Wednesday, November 15, 2006

I have only been watching previews and random scenes, but I am already in love with Signé Chanel, a documentary on Karl Lagerfeld and Chanel’s Fall/Winter 2004-2005 collection. It is so funny to watch grandmothers: Madame Martine, Madame Jacqueline, and Madame Cécile, all gather in what looks like an upstairs attic, clocking in and out, sewing and designing haute couture for the most wealthiest and influential people in the world. The charming histories of Chanel – Monsieur Massaro is the decades-old Chanel shoemaker who learned his craft from his father – Madame Pouzieux has been braiding the trim for Chanel clothing since 1947 – Monsieur Lesage exclusively does embroidery for Chanel – all humanize the fashion line. All of which is very interesting for moi, who did a report on Coco Chanel in the 10th grade, calling her one of the most influential people in the 20th century. Bravo to Loïc Progent, for making the documentary (and to my mother for initially recognizing Coco’s effect on the world).

P.S. I want this shirt, if anyone has an extra $50 to give me. Booses!

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

I adore Chanel!

Anonymous said...

where's a blog post on the club powell taser incident? persians, powell, ucla, scandal-- that's your forte tala, and i want to see it!

Tala said...

dude, too many blogs already covered the pizowell tasering. here are some pics from the protest (which was being promoted by kirn - gosh - too many beekar persians in la)

http://www.laist.com/archives/2006/11/17/ucla_students_demonstrate_against_ucpd_taser_use.php

http://www.defamer.com/hollywood/culture/ucla-student-tasered-yes-theres-video-215401.php