Chanel Show Brings Out Florence, Miranda & Uma

Posted Tuesday October 4, 2011 7:51 AM GMT

Adding yet another fabulous fashion fete to the scene, Karl Lagerfeld unveiled the Chanel Spring/Summer 2012 Ready to Wear collection at Paris Fashion Week today (October 4).

The legendary designer enlisted the help of singer Florence Welch to open and close the show, held at the Grand Palais, with grace and beauty.

Also on the runway was Victoria’s Secret/David Jones stunner Miranda Kerr, who looked amazing as usual.

In the audience, big stars like actress Uma Thurman and singer/actor Jared Leto were seen catching all the latest style trends.

Enjoy the pictures from the Chanel Ready to Wear Spring/Summer 2012 show during Paris Fashion Week at Grand Palais (October 4).

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Rumor: Are Chanel Iman and Kanye West Dating?

Photo: Via The Fashion Spot

We’re not sure what to make of this just yet but according to reports making the rounds on the internet, Chanel Iman and Kanye West may be dating.

The two attended the Givenchy after-show party in Paris together and according to Media Takeout (whose headline says the couple are “official”) they were spotted “arm-in-arm,” while LA Late claims, “West and Iman were embraced with his head on her shoulder.”

The two were also photographed together back in June at the CFDA Awards after-party and rumors about Chanel and Yeezy getting jiggie with it have actually been circulating since 2009, when the New York Post reported the two were seen “getting cozy.” Around that same time Chanel told New York that she and Kanye “text every once in a while.”

Rumors lost steam after nothing became “official,” but with these recent developments it seems that the duo are at least inviting speculation again, if nothing else. It could have something to do with the fact that Chanel only recently turned 20, leaving her teen years behind her and making the whole affair only slightly less creepy.

Whatever the case, Kanye obviously admires Chanel at least in the professional sense, as he tapped her to close his debut fashion show. And it would make sense that the two would hang out during the rest of Paris fashion week for promotional, rather than romantic, purposes–especially since Chanel was sporting one of West’s designs. And the plot thickens…

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See Freja Cry Chanel Tear Drops in these Just-Released Behind the Scenes Photos of Chanel’s Fall Campaign

Chanel’s news site has just posted behind the scenes photos of the making of the brand’s fall campaign, Chanel Cocomaton. It’s a rare and refreshing peak into the magical world of Chanel. Even if revealing the process takes away from the magic, it’s worth it to see those tiny interlocking “C”s being placed oh-so-delicately with tweezers under Freja‘s eyes as if they were tears, or Freja cracking up at Karl as he photographs her in a photo booth in his famed library (note that the photo booth actually worked). But where was Carine?

Click through to see the photos.

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Fashion News Roundup: Lady Gaga’s Sister Has Design Aspirations, Gucci Designed a Car, and Chanel Says Coco Did Not Have Nazi Ties

Photo: Thakoon

Lady Gaga’s Sister is a Candidate for an Off-Broadway Design Gig: Though Lady Gaga has all of the fashion connections in the world, her little sister Natali Germanotta, a budding designer, is starting small. The 19-year-old is being considered to design costumes for a new off-Broadway production called “Simon Says.” It will be interesting to see how Natali’s aesthetic compares to Gaga’s. {WWD, Subscription Required}

Buy a Thakoon Scarf for a Good Cause: Thakoon Panichgul is donating 100% of proceeds from the sale of this limited edition Masai-print scarf to help famine victims in Somalia. You can purchase the scarf beginning today on Thakoon.com. {Vogue}

Sperry is Bringing East Coast Nautical Style to NYC: The preppy boat shoe brand Sperry Top-Sider has just signed a lease on a storefront in the Flat Iron district of NYC. No news on when the store is slated to open, but hopefully it’s in time for Fleet Week. {Racked}

Brooks Brothers Chills Out for Young 20-Somethings: Also coming to the Flat Iron district is Brooks Brothers like you haven’t seen the stuffy, tailored brand before. A new concept store is meant to appeal to young professionals and college students and will offer sportswear. {WWD, Subscription Required}

Drive In Style–Gucci Teams Up With Fiat: Gucci is celebrating their 90th birthday with a limited edition Fiat 500, an adorable Italian car that has recently been introduced to the US markets.The body of the car will sport the brand’s signature green and red stripe, and you’ll find interlocking G’s on the hubcaps. The car’s debut appearance will be during Fashions Night Out. {ELLE}

Behind The Scenes Of W‘s September Issue: The September issue is always a big deal for the glossies, but this year even more so for W. It marks the first issue for Stefano Tonchi’s new hires, Edward Enninful (fashion and style director) and Lori Goldstein (style editor-at-large). {Stylelist}

Chanel Defends Coco: In the upcoming book Sleeping with the Enemy: Coco Chanel’s Secret War, the legendary designer is said to have had Nazi ties during World War II. A spokesperson from the house of Chanel insists that the claims hold no truth. {Vogue UK}

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