We’re just gonna leave this here. La Modiste by Renée Nicholson is the story of young Coco Chanel, and this is its beautiful cover.

Abandoned by her father and raised in a convent, Gabrielle Chanel vows to escape poverty and dependence forever. Her talent for sewing leads her from the world of wealthy cavalry officer Étienne Balsan to an extraordinary partnership with Arthur “Boy” Capel, who believes in her vision.

Together they build a millinery shop in Paris that transforms into the foundation of a fashion empire. As World War I reshapes Europe, Gabrielle’s revolutionary designs redefine modern femininity, and she becomes the legendary Coco Chanel.

Set against the glamour of Belle Époque and wartime Paris, La Modiste is a sweeping historical novel about ambition, reinvention, and the personal sacrifices behind one of the twentieth century’s most iconic women.

La Modiste will be published next fall, and you can show your support with an early preorder HERE.