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Coco Before Chanel: More Than Just a Fashion Flick

FabSugar — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 07:50:22 -0700

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. Remember, this is Coco before Chanel, when she would make hats at home and sew her clothes out of her lover's closet. Menswear influences - bow-ties, vests, bowler hats - are major players. Pearls and tweed came much later; perhaps there should be a sequel, Coco After Chanel.

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Sneak Peek! Coco Before Chanel

FabSugar — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 03:50:22 -0700

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. No matter, because judging from the movie stills, Tatou is exceptional at portraying fashion's most celebrated designer. The way she wears that bowler hat, the pearls, that signature Chanel tweed is magical. I can't wait to see her come to life on-screen. A US date has yet to be announced, but the film debuts in France and Belgium Apr. 22. Get a sneak peek now.
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FABTV: Coco Avant Chanel Movie Trailer

FabSugar — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 12:00:22 -0700

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. Judging from the steamy love scenes, crazy fights, and decadent clothes, I gather this to be an amazing period romance filled with action, love, and betrayal. But that's just my opinion. The film premieres in France April 22 and a US release date is still to be decided. Enjoy!

Fab Flash: Stephen Jones Tips His Hat to Audrey Tautou

FabSugar — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:00:22 -0700

Stephen Jones has taken a role in the highly anticipated film, Coco Before Chanel featuring Audrey Tautou. The sought-after milliner, who has designed head pieces for some of the top fashion houses including Mugler, Gaultier, and Christian Dior, will be creating hats for our little French Fabcon in the upcoming biopic.

"She will make a wonderful Chanel, she is equally as petite. We have had to adjust everything. We put a little flower on her head and it looked like a cushion," said Jones. We can't wait to see his millinery madness!

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Cheap and Chic: Tribal Jewels

FabSugar — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:00:08 -0700

Rachel Bilson took a break from all the New York Fashion Week festivities to attend the premiere of Coco Before Chanel. All the while, she joined a tribe called Fab by wearing a striking green and black tribal necklace. Notice how the two small pearls pull in some sophistication. Her all-black ensemble serves as the perfect canvas - it allows her statement piece to steal the spotlight, as it should. Get the look, for less, below.

Which Coco Before Chanel Premiere Look Is Most Fab?

FabSugar — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:00:22 -0700

French actress Audrey Tatou has it real good these days - she got to play the legendary Coco Chanel, and now she's traveling the globe promoting the movie in the chicest ensembles. Starting in Madrid then Rome, Tokyo to Los Angeles, and finally in NYC, the actress has attended red-carpet premieres clad in everything from Chanel to Lanvin to Miu Miu. Her overall vibe has been minimalist-cum-girlie, with the black and white Chanel Fall '09 couture frock being the fanciest. All of them are flawless but which is most Fab?

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FabSugar — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 15:23:22 -0700

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