Oh Marie Claire, what are you doing to us this month! Just when we were ready to crown Cheryl Cole’s cover our favourite of the year so far, you go and put Zooey Deschanel on the stateside version!
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Top stories this week: Kate Middleton gets immortalised, Karl Lagerfeld gives Adele Chanel bags and Marc Jacobs is doing make-up!
Kate immortalised in wax! Madame Tussauds has unveiled four Kate Middleton waxworks this week, which apparently cost £150,000 each to make and took the pros about four months to complete. The Duchess can be seen wearing some of her most iconic looks from designers such as Jenny Packham, Issa and Alexander McQueen. Read more here!
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Karl Lagerfeld gives Adele lots of Chanel handbags to apologise for those fat comments
As we tweeted yesterday morning, Karl Lagerfeld has apparently gifted British singing sensation Adele with various Chanel bags, as a way of apologising for the comments he made about her earlier this year.
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Zooey Deschanel is super-duper cute in stripy Shoshanna
As promised, we have quite possibly the cutest picture of Zooey Deschanel probably in existence.
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First look: Alice Dellal for Chanel Boy handbags
They’re here! Alice Dellal’s official Chanel Boy ad campaigns, photographed by the legendary Mr Karl Lagerfeld, are finally here, yippee!
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Crushing on Zooey Deschanel’s 1950s New Girl look!
After a few days of all-out Oscars glam, we’re toning things down today and featuring a more casual look, courtesy of the beautiful Zooey Deschanel. She may be dressed down, but that doesn’t make her any less fabulous.
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WATCH Alice Dellal’s full Boy Chanel video
After much teasing, Karl Lagerfeld has finally decided to release the video of Alice Dellal’s Boy Chanel handbag commercial.
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See Miranda Kerr, Joan Smalls, Rosie Huntington Whiteley, Chanel Iman and more top models WITHOUT make-up
More often than not, seeing celebrities without make-up fills us with glee, as it makes us feel slightly better about ourselves. You know we aren’t the only ones. However, seeing some of the hottest models in the world – some of which are even Victoria’s Secret Angels – sans make-up hasn’t quite had the same effect.
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WATCH Alice Dellal talk about her Chanel experience (plus, get sneak peek at her fave Chanel Boy Bag)
Ever since we heard the announcement that drummer and all-round rock chick Alice Dellal would be the face of Chanel’s new Boy Bag ad campaigns, we’ve been on the edge of our seats in anticipation for the latest updates.
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Chanel takes to the skies for Haute Couture spring/summer 2012
A power house like Chanel is inevitably going to be putting on one almighty show, so we weren’t in the least bit surprised with the extravagance of it all. You’d think a show at Paris’s Grand Palais would be grand enough… but not for Karl Lagerfeld.
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Chanel hosts lavish Las Vegas party, invites hot Chanel-clad celebs
In honour of its 10-room Numéros Privés exhibit at the Wynn Hotel, Chanel hosted what can only be described as a lavish celebratory extravaganza in Las Vegas at the weekend, and made sure all of fashion’s elite had a snazzy invite!
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Karl Lagerfeld and Chanel are heading to Japan!
Japanese fans of Karl Lagerfeld and Chanel should get very excited right about now, as WWD has just announced that Uncle Karl is planning three fab events in Tokyo between March 21st and 23rd!
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Saskia de Brauw and Joan Smalls for Chanel’s spring/summer 2012 ad campaign
The Chanel spring/summer 2012 ad campaign appears to have been created by the ultimate dream team. With Karl Lagerfeld behind the lens and Carine Roitfeld on hand to take care of the styling, the end result was inevitably going to be fabulous. Saskia de Brauw and Joan Smalls showcase the movement of the latest Chanel pieces as they pull structured, acrobatic poses in the black and white images, which were set against a stunning backdrop at the Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Antibes France – the same place the Resort 2012 show took place. While ordinary spring/summer campaigns would naturally choose to feature bright and bold colours and prints, Chanel has gone in the opposite direction, which is what ultimately sets it apart from the rest and makes it such an irreplaceable brand. Muted elegance and timeless beauty is what we expect to find from Chanel – and that’s exactly what we got! Flawless as usual, Karl! [Sassi Sam]
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Chanel confirms Alice Dellal as its new face, release behind-the-scenes pic
The rumours about Alice Dellal becoming the new face of the Boy Chanel handbag collection are true as they have just been confirmed by the fashion house itself.
