Karl Lagerfeld

Carla Bruni-Sarkozy remains the first lady of fashion, as she confirms rumors she will guest edit the French weekly, Madame Figaro magazine. Hitting newsstands this Saturday, the issue features an article with Bruni-Sarkosy in which she responds to gossip surronding her marriage with French president Nicolas Sarkozy and blames the worst rumors on bloggers:

“[Rumors] have always existed. But I despise those that stem from a blog and that are written by people calling themselves Mickey or Superman,” she says in the issue. “I also despise so-called journalists who use blogs as a credible source of information.”

The weekly magazine will also feature one-off sketches from Karl Lagerfeld and Jean Paul Gaultier, a story on Bruni-Sarkozy's charity projects, a profile on Bono, and photographs of Marine Delterme by Ellen von Unwerth.

Lara Stone is said to be the face of not only Calvin Klein collection (replacing Monika "Jac" Jagaciak) but also Calvin Klein Jeans for fall 2010, taking over from Eva Mendes, who has appeared in the sexy denim ads for the past two seasons along with Jamie Dornan.

In other fall ad season news, Karl Lagerfeld is in New York photographing the Fendi and Chanel campaigns with Freja Beha Erichsen and Abbey Lee Kershaw (both seen wearing Chanel in front of Lagerfeld's camera yesterday in the Lower East Side of Manhattan).

>> Confirmed: Karl Lagerfeld in New York to Shoot Fall 2010 Fendi, Chanel Ads —Yesterday, Karl Lagerfeld was spotted shooting Freja Beha Erichsen and Abbey Lee Kershaw in Chanel around New York's SoHo and Lower East Side neighborhoods; today, Andre Leon Talley confirms that Lagerfeld is in New York to shoot both the Fall 2010 Chanel and Fendi campaigns. Apparently, Karl is also already at work on his next short film, which will debut along with the Chanel Cruise 2011 collection in St. Tropez in May. [Vogue, ajchen.com]

>> Karl Lagerfeld Spotted Shooting in New York —Karl Lagerfeld came to New York yesterday — according to Andre Leon Talley, he's staying for 10 days. He was already spotted at the Mercer Hotel lobby this morning in SoHo, and this afternoon, Lorenzo Martone snapped him in the same neighborhood, shooting a couple of models — one of which appears to be Abbey Lee Kershaw — head-to-toe in Fall 2010 Chanel . . . for the campaign, perhaps? [@OfficialALT, @OfficialALT, @fiercegrandma, @lorenzomartone]

UPDATE: Another shot of Karl photographing Abbey Lee and Freja Beha Erichsen. [Models.com]

Check out this amazing Diane Kruger Vogue Germany editorial from OnSugar blog twenty2.

Diane Kruger, photographed by Karl Lagerfeld, covers the April 2010 issue of Vogue Germany. The classic black and white photo shoot features Diane wearing androgynous and retro garments.

See the rest here.

"I personally only like high-class escorts. I don't like sleeping with people I really love. I don't want to sleep with them because sex cannot last, but affection can last forever. I think this is healthy. And for the way the rich live, this is possible. But the other world, I think they need porn. "

— Designer Karl Lagerfeld tells Vice that he doesn't like to mix sex and love. As for those of us in "the other world" we should turn to porn, not people we love, to fulfill our sexual needs. Low-class escorts get no love.

Karl Lagerfeld is a busy man, but he's found time to team up with Hogan for a one-off Spring 2011 capsule collection. "For Hogan, he [Karl] will reinterpret all the iconic elements in both apparel and accessories, which will help raise Hogan’s visibility in Asia and especially in China," said Diego Della Valle, longtime friend and CEO of Tod's SpA, which owns Hogan. The brand will open its first flagship in Shanghai this Fall.

Here is a sneak peek of the collaboration — army influences, layers, and crisp jackets abound. What do you think?

See two more Karl Lagerfeld for Hogan looks.

>> Karl Lagerfeld Confirmed to Design for Hogan While Namesake Label Hangs in Balance —Karl Lagerfeld has confirmed earlier speculation that he will design a one-off collection for Hogan next Spring; the future of his signature line, however, is not so certain. The Lagerfeld label, a subsidiary of Tommy Hilfiger since 2005, was not part of the Hilfiger acquisition earlier this week by Phillips-Van Heusen, and will be retained by former Hilfiger owners Apax. Of Lagerfeld, Apax partner Christian Stahl said: "It’s not commercially the best brand in the world, but in terms of appeal and recognition, I think it’s a great brand. We’re going to focus on it and develop it.” But he's not denying that Apax will try to sell the label: “Every company we own is for sale.” [Style File, WWD]

"They’re my burka. A burka for a man. I’m a little shortsighted, and people, when they’re shortsighted, they remove their glasses and then they look like cute little dogs who want to be adopted."—Karl Lagerfeld to Vice magazine on not wanting to be filmed or photographed without his sunglasses.

PVH's takeover of Tommy Hilfiger seen as sign of life in ailing fashion industry.

Stella McCartney, Christopher Kane, Sophie Dahl, and Peter Pilotto were among fashion crowd present at Buckingham Palace for a party hosted by the Queen to celebrate the UK's clothing industry.

Take a closer look at Sophie Theallet's first jewelry collaboration from her Fall 2010 runway show.

Hilary Alexander on how Hannah MacGibbon, Stella McCartney, and Phoebe Philo are changing the face of fashion with their new brand of clean minimalism.

Rumors have been circulating for a while now: Lanvin's Alber Elbaz to replace Karl Lagerfeld at Chanel. Well, once and for all, Chanel is shooting down the talk. "Karl Lagerfeld is the creative designer of Chanel and has a long-term contract with the company. Replacing him is not an issue," a Chanel spokesperson said. Remember, Karl once said he will die with his boots on. But do you think Elbaz would be a good replacement if that day comes?