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I found this to be a solid 4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ read. Very entertaining as it is about the real rivalry between Coco Chanel and Elsa Schiaparelli. Rich in details and historical background the part of my heart that loves a great historical fiction read was quite pleased.

A fictionalized account of Coco Chanel and Elsa Schiaparelli‘s fashion feud in the 30‘s told by a young American art teacher who befriended them both. The story brought Paris to life at that time with insights into these remarkable women.

This tells of the rivalry of Coco Chanel and Elsa Schiaparelli in the years leading up to WWII. A bit slow in places but definitely worth reading. It‘s told from the POV of a third party, the fictional character of Lily, recently widowed who becomes good friends with both designers. It‘s interesting learning about the different fashions of the day, and of course I‘m always interested in anything set in Paris. 3.5⭐️

⭐️: Hard Pass. These characters should have dazzled and delighted and instead I was deeply bored.

This was a really fascinating book. It combined pre-WWII and WWII historical fiction with the cut throat world of haute couture fashion. It took me a little longer to get interested in it, but once I was, I was hooked!

Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2019/07/16/review-the-last-collection/

Started slow but now I‘m into it.

Best of Luck!!

This books sounds awesome.

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I gave this until about 10% and decided it wasn't for me, so moving on. #netgalley

🍭🍭🍭🍭🍭 review is up on my blog. Stop by and say hi. This is a good one. https://reecaspieces.com/2019/06/25/the-last-collection-by-jeanne-mackin-berkley...

This was enjoyable. I can be picky about historical fiction that features real people, but the author did her research. The story itself was interesting and I was along for the ride. I was also glad to learn more about Schiaparelli. #ARC

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When Lily Sutter, a recently widowed young American teacher, visit her brother in Paris, he insists on buying her a Chanel dress. However, Lily prefers a Schiaparelli.

Schiaparelli offers Lily a job at her store, and soon Lily finds herself increasingly involved with Schiaparelli and Chanel‘s personal war.

This sounds fun!!
Coming June 25, 2019
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Thanks to Penguin Random House for this ARC of a novel about Elsa Schiaparelli and Coco Chanel that releases on June 25. Looks like a great summer read!

Coco Chanel ,Elsa Schiaparelli rivals in the world of fashion. Gorgeous designs perfect dresses a delicious story of their rivalry and one young woman who becomes involved in their personal war of design. @BerkleyPub

I loved this little glimpse of fashion history. Schiaparelli isn‘t someone that has had the ink spike on her that Chanel has so sewing more of her was fun.