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Is Alice Dellal the new face of Chanel?
Alice Dellal has a unique but all-round gorgeous look (not everyone can rock a half-shaved head, you know), which is why we don’t find it very hard to believe that she may be the star of the Chanel spring/summer 2012 handbag ad campaigns.
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Bombay meets Paris at Chanel’s pre-fall show
Pre-fall collections admittedly aren’t always met with the same hype and attention as the new season collections are. However this couldn’t be further from the truth over at Chanel, thanks to a lavish catwalk show that was staged to showcase the pre-fall Paris-meets-Bombay themed ready-to-wear collection.
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Chanel Iman rents private island for her 21st birthday!
First of all, we’d just like to wish gorgeous Victoria’s Secret model Chanel Iman a very happy birthday today! Even though our 21-year-old selves are ever so slightly green with envy, we hope she has an amazing day.
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The Chanel book trilogy has finally arrived!
This year has been full of announcements about big name designers branching out into the world of books, with the likes of Jimmy Choo and Christian Louboutin being just two of them. One that we couldn’t wait to hit the shops, was the Chanel Luxe trilogy from Assouline – a series of three books by François Baudot and François Aveline.
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Zooey Deschanel for Rimmel’s fab Glam Eyes mascara campaign
God love Zooey Deschanel – her quirky look and personality has made her a firm My Fashion Life favourite, which is why we were delighted when we heard she was the face (and eyes) or Rimmel’s fabulous new ‘Glam Eyes day2night’ mascara.
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Roberto Cavalli says Chanel is for ‘grandmothers’
Ouch! In his latest bout of controversy, Roberto Cavalli has blasted Chanel, calling it a label for ‘grandmothers’.
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Karl Lagerfeld pens a book about the classic Chanel jacket
The boucle Chanel jacket created by Coco Chanel in the twenties is one of the most iconic fashion staples of the past century, which is why it has become the subject of a new book that is currently being penned by Karl Lagerfeld himself.
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Zooey Deschanel looks cute on the set of ‘New Girl’
The cute girl’s ultimate style crush, Zooey Deschanel’s blend of quirky and pretty always turns heads. And pictured on the set of her new US television show, New Girl, this week, she looked particularly lovely. We’ve always admired the way Zooey manages to do glam without loosing her quirkiness. Her beautiful blue dress featured a flirty blue skirt and strapless sparkly sequin top, which complements Zooey’s skin tone perfectly. She clashed the dress with an eye-catching pair of burgundy heels, complete with jewelled embellishment. Of course, she accessorised her look with a trademark headband and girly fringe for a never-too-over-done finish. TV star, film star, singer, model, style icon and all-round cool girl: damn, Zooey, you’re making us all look inadequate! [poll id=”216″]
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Paris Fashion Week goes out with a bang thanks to Louis Vuitton and Chanel
They always say save the best ’til last, which is exactly why Louis Vuitton and Chanel have helped bring Paris Fashion Week to a very memorable and spectacular end.
Read MoreCoco Chanel biography to reveal her secrets
Many previous biography’s have tried to delve into the mysterious life of iconic fashion designer Coco Chanel, but the latest literary testament is said to have unearthed some pretty astonishing new details about the lady herself.
Read MoreAccessory Adventures: Susan Caplan Vintage Chanel figurine earrings
If you love bold vintage style as much as we do, these Eighties Chanel earrings by Susan Caplan Vintage will be going straight to the top of your jewellery box wish list.
Read MoreHandbag Hunter: Chanel Vintage jumbo extra large 2.55 bag
Oh Chanel! How we adore you with your luxurious leather chain strap and decorative clasp. Why not make an investment in a timeless piece that will last you forever?
Read MoreLunchtime buy: Chanel Vintage weekender bag
We’ve been searching the stores for the perfect daytime bag that will take us from the office to the shops and we are pretty sure that this is it – a Chanel Vintage weekender bag.
