Sofia Coppola And The French 75

Sofia Coppola And The French 75
By Renee Hernandez

When Sofia Coppola was prepping for Marie Antoinette in Paris, her brother Roman took her to Bar Hemingway at the Ritz Paris and introduced her to the classic cocktail The French 75, a drink first created in Paris and named after a famous artillery gun used in World War I. Known as the "Soixante Quinze" in French, the heady concoction of gin, sparkling wine, lemon juice, and sugar is said to have a kick akin to being fired from a French 75mm field gun. Since then the Coppolas love serving this “delicious, but lethal” cocktail at family parties. 

In this video, I show how to make the classic French 75 the Coppola way... using Sofia Blanc de Blancs from the Francis Ford Coppola Winery.

THE FRENCH 75

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
• 2 ounces gin*
• 3 ounces plus 1 tablespoon chilled Sofia Blanc de Blancs†
• Lemon peel

Directions

1. Mix lemon juice, powdered sugar, and gin.
2. Pour into a tall glass with ice.
3. Top with Sofia Blanc de Blancs.
4. Garnish with the lemon peel.

Serve immediately. À votre santé !

* I used New Amsterdam Gin because I love the light, crisp, citrus flavor and the juniper is not too overpowering. That’s just my personal preference.

† To chill a bottle, place it in an ice bucket with equal parts ice and water for 25 minutes, or refrigerate for 3-4 hours. You may substitute champagne or other sparkling wine for the Sofia Blanc de Blancs.

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Sofia Coppola and The French 75 cocktail film stills © 2013 Renee Hernandez. All Rights Reserved.

Thoughts About Phoenix And Bankrupt!

Kind thanks to Mary, a huge fan of both Sofia Coppola and Thomas Mars, as well as his band, Phoenix, for agreeing to share her passion for their music with all of us. Mary prepared the cool photo collages of the band that accompany her article as well, I hope you will enjoy!

Thoughts About Phoenix And Bankrupt!
By Mary (from Argentina)

First of all I think I have to introduce myself. My name is Maria (my nickname is Mary), I'm 32 years old, and I'm from Argentina. I live in Buenos Aires. I know that for lots of people I live too far away, but here at the end of the world I have two passions: Sofia Coppola and Phoenix.

About Phoenix And Bankrupt!:

First thing I have to tell; I met Phoenix thanks to Sofia, that's the truth. I met Phoenix in 2007, the first song I heard from them was "Long distance call", and I remember that since that moment I became a big fan of the fabulous Phoenix. The second song I heard was "Rally" and I have to say that I love this song. Phoenix surprised me from the first moment I heard them, I have all their CDs, from United to Bankrupt!.

In 2007, I was at the first show that Phoenix gave in Argentina at La Trastienda Club in Buenos Aires on 9 December 2007. I was in the front row, it was so cool, I have photographs. After the show, the band came to talk with the fans and I met them in person, I have autographs, and I'm really happy to be someone who talked with them. Thomas, Deck, Branco and Chris are so friendly, really cool people.

In 2010 I was at the second show that the band gave in Argentina at the Hot Festival at Costanera Sur in Buenos Aires on 19 November 2010, again I was in the front row. Well I think I'm a lucky person. Really lucky one. Sometimes my friends say to me: "Which Phoenix album is the best one?" and my answer is: "All, every single album of Phoenix is a whole new experience to hear." I think each album sounds different, I like all of them, all of their work is so beautiful.

What do I like from Bankrupt!? I think it's the style, I like all of the songs, but my favorites are: "Entertainment," "The Real Thing," "S.O.S in Bel Air," "Trying to be Cool," "Drakkar Noir," "Chloroform," and "Don't."  Bankrupt! is a real pice of art, I think the band is always searching for something that sounds original and cool. I love all their albums, I swear. Bankrupt! is a real jewel, every song has it own universe, its own story.

Phoenix has lots of fans in Argentina, in every show they gave here there was a crowd seeing them. I really hope that they'll come again. Personally I want to be again at a Phoenix show, their concerts are so cool. Me and of course all their Argentinian fans will be expecting them. I have many more things to say about Phoenix and of course as a fan of Sofia I have lots of things I want to say about her. I hope you will like my thoughts about Phoenix.

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Thomas Mars and Phoenix photo collages © 2013 Mary. All Rights Reserved.

