Chanel has been forced to issue another statement denying that Karl Lagerfeld will soon be replaced by Alber Elbaz at the helm. During Paris Fashion Week, Jak & Jil blogger Tommy Ton heard that the Lanvin designer could be taking over from Lagerfeld, but this was promptly rectified by the label in a statement.
"Karl Lagerfeld is the creative designer of Chanel and has a long-term contract with the company. Replacing him is not an issue," it read.
Ton has since responded to the news by tweeting: "Guessing game is over. My source and I are the victim of a good prank played by Mr. [Riccardo] Tisci himself. He got us good :("
We have shown you a sneak peek at the lookbook, now here is some more imagery from the forthcoming Zac Posen for Target collection. For his spring/summer 2010 line, Posen has reinvented some of his iconic designs including the trumpet dress he made for Naomi Campbell in 2001.
"That was the dress that started my business," he says. "It's flirtatious and fun, but it has a punk, tough quality too."
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It seems quitting The Hills has worked out better for Lauren Conrad (LC) than most of us had expected. While Heidi Montag continues her scary transformation into Barbie, LC has kept herself busy penning books, as well as designing a new fashion line for Kohl's.
Now she has unveiled the range, and I must admit it ain't half-bad. In the line's new spring 2010 lookbook, modelled by LC, there are plenty of light, breezy feminine pieces to choose from. These include floral print dresses,
"It is a California chic line," she said. "It is a little more casual. They are basically trying to take that California style and make it accessible everywhere."
Click on to see a video of LC talking through her new line...
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Could Lily Allen's much-anticipated clothing label be doomed before it starts? Reports are circulating that the popstrel is rowing with her half-sister, Sarah Owen, who is working on the fashion project with her.
Whispers are that the pair have been arguing over how best to promote their business, Lucy in Disguise.
"The friendship has gone through fits and starts but since Sarah spoke about Lily it has got even worse," a source revealed. "There have been other issues over how much press they do together and how high-profile they make the project. Lily wants to keep the project low-key rather than turn it into a big celebrity thing but Sarah seems to have other ideas. It's causing big problems."
For a mag that rarely features models on its covers anymore, Gisele Bündchen has scored a major triumph by landing the April 2010 cover of American Vogue. The Brazilian supermodel appears in the annual "Shape" issue to talk about life as a new mum. She also shows off her adorable new son, Benjamin, officially for the first time.
"It was the most amazing experience of my life, feeling him come through my body. And once he was born, I never felt so empowered as looking at him and thinking, Oh, my God, we did it together!" she reveals. "I wanted him to be called River because I wanted something always flowing, immortal. My husband said, 'There's no way we're going to call him River."
Following her support of Naomi Campbell's Fashion for Relief fashion show, Kate Moss is now getting behind another worthy cause.
The supermodel has teamed up with William Tempest for Sport Relief - a charity to help save children from Malaria. Tempest has designed a dress made from recycled mosquito nets which has been modelled by Moss, and will be auctioned off. The message they're trying to send is that just a £5 donation will buy a malaria net to protect those at risk from the disease.
"I was shocked to hear that one child dies from malaria every 30 seconds," Moss said. "The dress incorporates recycled malaria nets and is absolutely gorgeous, I loved wearing it and it's a great way to raise awareness."
For more information visit: http://www.sportrelief.com
Who better to judge the next generation of brilliant British designers than a brilliant Brit like John Galliano?
The creative director at Christian Dior will step into the shoes of Donatella Versace and become honorary chairperson of Fashion Fringe for the next two years. And he's pretty certain about what he is looking for as well...
"I am hoping we find a rebel genius. I will look for someone who reminds me of me when I was starting out - someone original, unique, who has their own style and handwriting and isn't afraid to try something new. Fashion sometimes gets scared and plays it too safe - but I want to push boundaries," he said.
Applications for Fashion Fringe at Covent Garden are now open until 30th April. Visit: www.fashionfringe.co.uk
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