Read MoreFreja Beha Erichsen on becoming a writer and her latest Chanel photobooth shoot
It seems having highly successful model on her repertoire isn’t enough for Freja Beha Erichsen – she’s taken up a spot of writing, too.
Read MoreTop stories this week: Mario Testino for Kate Moss’s wedding, Carine Roitfeld’s first Chanel campaign, Naomi Campbell’s complaint against Cadbury and MORE!
Mario Testino will photograph Kate Moss’s entire wedding July 2nd will see photography legend Mario Testino take to the lens once again, but for purposes other than a fashion shoot – supermodel Kate Moss has commissioned Testino to shoot her entire wedding. Read more here! John Galliano’s namesake men’s line to show at Paris Amidst all his trial preparation chaos, John Galliano’s design team are still holding up as they plan to show his namesake men’s line at Paris Men’s Fashion Week on June 24th.Read more here! First look: Carine Roitfeld’s Chanel campaign We reported back in April that Carine had just completed her styling stint for Chanel’s AW11 campaign, and now we’ve got a sneak peek of her fabulous work. Shot with Karl Lagerfeld’s favourite model, Freja Beha Erichsen, take a look at the ads here! Naomi Campbell taking legal action against Cadbury Controversial super Naomi Campbell is taking legal action against the chocolate giant Cadbury for alleged racism embedded in their latest campaign comparing her to a chocolate bar, with the campaign slogan reading “Move over Naomi, there’s a new diva in town”. The supermodel is said to be exploring “every available option” to take action against the images that appeared in supermarkets and national newspapers. Read more here! Lily Allen unveils debut fashion collection Lily, along with her sister Sarah Owen, has finally unveiled her vintage-inspired fashion collection, Lucy in Disguide. Key pieces include Seventies jumpsuits, Twenties beaded flapper dresses, Fifties full skirted looks and cute dresses through the decades. Read more here! Roksanda Ilincic launches capsule collection for Debenhams Roksanda Ilincic is launching a brand new diffusion line, RI by Roksanda Ilincic, for high street department store Debenhams as part of its Edition tag. The capsule collection consist sof sumptuous evening dresses in her signature decadent style, […]
Read MoreA woman sues Chanel for getting a $10,000 ring stuck on her finger
We’ve all been there – you walk into a swanky store, try on a gorgeous designer ring, then realise it’s perhaps one size too small, get all hot and flustered while trying to wriggle the expensive rock off your, by now, red and swollen finger. Well, you’re not alone.
Read MoreFirst look: Carine Roitfeld’s Chanel campaign
We reported you the news back in early April that Carine Roitfeld had just finished styling Chanel’s latest campaign for autumn/winter 2011, and now that the ads have aired, as promised, we have the fruits of her fashionable labour for you to take a peak at.
Read MoreCheck out the new androgynous Chanel bags for autumn
Set to launch this coming autumn, a brand new collection of ‘Boy Bag’ handbags from luxury fashion label Chanel will burst onto the fashion scene, with a distinctly androgynous vibe.
Read MoreTop stories this week: Hailee Steinfeld is the face of Miu Miu, Cannes best dressed, Coco Chanel the Musical and MORE!
