A Newfound Love in Coco...after Chanel

By CoutureJive


This past weekend, after taking a break from mundane television programming I opted for a quiet afternoon to watch the incredible story of Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel.  This woman despite all odds against her, defied the confines a highly aristocratic French society, and cut through the ropes of an extreme social apartheid by establishing her powerful individuality and independence as a business woman.  Ultimately "Coco" elevated herself from the "rags" through hard work and determination...building a global empire that defined the modern woman of today.


The film was set in a stunning and picturesque Victorian era, the music mixed with the romantic tragedy of her story, captivates the spirit of the audience sending us into a compassionate trip of despair that at times, makes it quite difficult to believe anyone could overcome such adversity.  Audrey Tatou, the actress casted to fill the role of "Coco" does an excellent job of walking and living the elegant essence of Gabrielle Chanel.  Although born into a bloodline of humility, she proves to the world that money does not buy class...class and elegance is something inherent within us.  Tatou  delivers a top-notch performance and indeed no person could have been better casted for the role as her acting is stunningly natural and her looks are elegantly beautiful. 


It was interesting to see how Coco shamelessly defied the mandated etiquette for the women of her days, work was seen as something preposterous if women wanted to achieve any class, and indeed..Gabrielle Chanel was a revolutionary, a saint of fashion who through a personal style of anarchy against the tyranny of sexism, she transformed the role of women in society...by daring us to wear less "fluff"...and become more elegant.