There are scents that linger in your memory forever. The scent of
the holidays, of family gathering... The scent of your first love...
Imagine if a perfume were infusing that moment of destiny and present
at that first meeting, making it all the more memorable.
Destiny and meetings that change one's life are at the heart of
Chanel N°5's history, with the life of Coco Chanel as a testament to
fate.
On May 5 premieres the new Chanel Number Five advert and for those
of you who thought that Nicole Kidman's version was too Hollywood and
not quintessentially French enough, this one ought to satisfy.
First, the scenery, the mythical Orient-Express for the most part
and one of its iconic destinations: Istanbul. The story itself is
pretty simple: a woman, a man, a moment that changes the path of their
lives forever. To guide them -and us- and link them, her sillage,
Chanel N°5.
We find Audrey Tautou, currently on-screen as Coco Chanel in the
biopic "Coco Avant Chanel", a very different character, softer and more
feminine. Perhaps is she the Coco that might have been, if her life had
been fraught with drama? The very cushy Orient-Express and the
almost-sepia tones of the movie evoke luxury and the colour of the
perfume itself.
Behind the camera is Jean-Pierre Jeunet, who has already worked
twice with Audrey, first on Amélie Poulain, then on Un Long Dimanche de
Fiançailles, which were both met with success.
With every detail carefully thought out, this new offering is
definitely romantic and in keeping with a certain idea of romance. It
also speaks volumes on the quality of the cast and crew on this set
which was rather unlike others, which is fitting for a house like
Chanel that is not quite like any other...
Filming in such a confined space as a train carriage looked like it
was a real challenge, between lighting issues, space issues and the
perpetual movement. Certainly for anyone who has travelled on a night
train -albeit less luxurious ones than the Orient Express- the cramped
spaces make creativity a necessity in order to be comfortable, so I can
imagine what it must have been like with the bevvy of equipment
required to make a movie!
What amazes me most in the Istanbul shots is that nowhere do you see
the ubiquitous supertankers that mar the narrow stretch of sea
constantly.
If you want to go on that trip too, meet me on May 5 at
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This season's ensembles incorporated sleek lines and were made from luxurious materials. 
Jumpsuits
were a key trend throughout the Autumn/Winter shows and Kris' show
proved no exception. This particular jumpsuit had an intricate and
delicate pattern, the contrast between grey and black tones being
particularly subtle.
Gold
war incorporated into some of the ensembles to add a real touch of
glamour to the classic, defined and strong outfits. A-symmetry, once
again, proved to be a key look in the collection, adding an quaint air
to the show. However, ultimately, the designs remained classic, with
beautiful, sleek jackets. While colour was not in abundance, tones and
textures were explored to create a real depth to the outfits.
Email Charlotte Smith-Galoul