Hailee Steinfeld to front Miu Miu campaign At the tender age of just 14 years old, Hailee Steinfeld has landed a much coveted role as the face of Miu Miu’s latest campaign. The award winning actress certainly made sure she was in Miu Miu’s good books after choosing a look from the luxury label to wear to the BAFTAs earlier this year. Not bad for a teeen, huh? Read more here! David Beckham launches debut fashion collection With his wife making super-waves on the fashion circuit, hubby Beckham is to follow in Victoria’s fashion footsteps by launching his debut collection of men’s bodywear. Comprising underwear and relaxed separates, adverts of David flashing those pecs in his new creations are undoubtedly set to make an appearance soon. Read more here! Coco Chanel’s life story has been made into a musical Fashion luminary Coco Chanel’s life story has been translated into a musical. Previewing for one month exclusively at London’s Sadler Wells, tickets start at £22 and will be on sale for the next month. Read more here! Kurt Geiger to design for Lipsy London-based shoe company Kurt Geiger will officially be designing and distributing shoes for ladies fashion brand Lipsy come next spring. Launching in time for SS12, the collection will be brimming with fashion-forward designs at an affordable price – here’s to the previews! Read more here! Kate Moss really does make her own jam Kate Moss has proved she’s just as much a dab hand at homemade foods as she is at modelling. The super’s favourite pastime is making batches of her own jams, she revealed in a rare interview with the Telegraph this week. Read more Read more here! Cannes 2011: Best Dressed Gaze in delight at all the red carpet looks we loved from Cannes Film Festival […]
Read MoreCoco Chanel’s life story has been made into a musical
News just in: Coco Chanel‘s life story has been made into a musical, and it’s set to air exclusively for one month only at London’s Sadler’s Wells.
Read MoreSee every look from Chanel’s Cruise show 2012 (including the celebs)
Chanel’s Cruise show is one of our favourite events in the fashion calendar. We don’t get to go, of course (hey Karl, sort it out), but it gives us a chance to oggle what everyone wore, do a little wishing that we were them and thank God that summer is finally here.
Read MoreAnna Wintour wore Chanel to the Met Ball, but should she have worn McQueen?
At last night’s 2011 Met Ball in New York City, celebrities and fashion royalty alike joined together to mark the annual occasion and celebrate another year in fashion, and with this year’s accompanying exhibition honouring late work of the late Alexander McQueen, many guests chose to wear some of the labels greatest gowns on the night – except for host Anna Wintour, that is.
Read MoreTop stories this week: Christophe Decarnin leaves Balmain, Carine Roitfeld collaborates with Chanel, Fashion Fringe and MORE!
Christophe Decarnin parts ways with Balmain After stamping his signature rock style at Balmain for five years as creative director, Chritophe Decarnin has left the French fashion house. Rumours started stirring soon after Decarnin’s notable absence from the label’s autumn/winter 2011 show in March. Decarnin will always be remembered for his ingenious design ethic, and as of yet, his successor remains a mystery. Read more here! Free styling advice from the trendy Olsen twins The trend-setting twins are set to launch their very own website, Stylemint.com. The venture will allow members to receive personal styling advice with the help of short quizzes and tailored wardrobe recommendations, and will also feature videos of the twins going about their daily working lives. Read more here! Carine Roitfeld styled Chanel’s autumn/winter 2011 campaign The ex-Vogue Paris editrix sure knows how to keep her fashion cogs well-oiled. Having recently served as guest editor for Barney’s alongside styling the store’s autumn/winter campaign, Roitfeld has just completed a stint at Chanel, styling the label’s autumn/winter 2011 campaign. Talk about getting stuck in. Read more here! My Fashion Life – The Boutique is now open! It’s finally arrived! The go-to boutique for the perfect wardrobe update, we’ve traipsed around the hottest e-tailers and selected our favourite picks of the season. Shop shoes, summer dresses, accessories and more – minus the tedious screen-hopping! Read more here and indulge in unadulterated sartorial bliss (and no, we’re not one bit biased)! Claudia Schiffer and Roland Mouret announced as judges for Fashion Fringe 2011 Claudia Schiffer and Roland Mouret are the new judges at this year’s Fashion Fringe. They’ll be joined by Anne Pitcher from Selfridges, Roy Peach from the London College of Fashion and Bel Jacobs from the Metro as they look out for the up and coming designers who […]
Read MoreCarine Roitfeld styled Chanel’s Fall Campaign
Now that Carine Roitfeld is no longer the editor-in-chief of Vogue Paris and doesn’t have the stresses and strains of running a formidable fashion magazine, she’s got plenty of free time to take on some rather exciting freelance projects.
Read MoreChanel head quarters are unhappy with Blake Lively
As gossip goes, apparently some members of Chanel‘s US headquarters are unhappy about Blake Lively being the face of their international brand – a source told the New York Daily News earlier this week there had been “internal grumblings” in the office, suggesting the all-American spokesperson made it more difficult to sell produce to European consumers.
