# Romantic Rumor Flicks ‘Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky' Pays Tribute to Old Lovers By Christina Butty | Published 2009-06-04 | Updated 2009-06-08 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/racy-retro-rumour-movies-film-coco-chanel-igor-stravinsky-pays-tribute-to-p References: [fashionologie](http://www.fashionologie.com/tag/Chanel%20et%20Stravinsky) & [imdb](http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1023441/) ‘[Coco Chanel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coco-mademoiselle) & Igor Stravinsky’ is a film that focuses on a six week period where the two stars were believed to have had an affair. In ‘Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky,’ Chanel is played by the lovely Anna Mouglalis while the Russian composer is played by Jan Kounen. The gallery has some pictures from the upcomming film. Note the [costumes featured](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles), which were made by a collaboration with Karl Lagerfeld. **Implications** - Lagerfield's designs are so intricate and elaborate that they almost serve as a co-star. However, the real hero of this film is Jan Kounen. In addition to starring as the male lead the film, Jan Kounen is the film's director. The film is based on a fictional novel released in 2002 by author Chris Greenhaigh, and focuses on the part of 1920 Paris that was responsible for [Coco Chanel's vaunted Chanel No. 5](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-of-perfuming). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/branding) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Fashion-film Collaborations:** Collaborations between fashion designers and filmmakers are becoming increasingly common, presenting opportunities for both industries to push each other creatively. - **Director-actor Hybrids:** More filmmakers are taking on dual roles as both the director and a lead actor, potentially opening up new avenues for storytelling and creative expression. - **Retro Romance Revivals:** Films and media that explore historical romances and affairs are on the rise, indicating a continuing market for nostalgia and classic storytelling. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Fashion designers and brands may find opportunities to collaborate with filmmakers and costume designers to create unique looks and designs for film projects. - **Film:** Filmmakers, writers, and producers exploring historical or romantic themes may find audiences receptive to their work, particularly when exploring the lives of famous figures like Coco Chanel and Igor Stravinsky. - **Publishing:** The success of adaptations like 'Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky' suggests that there may be potential for publishing houses to capitalize on public interest in historical figures and events by releasing novels or biographies focused on these topics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fashion Brand Christmas Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanel-winter-tale.md) - [Model-Collaborative Luxe Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cara-loves-karl.md) - [Ultra-Elegant Luxury Fragrance Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coco-mademoiselle.md) - [Cinematic Thriller-Inspired Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jw-anderson-fw-2024.md) - [Whimsical Couture Settings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanel-spring-summer-2026.md) - [Actress-Backed Handbag Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galleria-handbag.md) - [Noir-Inspired Luxury Cosmetic Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rouge-noir.md) - [Luxurious Perfume Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-of-perfuming.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md)