I, too, was disappointed by the show. It was pretty much a re-hash of a movie made several years ago. Chanel told so many stories about her early life that it's hard to pick out the fact from the fiction. Shirley Maclean is not my favorite actress, but she resembled Chanel as she was at age 70. I'm 70; I hope I don't look that used up.
The fashions were lovely at the end of the show. I wonder if they are the real ones from her 1950s second showing. They could be worn right now, and look great. I was fortunate enough to be able to examine some Chanels in one of the collections I curated. One of her innovations was a chain sewn inside the jacket. It helped the jacket hang just right, and move gracefully with the wearer as she walked. I also loved the skirts. Not too tight, but form fitting. Still a great look.
Even though I taught fashion design for years, I don't know the names of a lot of today's designers. Much of what young people wear today is gaudy, too tight, too short, and not made well. Give me a fifty- year old Chanel any day!!
Teri