FASHION

Elie Saab showcases his haute couture colllection.

Rumours have emerged this week that controversial fashion designer John Galliano will collaborate with the high end high-street retailer Topshop.

Chanel debuts in Haute Couture collection in Paris

Supermodel Claudia Schiffer made her (small) debut at Paris Haute Couture week, with a launch of her first cashmere line. The model has created a joint-venture with the German maker of luxury cashmere sweaters Iris von Arnim.

Yesterday saw the end to Paris haute couture week, but with a whole host of designers having presented there extravagant creations, reminiscing is never too early.

Britain's Next Top Model returns for its seventh series today, and with it sees the return of the customary catfights and tantrums too. However this time it's not just the contestants who are rifling each other's feathers; it seems the nastiness has now spread to the judges.

Forbes annual list of the world's 100 most powerful celebrities this year placed Lada Gaga at the number one spot, displacing talk show host Oprah Winfrey, who has for years dominated the list.