Read MoreMother’s Day gift guide: Chanel No 5 parfum
Looking for the perfect gift for your mum this Mother’s Day? We’ve got it covered. Mother’s Day is just two weeks away, and we’ve been busy scouring the rails for the presents that’ll wow their way into your mum’s heart. From sentimental to stylish, check out our edited selection of the best gifts on offer in our gorgeous guide to Mother’s Day… Created in 1921, the story goes that perfume creator Earnest Beux presented Gabrille Chanel with a choice of fragrances; she chose the fifth one which became Chanel no 5, and thus, the world’s most famous fragrance was born. The perfect gift for your Mum whether she’s looking for a new fragrance or already a dedicated fan, this iconic scent was a favourite with the ultimate Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe, described as a “bouquet of abstract flowers with an indefinable feminity”. Available from Debenhams in a variety of sizes to find the bottle that suits your budget, wish her the happiest of Mother’s Days and say it with Chanel. Chanel No 5 Parfum, £76.60, available at Debenhams. BUY NOW! Click here to shop our complete Mother’s Day Gift Guide!
Read MoreEmma Roberts is chic in Chanel
Emma Roberts isn’t exactly a normal 19-year-old. The Hollywood starlet may be following in her Auntie’s footsteps (that’s Julia Roberts, FYI) in the acting world, but she’s quickly paving her own way as a style icon. Spotted in West Hollywood yesterday, the actress wore skinny jeans with a white t-shirt and expertly finished her outfit off with a classic Chanel jacket and a pair of sky high Christian Louboutin courts. Not exactly low maintenance for a browse round the shops, but she’s certainly making sure she’s one to watch. Still a teenager and she’s wearing Chanel? We’re sure we should mutter something about life not being fair. What do you think of Emma’s look? Cast your votes in our poll below. [poll id=”58″]
Read MoreMore Blake Lively Chanel ads
Everyone knows by now that Gossip Girl star, Blake Lively, is the face behind Chanel’s latest campaign ad for its range of Mademoiselle handbags – so just as news is rife, we give you yet more pretty pictures to ponder over. Having already showed you a quick glimpse into some of the previous pictorials, it looks as if the second batch is just as exciting as the first – with Blake looking positively stunning, naturally. Complete with tousled blonde hair and an absent smile from the American dream girl’s face, Blake homes in on the seductive glam factor Chanel simply love – making way for a set of truly stunning images. But wait, the fun doesn’t end there – thanks to Fashionista we can catch an exclusive behind-the-scenes shot of Karl Lagerfeld and Ms Lively having a good ‘ole chin wag. Oh, to be a fly on the wall, eh?
Read MoreFirst look: Blake Lively for Chanel Mademoiselle
After what seems like months of waiting – in fact it’s been just two – the first Blake Lively for Chanel Mademoiselle campaign has been released, and it’s every bit as smokin’ as we expected. Fronting the luxury French label’s new Mademoiselle handbag line – which doesn’t look half bad itself – Blake was shot by Karl Lagerfeld for the first in the series of spring campaigns in which she stares seductively into a panelled mirror in a black feathered dress and a patent red quilted bag. The ads are bowing in print mags and online this week and next, and will continue to roll out through until early June, WWD reports. Meanwhile, Blake was in Paris on Saturday to attend Chanel’s private dinner hosted by Karl in her honour – and it seems they make quite the pairing. “I have such a respect for fashion and such an appreciation for it that if there are people like Karl Lagerfeld out there designing, who am I?” she asks. “I want to bow down to them and be a representative for them if they’ll have me.” See below for more reasons to love Ms. Lively: “When I have bad days, I just eat lots of chocolate ice cream and dance to the ‘Lion King’ soundtrack. It’s really odd, but it’s true.” See, she is one of us. She just happens to be better looking. And have a small fortune in the bank.
