But for Audrey Tautou, who portrays the fashion icon in the new film, Coco Before Chanel, slipping into character was as easy as slipping into a signature ballet flat.

Sony Pictures ClassicsAudrey Tautou in a scene from "Coco Before Chanel."STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- With one glance it’s easy to understand why Audrey Tautou was chosen to portray the fashion ...