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Dear reader: I laughed so hard I cried (or did I cry so hard I laughed?)
This is a compliment to the series impeccable, undeniable boomer instincts.
The BBC-to-PBS pipeline aesthetic is back, baby!
But thats not the only thing thats back.
John Malkovichs shaky Shailene Woodleyesque French accent returns in full force in episode four when he basically invents Barbie.
The series takes a few liberties here for storytelling ease.
Theatre de la Mode is now part of the permanent collections atthe Maryhill Museum of Artin Washington State.
Before World War II, couture was integral to Frances economy and its national identity.
There were dozens of couture fashion houses, but the war led a majority to close.
What a Difference emphasizes creation, purpose, fate, and salvation.
Balmain, seeing an opportunity in a post-occupation Paris, seeks independence from Lelong.
My heart is French, but my ass is international, Arletty says, an alleged real quote.
When Arletty is harassed, she seeks comfort and sanctuary with her friend Chanel.
Shots from the street fire at Chanels rooftop celebration, but no one is hurt.
Chanel arrogantly attempts to use her charm and status with the FFI.
She offers a bottle of Chanel No.
She will love you forever.
When it fails, she panics and resorts to what she does best: negging.
Charm and Chanel No.
Historically, Chanels connection to the British prime minister is most likely to have been her saving grace.
Muggeridge was known for holding Charles de Gaulle in a higher regard than Churchill.
By the episodes end, Chanel with Andre and grand-niece Gabrielle flees France for Switzerland.
The rich and sexy Arletty also comes out on top.
Her sentence was served in a private chateau.
Oscar, however, does not come out on top.
He is both curious and dubious of the practice.
Madame Delahaye confronts him when hes trying to leave and asks if he has a child.
A confrontation with his father, Maurice (Michael Carter), worsens Christians spirits.
Maurice insults Christians profession, his sexuality, his manhood, his entire life.
I dont understand you, Christian, his father says.
Escaping into a fantasy world.
Christian shrivels up in fear, unable to fully defend or explain himself to his father.
This leaves Christian questioning his worth and talent, ready to give up completely.
But Lelong is desperate to revive French couture and knows Christian is the key.
This show is brilliant, and I love it so much.
Creation perhaps cannot stop the bullet, but creation is our way forward.
Our salvation, Lelong says.
Despite Lelongs plea, Christian decides to leave Paris and fashion, as the memory of Catherine!!!
haunts him too much.
Hes impressed and baffled at her ability.
She tells him that Catherine is alive and that her fate lies in his hands.
She will only return to him alive if he opens his heart.
My Emmy campaign continues!
Madame Delahaye says Catherine will return, but only if Christian leads the way.
You must find your heart.
You must find your life.
You must find your salvation, a dramatic repetition of Lelongs plea.
Despite his fathers dismissal, Lelong is right: Christians workdoesmean something.
But the inspiration is alive and well in the House of Dior in the modern world.
