hauntingly beautiful

That was the first thing that came to mind when I saw these. And love struck me hard. Replacing Toni Garn for Fendi's Fall/Winter 2009 ad campaign, Jessica Stam is the epitome of dramatic beauty (she could kill with those eyes) in the label's luxurious fur coats and to-die-for shoes. As if that was not enough, Lagerfeld is the man behind the lens who encapsulated that very air of mystique we are always so enthralled with. 

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can't get you out of my head

Loving the headpieces as much as the photos! Milliner Maison Michel's Fall 2009 lookbook was shot by none other than the Kaiser himself, Karl Lagerfeld. A gorgeous list of Chanel favorites, Karl's muses and surprise appreances donning the latest Maison Michel's headgear including Heidi Mount, Lara Stone, Sasha Pivovarova, Baptiste Giabiconi and Olivier Theyskens. View the lookbook here.

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the alpaca

Limited edition Karl Lagerfeld Steiff bears are now on sale from $1500 to just under a grand each at Neiman Marcus. Only 2,500 of these Lagerfeld mini-mes were made, with matching wardrobe down to the detail of Swarovski crystals on the bear's tie and belt. Adorable, no doubt but for $1000? Excessive. It better not utter "you're fat" while you're sleeping. You know how meanie Uncle Karl can be. 

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let's ride

Karl Lagerfeld has taken yet another noteworthy project, this time with designer helmet makers Atelier Ruby. Lovely in tweed, the helmet features an iPod pocket at the side and is set to be released as part of the Fall 2009 collection. Perfect match for the Chanel Segway! 

View Martin Margiela and Eley Kishimoto's helmet designs for Ruby here

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chanel paris-moscow 2009

Chanel Paris-Moscow Pre-Fall 2009 ad campaign featuring Russian doll Sasha Pivovarova. Photographed by Karl Lagerfeld himself, the collection is a meticulous mixture of intricate embroidery, gorgeous headpieces and lavish jewels fit for a tsar. All of Russian's luxurious elements in one spectacular presentation. View the entire collection here. 

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karl on losing weight

When the Kaiser speaks, the whole (fashion) world listens. Well, almost. Often thrown in the "hot seat" for speaking his mind, Karl Lagerfeld delivered another one on weight and fashion. Personally, I wouldn't say fashion is the healthiest, but it can be a great motivation for some. Chanel x McDonalds, are you lovin' it?

 

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"I don't like standard beauty - there is no beauty without strangeness" 

 - Karl Lagerfeld

the double c's

Karl Lagerfeld's eccentrics never fail to amaze me. Remember the edgy pistol heels. His obsession for the iPod is highly visible in this quirky perspex briefcase he designed for Chanel FW09 which debuted at Paris Fashion Week recently.

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