The FiFi Report 322

Chanel sent out a sneak peek of their Spring 2011 invite for the show on Tuesday, October 5.so chic! Fashionista.com

Donatella  says she could see Christopher Kane Designing Versace. one day.  Fashionologie.com

Polly Mellen is over 86 and faaabulous! LOVE. Interviewmagazine.com

Inside Anna Wintour’s beach house, Oh so daggy.please explain. Theawl.com via Nymag.com

Prada shut down rumors that it would alter the Spring/Summer 2011 collection because the company’s CEO, Patrizio Bertelli, supposedly disliked it. wwd.com

Rumor Mill: Style.com is Developing a Reality Series… Fashionista

‘Alexander McQueen’s successor, the self-described “shy” Sarah Burton chats about her life after losing the late designer. It involves, apparently, an enormous amount of work, a great appreciation for McQueen dresses, and a little needlepoint in her spare time.‘ reports  WWD

Pierre Cardin Is 88, Loves Gaga, And In Very Good Shape. kooky. Fashioncopious.

Suzy Menkes says the Milan collections are all about “Who dares, wins,”. Nytimes.com

CLAUDIA SCHIFFER is launching a capsule cashmere collection for autumn/winter 2011 with German knitwear brand Iris von Arnim. Vogue.co.uk

“In Milan ( at the Spring summer shows) and the mood among retailers and the press is optimistic. Bananas and stripes at Prada! Leather fringe at Gucci! Long day at D and G! Perky, preppy bags at Fendi! And everywhere flag colors are set against chic white, skirts to midcalf, and wearable, non-conceptual clothes.” reports Sally Singer at Tmagazine.blogs.nytimes.com

Check out the fabulous Marni, Prada, and Jil Sander collections here on style.com

Paris Fashion Week is happening this week! Vogue.co.uk It’s finally time to wave goodbye to short dresses and big shoes: There is a major change change in the air: skirts are down, 70’s glam is back and minimalism is still lurking.. reports Sarah Mower…Vogue.com

Vogue Paris celebrates 90 year birthday! What gorgeous birthday cards ( below) Vogue.fr

Read the Q & A with Carine Roitfeld here. She is fabulous. Runway.blogs.nytimes.com