I really want...

...thee bag of the season, Alexander Wang's 'Coco' duffel bag. But at £795 (never mind the fact it keeps selling out), I think I'll need to settle for a high street alternative as I'm sure there will be lots about soon enough.

Chanel Pre-Fall '09 - Paris to Moscow

OK so most of us are still trying to get our Winter wardrobes right but if you are a major fashion house, there's no time to wait about. Chanel has just presented its pre-Fall '09 collection inspired by Russia, called 'Paris to Moscow'. As you can see, even the graphics and setting were very Russian.

Karl Lagerfeld also debuted a taster of his his silent movie dedicated to Coco.

Although of course held in Paris, the gorgeous couture collection featured Russian military jackets, fur hats, coats and boots and Russian doll style embossed hand muff. It was particularly exciting to see such an injection of colour to the usually monochrome classic Chanel style. The burnt orange/red colours add to the luxurious feel of the collection which is at the same time, all very wearable. Beautiful.

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So there is to be a film about the early life of Coco Chanel starring the lovely and classicly stylish Audrey Tautou: a perfect casting choice for the role. Filming is to start next year and I can't wait. With the increase of 'fashion films' such as Sex in the city and the Devil Wears Prada, I am eager to see how this compares. Particularly as a great Chanel lover. I expect it will do extremely well.

When reading about the forth-coming film, I came across a new Chanel application for the iPhone available free from itunes. I immediately downloaded it for my iPod Touch. The double-C icon application on the desktop allows you to watch the video for the Fall Winter 08/09 Haute Couture catwalk show; view individual images on looks and accessories from the show and keep up-to-date on the latest Chanel news: a must have for any Chanel fan on a lower budget.

I absolutely adore the Chanel 2-tone tights that have featured heavily in the Ready-to-wear campaign with Claudia Schiffer and on the catwalk. I tried to find them to buy on their website but alas, they are not there. I love them so much that I actually dreamt that I went on a night out wearing them. If anyone knows how I could get a hold of a pair then please let me know.