Rihanna Hangs Out in Coco Chanel’s Apartment

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Rihanna has been hanging out in Coco Chanel's apartment. The singer visited the late legendary fashion icon's Parisian home, fuelling speculation the Bajan beauty has landed a secret ad campaign deal with the high end brand.

The 25-year-old star first made a trip to one of Chanel's flagship stores, and was allowed to pick any accessory she wanted. She showed off a snapshot her favorite piece, a yellow Lego box clutch, writing on Twitter, "Thank you to my dear friends at Chanel Paris!!!"

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Karl Lagerfeld Casts Keira Knightley as Coco Chanel

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Keira Knightley, a favorite of Chanel creative director Karl Lagerfeld, has been hand-picked by the designer to portray Coco Chanel for a short film in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the label's first store in Deuville, France.

Already a celebrity spokesmodel for the French fashion house - whose latest commercials for their Coco Mademoiselle fragrance sparked controversy over its provocative, sensual content - it is no surprise that Lagerfeld decided to cast the A-list film actress to bring Chanel's founder to the screen.

Though the film is planned to be shot on location in Paris, Deuville will be recreated in retro sets that reflect its "original small seaside town charm." French actress Clotilde Hesme has also been cast to play Coco's aunt Adrienne.

While the short's title has yet to be leaked, it is scheduled to premiere in Singapore in conjunction with the unveiling of Chanel's upcoming cruise collection in May.

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Sneak Peek: Victoria Beckham for French Elle

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Model/designer Victoria Beckham is back to work after giving birth to her daughter, Harper.

Chanel creative director Karl Lagerfeld photographed the former pop singer in the famed Parisian home of Coco Chanel. In a photo with the German designer himself, the mother of four gives a fierce pose in a Lanvin sweater paired with underwear by Eres and Giuseppe Zanotti boots. In another (seen after the jump), she wears the underwear paired with a white Fendi shirt and Sergio Rossi stilettos.

Beckham could hardly contain her excitement as she shared on Twitter, "I am thrilled to shoot with Karl. I have so much respect for him and I find him so inspiring. To shoot in Coco Chanel's apartment in the clothes of the house of Chanel is really a dream come true."

Lagerfeld appeared to have mutual admiration for the 38 year-old: "Victoria has an innate sense of style. She knows what she likes, and knows what is good for her."

The photos are set to appear in an upcoming issue of Elle France.

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Emma Watson Overwhelmed by Chanel Tour

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Harry Potter actress Emma Watson found it "overwhelming" being shown around Coco Chanel's apartment.

The stylish actress was flown out to Paris by the French fashion label ahead of a film premiere and was given the VIP treatment, which included seeing where label's founder and fashion icon lived her glamorous life.

"My most glamorous moment was probably when Chanel flew me to Paris to try on premiere outfits. It was ridiculous - I went around Coco Chanel's apartment! I found that really overwhelming."

Despite going to many premieres over the years, Emma hasn't got bored of choosing outfits and knows when she's found the right one: "It's really weird, you just know when you've got the dress on. I'm like, right that's it, no need to look any more, this is the one."

Designers, Celebs Flock to Coco Avant Chanel

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Despite the fact that Karl Lagerfeld didn’t have a show lined up for New York Fashion Week, celebrities and designers alike got their Chanel fix with the New York premiere of the biopic Coco Avant Chanel.

The film’s stars, Audrey Tautou and Alessandro Nivola, joined director Anne Fontaine for a night away from the fashion week craze. Rachel Bilson, Ciara, Estelle, Adriana Lima, Jason Wu, and Candace Bergen were among the other guests in attendance.

Tautou felt a strong connection and conviction with her subject, Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel: “I really don’t see any other designer who has had such a destiny as Chanel. A movie [about a different designer] shouldn’t be made.”

The film makes its way across the US in limited theaters next Friday, September 25.

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Audrey Tautou has high praise for Coco Chanel

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Audrey Tautou is of the opinion that Coco Chanel gave women freedom. Tautou, the French actress who plays the legendary designer in new film Coco Avant Chanel, says the designer was a huge inspiration because she broke down barriers that had held back women before her. “She was the woman of the moment. She was very intelligent, strong and courageous. She wanted to be free and independent. At the time, nobody knew that could exist. She refused to let herself be closed off by social conventions and she was almost a rebel - she was almost a feminist ahead of time. In terms of fashion, she freed women.”

Audrey is also a huge fan of Chanel clothes because they are so elegant. “Chanel’s style is the style of simplicity. It’s very feminine and is the symbol of French elegance.”

Coco, who died in 1971 at the age of 87, was one of the most important figures in 20th century fashion. Her menswear-inspired designs, which were renowned for their expensive simplicity, are some of the most sought after clothes in the world.