Fashionistas and film critics alike are abuzz about the upcoming Chanel biopic, Coco Before Chanel (in theaters in New York and Los Angeles on September 25). As if Chanels incredible rise to fashion royalty wasnt reason enough to head to the theater, the costumes are spectacular.
The story is more or less set before the first World War and I wanted [to stay true to] the style of the period, says the movies costume designer Catherine Leterrier. Here, Audrey Tatou (of Amelie fame) is wearing a striped nautical top inspired by what French fisherman wore as underwear. more...