IWTB Contest Winner: Justine Ariel

IWTB hosted a contest this summer inviting readers to share their thoughts about the sites for a chance to win a prize and I am thrilled to announce the winner of our contest: Justine Ariel! I must admit that Justine's words moved me to tears, I was so happy that she appreciates our genuine approach and her potent reminder, "Don't give up!" came just at the right time. Justine wins a set of four IWTB mugs (Alt, Battaglia, Coppola, Roitfeld); a copy of the book Nostalgia in Vogue; a copy of the limited edition artist's book Alt/Saglio: Quotes + Citations by Wynn Dan; and the ring of her choice from I Heard They Eat Cigarettes. My sincerest thanks to all of the readers that took the time to share their thoughts! Congratulations Justine!

Keep It Real, Don't Give Up
By Justine Ariel

I have been following I Want To Be An Alt and I Want To Be A Battaglia for some time now. But this essay is in response to I Want To Be An Alt. Yes. The difficult, the inscrutable Alt, with those smartly-written editorials and edgy photographs. With those ideals and images that — sometimes — fall short of the institutional fashion mega-star Vogue Paris. Emmanuelle Alt is trying to do something great — and that is to bring the magazine and its readers into her own vision of the 21st century. This means a lot of mistakes, but when it's good, it's really good. And for this reason, my favorite thing about the site is that you don't give up. That's also one of the things I've learned from these women through your sites. And do you know why it's great that you don't give up? Because you aren't afraid to criticize. You aren't afraid to say, "This is disappointing, I'm not sure where Alt is going with this." In an industry based so much on personality — both fashion and fashion blogging industries — it is refreshing to hear an honest opinion that critiques the work of this woman intelligently and thoughtfully. She makes mistakes! We all do. How refreshing is that? But the other side of the coin is, she doesn't give up. Your blog is inspiring for me not just because I get to see the stylish outfits and compelling editorials, but because I'm actually able to understand the endurance of the work of these women (Okay, now I'm talking about ALL of your sites). No one else is showing this, or analyzing it, in such a focused way. And this is why I keep coming back to your sites — because I know I'm going to get articles that discuss the good and the bad, from writers who aren't afraid to to speak their minds. This is important in all disciplines, but much needed in the fashion world. 

That said, my favorite posts are the outfit posts. I feel like they're my treat for reading and understanding the reasons behind editorials and Alt's different visions. Because Emmanuelle Alt is just so damn chic, every time. And it's so refreshing to see that — gasp! — she wears the same clothes to different events. Whereas Carine Roitfeld and Giovanna Battaglia are known for their eclectic and seemingly endless wardrobes, Emmanuelle Alt is a woman of staples. And I appreciate that. It brings me back to, maybe, what Parisian street style is meant to be. Everyone has their uniform, but it just looks good. I don't know how Emmanuelle Alt's editorship (is that a word?) at Vogue Paris will be remembered — it's too early to tell. But change is refreshing, and, ironically, it's nice to see the same outfits for a change. 

Before I get too caught up in wordplay... Please keep posting great editorials on your site! For those of us living outside of France, a subscription to Vogue Paris is a hefty $180 per year. It's great to see the little gems of the magazine (Vogue Paris: "Tresor National" for example, and the aluminum foil dress in "Couture") and be plugged in to the best of it. What would I change about the site? Well, for me, when I lack inspiration, I change the layout of my site. Maybe give I Want To Be An Alt a makeover. From going super-minimalist to making the post space wider... It might broaden your horizons, open the world! 

In sum, I really think you are doing a great thing. You are a great resource for the best (and worst) of Vogue Paris — the best on the web, so please remember that! There are people out there (me) who really appreciate it. I'm being honest, I'm not just trying to win Alt/Saglio. Although that would also be great. You never know where this site will take you (even if you just go to the magazine stand to buy Vogue Paris who knows, you could meet the love of your life, and/or a puppy) — so my Alt-ian message is: don't give up! I'm a 25-year-old writer and young artist, finding a voice in photography, fashion, and film. Thank you so much for this opportunity! I wish you all the best.

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Carine Roitfeld, Emmanuelle Alt, Giovanna Battaglia, Sofia Coppola photos via Pure People, Getty Images, Fashion Spot.