Read MoreGet the look: Alexa Chung in Chanel Couture
For those fashionistas lucky enough to attend even one of the couture shows in Paris this week, good for you – we’re really not jealous at all. Ahem. But at least we get to spy on what they’re wearing, and today’s pick of the pretty crop is the cool and sophisticated Alexa Chung. Standing outside Chanel’s Paris store before its show yesterday afternoon, Ms. Chung chose to wear a quirky tuxedo dress from the label’s AW10 Couture collection – after all, she loves a bit of androgyny at the best of times – and luckily for fashion fans, achieving Alexa’s sweet style is easier than you might imagine. If, like us, you want to recreate this haute couture look at home, take a peek below – we’ve got it covered.
Read MoreDiane Kruger in Chanel Couture
Almost as exciting as the couture shows are the slickly-styled stars who attend them, and one such faultless front row-er arriving at Chanel’s Paris store yesterday for the luxury label’s spring/summer 2011 couture show was Diane Kruger, dressed, of course, in the haute house. Wearing a nude couture dress from Chanel’s AW10 couture collection encrusted in diamond, crystal and gold jewel embellishments, Ms. Kruger gave a lesson in how to make elegant – not to mention expensive – dressing look easy. The elbow-finish sleeves and classic knee-length cut offered the perfect balance to the dress’s finer details, and teamed with patent black strapped sandals and an artfully messy plaited up ‘do, Diane oozed effortless Parisian chic. And we’re not even going to mention those enviably toned calves…
Read MoreParis Couture Week part 1: Dior, Armani Prive and Chanel
This week marks the beginning of Couture Week in Paris and some of the most eagerly anticipated shows of the year, so to make sure you keep on your haute toes, we’ve rounded up the biggest shows in easy-to-digest chunks.
Read MoreSteep vs Cheap: Chanel-inspired bouclé jackets
When it comes to classic style you simply can’t beat a timeless bouclé jacket inspired by the iconic designs of the great Coco Chanel. The signature monochrome trim detailing of a Chanel design is known the fashion world over, but naturally, such a high demand label will come with a hefty price tag – and this Oscar de la Renta boucle tweed jacket is no exception. At £2,060 this desirable designer lust-have may well be too steep for most of us, but with its blue, navy and white design and ivory silk crepe trim, it’s the ultimate elegant classic that will guarantee you look chic whatever the season – quite the timeless investment piece, non? But for a cheaper slice of Parisian chic, head on over to ever-faithful my-wardrobe.com, where this exquisite Coco-inspired creation by DKNY lays in wait. With its monochrome eyelet detailing and bundles of vintage goodness, it’s the perfect purse-friendly alternative – and at £147.00 you can’t really argue with that. Whichever one you go for, rest assured that classic 50s styling is one that never fades, so either way you’ll be welcoming an ultimate staple into your new year wardrobe. Oscar de la Renta Bouclé tweed jacket, £2,060 available at Browns. BUY NOW! DKNY Monochrome Eyelet Jacket, £211 £147.00 available at my-wardrobe.com. BUY NOW!
Read MoreBlake Lively for Chanel: it’s confirmed!
Christmas wishes can come true – just ask Blake Lively. Following rumours before the holidays that she was set to become the new face of Chanel, it seems the actress has indeed bagged herself a campaign with the luxury label, quite literally – she’s the new face of its Mademoiselle handbag line!
Read MoreIs Blake Lively the new face of Chanel?
After endless sartorial hits she’s made a name for herself as a new-found style icon, but it seems Blake Lively’s fashion credentials may be about to hit the big time – rumour has it Karl Lagerfeld’s cherry-picked the actress to become the face of Chanel.
Read MoreKate Bosworth in Chanel
Kate Bosworth has always wowed the fashion critics across the board with her elegant style and ability to even make wearing an old sack look amazing, so low and behold, the 27-year-old actress turned up to the MOCA Los Angeles Gala on Saturday looking suitably stunning in a floor-sweeping Chanel dress. Well, the event was sponsored by the luxury French label… The black satin gown, laced with sheer inserts and a full-length skirt, came straight off the SS11 runway – and the ruffled shoulder detailing, contrasting textures and peek-a-boo panels certainly made Kate the belle of the ball. With her enviable slender figure and American sweetheart good looks, this young Hollywood starlet can pull off almost any outfit – but she wears this Chanel particularly well (yep, we’re a little jealous right now).
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