It's no secret that I love cinema. Especially when you go see something that touches something in the very core of you, when a film teaches you something about yourself.
So about a week ago, I saw Coco Avant Chanel and ever since I've thought about it every day.
I'd have to say that I have always admired Mademoiselle Chanel. The way she revolutionized fashion and the woman's role therein... she's just fascinating! So of course I go into the theatre already biased and more inclined to like the film. Oh but it was so much more than I had hoped for! Audrey Tatou did an amazing job as Coco; vulnerable, strong, and smart as a whip.
Instead of wallowing in her situation, Coco rose above and created something better for herself. She wasn't afraid of being herself and she never let anyone or anything stand in her way. To her, there were no such things as limitations. I left the theatre in a daze, head abuzz with thoughts and ideas.
I want to be like that. What an inspiration! To start your own house of couture... in your thirties! I want to do that. Wait, did I just say that? Holy shit, I think we're on to something! I mean, I'm not saying I can be a couturier, but I know I want to create. Fashion has always been one of my passions. I CAN SEW. Well, I can do the basics... but I can get better, damnit! In college, I was an apparel design major for about a second! This is definitely something I can keep in mind. Nothing big of course, got to take things one step at a time. I need to design and make something... hmmm...
Coco made such an impression that now I keep the ticket to the movie tucked away safely in my wallet, to remind me that anything is possible if fate allows and I am willing.
Ciao!
Phénix
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