“The usage of her signature Montblanc pen, Hess brings the designer’s story and signature creations—quilted bags, ballet flats, the little black dress—to life, alongside classic Coco Chanel quotes and historical tidbits.”
–STYLECASTER.COM

“Through Hess’s brushes, 100 quintessential moments in Chanel’s history, from Coco’s childhood in an orphanage to her designing of the classic tweed jacket, come to life in colored sketches, which are interspersed with famous quotes from Chanel herself, as well as the maison’s current creative director Karl Lagerfeld and other key fashion icons. [Coco Chanel] is a unique celebration of how the designer has shaped contemporary fashion with her iconic style and enduring brand.” 
–BLOUIN ARTINFO ONLINE

“If you’re searching for an exclusive gift, this might be it. . . Coco Chanel: The illustrated world of a fashion icon is a compilation of Megan Hess’s stunning illustrations of the 100 most quintessential moments through Chanel’s history, from Coco’s fantastic life, to the affect of Karl Lagerfeld on the company and the fantastic items that have turn out to be iconic of the brand the little black dress, the luxurious bags and accessories, glamorous jewellery and of course the renowned Chanel No 5 perfume. . . Coco Chanel: The illustrated world of a fashion icon is a collector’s item for every Chanel fan.“
–30s Magazine via WordPress

Megan Hess is an international fashion illustrator who works with probably the most most prestigious fashion designers and luxury brands around the world, such as Chanel, Dior, Cartier, Montblanc and Tiffany and Co. She is the official illustrator for Bloomingdales and completed the cover artwork for all of Sex and the City writer Candace Bushnell’s books and recently a private commission for Michelle Obama, along side a collaboration with Gwyneth Paltrow for the Blo Blow Dry Bar campaign. This is Megan’s third book following Fashion House and her latest stunning collection The Dress.