Sep 25, 2009 By Laura Studarus

Who was Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, really? Actress Audrey Tautou and director Anne Fontaine have set out to answer that question by exploring an untapped side of the French fashion icon’s story—her life before fame. Their film Coco Before Chanel hits American theaters today. More

Sep 25, 2009 By Leslie Anne Wiggins

Wide countryside shots, quality acting, and the appeal of Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel’s early fashions make this French biopic an ease to watch. It’s stylish and elegant, like the Chanel label itself. Audrey Tautou, quintessentially French and a timeless screen presence, proves to be an ideal actress to play the legendary designer, channeling Chanel’s admirable sophistication throughout the film. More