Mid-Week Inspiration: Gaultier's Diet Coke

How fantastic is this? Jean-Paul Gaultier has been named the creative director for Diet Coke! His signature sailor stripes and corsets grace the bottles and these ads. The bottles are available in 8 European countries. Do you think the US would ever release this? 

Mid-Week Inspiration: Chanel Pre-Fall

I know! I know! I haven't even gone to the beach yet or worn my bathing suit but I am already dying over the Pre-Fall ads from Chanel! Gorgeous!!

Mid-Week Inspiration: The Lady Noire

Last week I presented the Chanel mini-film Train de Nuit. This week's inspiration is Dior's The Lady Noire, (chapter 1; The Lady Noire Affaire). Just under 7 minutes, this film/advert takes us back to the film noir days of the 40's with intriguing music, dark shadows, and a confusing plot. The stunning actress Marion Cotillard is reunited with director Olivier Dahan, both from La Vie en Rose fame. Cleverly this film shows us the wonderful Christian Dior accessories in her Lady Dior bag and my favorite, her shoes. Want more? Go to the Lady Dior site for behind the scenes footage and the making of the bag!

Mid-Week Inspiration: Chanel's Train de Nuit

The new advertisement/mini film for Chanel No. 5, titled Train de Nuit, has been released and it's beautiful. Starring Audrey Tautou as the new face for the perfume, and directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet the film takes us for a ride on an Orient Express over night train from Paris to Istanbul. The train conjures up past images but the setting is 2009. Simply dressed, Audrey is beautiful, but I wish that the clothing was as mysterious as the film. It is Chanel, afterall! But I suppose the point is more the allure of the wonderful scent of Chanel No. 5 and the film is still a wonderful inspiration. Like most French films, emotions are relayed without words and this two and half minute film is no exception. Audrey Tautou and Jean-Pierre Jeunet have reunited since filming Amelie to create this and there are some great interviews and behind the scenes footage to be seen as well. Don't delay, go to chanel.com now to see the film and more!