More renowned for her potty mouth than her panache for fashion, Lilly Allen has been handpicked as the face of Chanel bags by none other than Karl Lagerfeld himself.
Okay, in her defence, the singer has come on in leaps and bounds in the style stakes since her chunky neon trainers and OTT prom dress days. When the party-loving Londoner isn't swaying precariously out of a nightclub door, she has been sporting a remarkably polished lady-like look.
There’s no denying the star is a faithful fan of designer bags. It’s a rare occurrence for the Brit to be papped without a trusty 2.5 slung over her shoulder. In fact, as far as we can tell, she has one in every colour of the rainbow...and beyond.
When it comes to "official" muses, style and sophistication is a natural prerequisite for the prestigious long-standing label – think Keira Knightly, Nicole Kidman, Vanessa Paradis and of course Audrey Tatou who is set to star in the upcoming film Coco avant Chanel. But has Lilly got what it takes to follow in their footsteps?
According to Lagerfeld, she’s the perfect choice. Why you ask? Well in his words, "She’s fun!"
Perhaps this is Karl's attempt to attract Gen Y to the highly coveted bags. Let’s just hope if this is the plot, he realises your average 20-something can barely stretch to the price tag of real leather, let alone the luxury status.
Price review for the current times required please.
