Aug 04, 2009 -
When it comes to movies, I'm a sucker for beautiful sets and stunning costumes. That's partially why I'm so excited about seeing the biopic about Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel's early years, Coco Avant Chanel. Starring Audrey Tautou as well as many fabulous costumes, which were created by Catherine Leterrier, this film opens in the US in mid-September.
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Nov 24, 2009 -
Last night at the premiere of her new movie Brothers, Natalie Portman was looking her usual gorgeous self. Her lips were an especially perfect shade of pink, a color that her stylist Jeanine Lobell says is Chanel Aqualumiere Lip Gloss in Hirondelle ($27), which is part of Chanel's holiday collection. If you don't have access to the limited-edition shade, though, have no fear—I've put together a bunch of similar shades so that you can get Natalie's gorgeous lip look, too.
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May 31, 2009 -
Sienna Miller made her MTV appearance looking playful in a sea green Swarovski-encrusted mini from her Twenty8Twelve line and strappy metallic sandals by Nicholas Kirkwood. Check out how the long sleeves and slightly poufed shoulders add interest while a white patent Chanel clutch lends a sleek touch — you can't deny that lovely smile. Drama aside, do you love her look?
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Jul 13, 2009 -
You saw the movie trailer, now it's time to get up close and personal with scenes from the upcoming Coco Before Chanel. Fun fact: Keira Knightley was originally offered the role of Madame Chanel, but French actress Audrey Tatou ended up the star. But if you ask Karl, he prefered Penelope Cruz.
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Dec 01, 2008 -
This week another film about Coco Chanel will be released but this time from the heart of Chanel itself. Creative director Karl Lagerfeld has created a silent movie about Coco starring model Edita Vilkeviciute as the young designer.
It will be screened on Wednesday night, along with a showing of Chanel’s Paris-Moscow pre fall ready-to-wear collection.
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Mar 10, 2009 -
After much anticipation, the first Coco Avant Chanel movie trailer starring our fabulous Fabcon, Audrey Tautou, has finally released. The preview is in French, but that doesn't mean we can't come to our own conclusions about the plot. We do know it focuses on her earlier life, growing up and the budding stages of the house of Chanel.
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Sep 21, 2007 -
The last surprise on my Parisian Chanel Excursion was going to Chanel Corporate and meeting with their Artistic Director, Jacques Helleu. Since joining the company in 1956, he has been responsible for making all of the mini Chanel films, choosing the muses for beauty and fragrance, overseeing all packaging designs and creating the striking J12 watch.
As we sat inside the office of such a distinguished man, we watched three versions of the latest Coco Mademoiselle film, and then were treated to a question-and-answer session.
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Jul 10, 2007 -
I just found some new Chanel ads starring Keira Knightley, and if she isn't the perfect modern-day face of Chanel, I don't know who would do it better!
I know that you're split on whether she's a more fitting model for Coco Mademoiselle than Kate Moss was, but you've got to admit, the girl looks amazing here. I love the soft pink lip, which makes her look very appropriate for this legendary design house, n'est-ce pas?
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Jul 01, 2009 -
July sees the release of big Summer blockbusters, including one of the most anticipated films of the year: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. There are also comedies, animations, thrillers and dramas released this month, so check out what's heading to our cinema screens in July and let me know whether you'll see or skip each film.
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Sep 25, 2009 -
I thought I had a good handle on the woman, the legend, Coco Chanel: Gabrielle, a magical seamstress, androgynous, smoker. Little did I know when I sat down to see Coco Before Chanel that I was going to embark on an emotional roller coaster — beautiful, deep, tear-inducing.
Naturally, a big part of the film is the wardrobe, but don't go expecting extravagance.
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