Introducing… Francesca Keller, Contributing Editor

I am honored and excited to introduce the newest member of the I Want To Be A Coppola team — Francesca Keller, contributing editor! Perhaps you will remember her creative and eloquent contributions as a guest writer such as "Sofia Coppola, Fashion Icon." Francesca also keeps a lovely blog of her own, La Dolce Moda, I hope you will visit her there as well. Please join me in welcoming Francesca to IWTBAC!

Francesca Keller
Contributing Editor

Hello to all the wonderful IWTBAC readers. My name is Francesca Keller and I live in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

I went to school in Santa Barbara, California, and for the time being I am back in my hometown: the beautiful Buenos Aires. I have been a fan of the incredibly talented Sofia Coppola since I first saw the amazing and fashion-filled 2006 movie — and in my opinion masterpiece — Marie Antoinette.

The rest is history. I started researching all of Sofia Coppola’s different career successes and became an avid Sofia fan. From her cinematic debut, The Virgin Suicides, to her 2003 Academy Award, from her interning years at Chanel, to her 90s fashion label, Milkfed, and her legendary Louis Vuitton SC bag, Sofia Coppola is an icon.

My main passion is fashion, as cliché as that may sound coming from a fashion blog addict. I love writing and reading about fashion and my dream is to one day become a well-known fashion journalist. Moreover, I can honestly say I am a true film addict as well. I love watching a film and feeling like I escaped the real world into another reality.

Anyway, thank you for reading, and I am extremely honored to be a part of this amazing site! Thank you Kellina for the unique opportunity!

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Sofia Coppola and Francesca Keller images courtesy of La Dolce Moda. All Rights Reserved.

Sofia Coppola: Timeless Muse

Sofia Coppola for Louis Vuitton: "Timeless Muses"
By Gala

Una nuova mostra fotografica vede ancora coinvolta Sofia Coppola. Questa volta i ritratti fotografici sono solo femminili e le protagoniste sono sei donne totalmente diverse: un'attrice, una regista (la nostra Sofia), una modella, una scrittrice, un architetto e un'imperatrice (l'unica non vivente). Sei donne ....e un mistero! Quello di essere "eterne muse" per Louis Vuitton. Forse bastera' cogliere quest'invito gratuito e indossare un paio di lenti super-tecnologiche per svelare il mistero? La mostra, ad ingresso libero, verra' inaugurata il 31 agosto a Tokio in un hotel di lusso situato in una location appena restaurata e si protrarra' per tre settimane. Per godere appieno di questo singolare evento, composto da maxi-schermi high-tech, il visitatore verra' invitato ad indossare una speciale mascherina. Sara' come essere in "Lost in Translation"! Le altre donne viste nella mostra sono Kate Moss, Catherine Deneuve, Françoise Sagan, Eugenia de Montijo, e Charlotte Perriand.

TIMELESS MUSES
The Tokyo Station Hotel
Periodo:  Sabato 31 agosto – Lunedì  23 settembre 2013
Orari di apertura: 10:00–19:00 (ultima entrata: 18:30)
Per informazioni: Servizio Clienti Louis Vuitton 0120-00-1854

Sofia Coppola for Louis Vuitton: "Timeless Muses"
By Gala

A new photographic exhibition can be seen that involves Sofia Coppola. This time the portraits are female only and the protagonists are six completely different women: an actress, a director (our Sofia), a model, a writer, an architect, and an empress (the only one non-living). Six women… and a mystery! To be "eternal muse" for Louis Vuitton. Maybe it will be enough to seize this free invitation and wear a pair of super-technology lenses to unravel the mystery? The exhibition, with free admission, will open on 31 August in Tokyo in a luxury hotel situated in a location that has just been restored; the exhibition will last for three weeks. To fully enjoy this unique event, consisting of high-tech giant screens, the visitor will be invited to wear a special mask. It will be like being in Lost in Translation! The other women seen in the exhibit are Kate Moss, Catherine Deneuve, Françoise Sagan, Eugénie de Montijo, and Charlotte Perriand.

TIMELESS MUSES
The Tokyo Station Hotel
Date: Saturday, August 31 – Monday, 23 September 2013
Opening hours: 10:00–19:00 (last admission: 18:30)
For more information: Louis Vuitton Customer Service 0120-00-1854

View the video for "Timeless Muses"

Translation from Italian to English finessed via Google Translate.

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