Coco Chanel is a tv-drama that tells the story of the young Gabrielle Chanel (roughly the same story as in Coco avant Chanel) and her designer comeback in the 1950’s. As for being a made-for-tv production I have to say…
Coco Chanel is a tv-drama that tells the story of the young Gabrielle Chanel (roughly the same story as in Coco avant Chanel) and her designer comeback in the 1950’s. As for being a made-for-tv production I have to say…
Coco avant Chanel is a textbook example that a compelling story, the perfect actress and gorgeous visuals doesn’t necessary equates a fantastic movie. If I hadn’t been the consummate fashion geek that I am I would probably have been bored…
I have to admit that I have never taken much of an interest in the legendary Italian designer Valentino. Sure he makes very beautiful and intricate evening dresses, but that’s about it. In fact I have been much more intrigued…
I just got home from the cinema and I can’t wait to review The September Issue. First a little disclaimer though:omygodthisthebestmovieihaveeverseenimustquitmyjobasaboringreporterforalocalnewsaperandmovetonewyorkandgetajobatafashionmagazineandwhentheseptemberissuecomesoutondvdiwillbuyitandwatchiteverynightbeforeigotosleep Okay, with that off my chest I can hopefully make a more thoughtful review of the movie. The story…
Although we got plenty of cable channels in Sweden, we are not spoiled with fashion television. But the other day the Swedish state network outdid themselves by first showing Signe Chanel and then a great documentary about Giorgio Armani. Giorgio…
Designer Doo Ri Chung in a scene from the movie Seamless. Yes, your perennial fashion documentary reviewer is back! This time I want to talk about Seamless, which is a little gem of a film that hasn’t gotten the recognition…
A fashion moment from Unzipped. Extra fashionista points to anyone who can identify the young bespectacled assistant to the right. Unzipped: If there is one movie that deserves the title “classic” in the rather narrow genre of fashion documentaries it’s…
Well the holidays are over and tomorrow I’ll go back to my regular work schedule. It feels a bit weird as I gotten used to a very relaxed way of life. I’ve worked only three days during the last fortnight…
A career in fashion should come with a complementary set of steely nerves. At least that’s the impression I’m left with after watching a large chunk of fashion documentaries. The stress, the constant questioning of ones abilities, harsh critics and…