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Sorry for the hiatus! Let's get down to business...What year did Betsey Johnson get her big break into fashion as the winner of the Mademoiselle Guest Editor Contest? Be sure to tune in all week long for more Fashion 101 every day. The answers will be revealed on Saturday! Fashion 101 1998 1942 1964 1984 Read more
In Chanel's new short film for Coco Mademoiselle, Keira Knightley takes a whirlwind tour of Paris, zipping down Rue de Rivoli to Place de la Concorde before stopping at Coco Chanel's apartment for a sultry photo shoot. Directed by Joe Wright, who previously worked with Keira on Atonement and Pride and Prejudice, the spot is soundtracked by Joss Stone's upending of James Brown's notoriously Read more
There's been a lot of Karl Lagerfeld and Blake Lively love as of late: the new Chanel "Mademoiselle" bag campaign, the chic soiree, and now, feast your eyes on these fun behind-the-scenes photos, plus two more campaign images, of Blake and Karl laughing and smiling during their shoot. You can't deny their mutual affection for one another — cute! Read more
As part of her deal with Chanel, Keira Knightley is starring in an upcoming short film for Coco Mademoiselle. Just released is a video with clips from the movie and an interview with Keira herself, discussing why Coco Mademoiselle is the first women's fragrance she's ever worn (she's usually a fan of men's fragrances). Keira has some nice observations about scent and memory, and I totally agree Read more
How do you say Ms. in French? You can't. There's no French equivalent to the neutral title. Depending on her marital status, a woman is either Mademoiselle, "my young lady," or Madame, which means simply "my lady." This means women are compelled to disclose their marital status with their name, and it gives a not-so-young unmarried lady a title that lacks appropriate gravitas. Today, France's Read more
During my visit to the Chanel perfumery, there was most definitely a focus on the big re-launch of Coco Mademoiselle. I am glad that I got to ask a few questions about this re-launch business, because all of the hype had me totally confused. Here's the scoop. The original perfume was launched in 2001, featuring ads with Kate Moss. Now Keira Knightley has become the new face of the campaign, Read more
Well, that didn't last long. Keira Knightley, who last year replaced Kate Moss as the face of Coco Mademoiselle perfume, is being replaced herself! Chanel's new pick is 18-year-old Emma Watson, best known for her role as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter movies. The Telegraph reports that Emma will earn a hefty £3 million (almost six million dollars) for her two-year contract. I love Emma, Read more
Purchasing a Chanel bag is a big investment. With prices around $6,000 a bag, it would be ideal to be able to give it a "test drive" before actually committing to such a luxurious, albeit amazing, piece. Check this out: Rent the Runway buddied up with What Goes Around Comes Around to offer amazing vintage Chanel bags and jewelry launching today. So just how much does it cost to rent a Chanel bag? Read more
Leonardo DiCaprio set forth on a solo shopping mission in Beverly Hills yesterday. He attempted to make a low-key visit to Lanvin's Rodeo Drive location but was spotted putting two large bags in his black Mini Cooper. His luxury purchases could be a gift for Leo's new girlfriend, Blake Lively, who loves designer accessories and is the current face of Chanel's Mademoiselle handbag line. Leo's home Read more
Blake Lively donned a sparkly dress and showed off her tanned legs on the July cover of Glamour, which will be available on newsstands June 7. She's also been flaunting her long limbs during an extended stay in Europe on vacation with her love interest Leonardo DiCaprio. Soon, though, Blake will return to the States to start promoting an upcoming project, the highly anticipated Green Lantern with Read more
