Fashion has played host to a full-fledged face-off between models and celebrities throughout the last decade: which breed gets the coveted campaigns? For a while it was the 90s supers, then it soon became the A-list elite – but perhaps its time for the supermodels to reign supreme once more.
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Honouring Karl Lagerfeld
It’s been a busy week for Karl Lagerfeld, and it’s not just his unveiling of Chanel’s AW10 collection amid blocks of ice yesterday that’s got everyone talking , he’s set to be made a commander of the French Legion of Honour.
Read MoreKarl Lagerfeld’s plus-size shoot
Last week we showed you snaps from V magazine’s ‘Size Issue’ featuring big beauties baring all, and here’s a few more we’re adding to the plus-size pot, this time taken by fashion’s father, Karl Lagerfeld.
Read MoreLily Allen’s fashion venture
She’s best known for being the spirited singer, but Lily Allen’s on-going relationship with fashion is set to cement itself one step further as she announces she’s to quit music and set up her own boutique.
Read MoreDeath of Daul Kim , suicide?
As fashion mourns the passing of one of its finest young models, speculation turns to whether the young beauty’s death was a sad suicide.
Read MorePrince at Paris Fashion Week
So we were all rather excited by the presence of fashion royalty at London Fashion Week, but, sorry Anna Wintour, we think this news may have just pipped you to the post. None other than pop-legend Prince is making an appearance at the Christian Dior show this afternoon.
Read MoreWhy Lagerfeld loves Lily Allen
As the new face of Chanel’s Coco Cocoon collection , which launches in two weeks , Lily Allen seems to have made quite an impression on Karl Lagerfeld. Lily modelled the luxury sportswear bags for a shoot with Lagerfeld, and the Chanel designer was filled with nothing but praise for the young singer. He told Vogue.co.uk: “I love Lily Allen. She looks a lot like Gabrielle Chanel and she is a self-made woman. She is cool, young and extremely witty. “Photographing her for this advertising campaign was fantastic fun, he said. “She is extremely inspiring and is completely taken with the bags , with her typical English reserve! Wow, what a way to make an impression, hey? Actually, we couldn’t agree more with Mr. Lagerfeld , Lily looks amazing in the shoot, and we bet she’s not opposed to being compared to Ms. Chanel, either. [Images]
Read MoreAudrey Tatou says “no” to Botox
Audrey Tautou prefers reading to cosmetic surgery. The ‘Coco Before Chanel’ actress has no intention of going under the knife, maintaining she is happy to grow old gracefully. She said: “I’d rather read a book than get Botox. The 33-year-old actress refuses to call herself a natural beauty, but admits she is too lazy to become obsessed with her appearance.
Read MoreDiane Kruger’s found a father in Karl Lagerfeld
Karl Lagerfeld is like a father to Diane Kruger. Chanel’s creative director is a close friend of the 33-year-old actress, and she enjoys spending time with him when she is in Paris. Diane explained: “Oh, Karl. I pop in to see him at work if I’m in the area. He doesn’t do dinners but he’s got this great catering guy at work who just cooks so he doesn’t have to go out.
Read MoreAlexa Chung lands DKNY Jeans campaign
Lily Allen a run for her money as Chanel’s next muse but it’s DKNY jeans who’ve snapped up Ms Chung. The brand has ditched Daisy Lowe who fronted the SS09 campaign in favour of Chung who can be seen in the AW09 collection posing on the streets of NY. Why Alexa? Speaking to Scott Schuman of The Sartorialist, the ads will be in a mag near you from August onwards.
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The recessionista’s new best friend? Vintage!
In the current climate of financial distress and eco-conscious concern, consumers are turning their backs on disposable fast-fashion and investing in classic, dependable items that will stand the test of time. For gloriously guilt-free shopping I recommend going vintage (just stay away from the fur).
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