“Coco Before Chanel” (opening October 2 at Landmark’s Hillcrest Cinemas) not only looks at the famous designer before she became a brand but also offers us a French actress in the role after ...

Coco Before Chanel is a film about the woman rather than the label. The movie’s extraordinary wardrobe simply enhances its actual characters, rendering Coco and her entourage in a tangible ...

Coco Chanel had enough confidence in herself to rely on her own judgment. She was famous for saying: "“The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud.” ...