With her stunning, elfin looks, French homeland and rising Hollywood film career, Audrey Tautou makes an obvious choice for the new face of Chanel No. 5 fragrance.

Stunning Tautou shot to international fame in 2001 for her performance as the eccentric Amelie in the romantic French comedy. Then, in 2005 Tautou took on her first full Hollywood production, starring opposite Tom Hanks in the film version of Dan Brown’s best-selling novel The Da Vinci Code.

Considered one of the world’s most beautiful women, Keira has come a long way since starring in hit British film Bend It Like Beckham. In 2006, she was confirmed as the new face of Chanel’s perfume “Coco Mademoiselle,” though the first photo from the campaign was not released until 2007.

German-born Claudia Schiffer became one of the world’s most successful supermodels after being selected by Karl Lagerfeld to become the new face of Chanel in the early 1990s. She has since appeared on over 500 magazine covers.

Aussie sweetheart, Nicole Kidman became the face of Chanel No. 5 in 2004, starring in a commercial created by Moulin Rouge director Baz Luhrmann. The three-minute advertisement produced for Chanel No. 5 perfume made Kidman the record holder for the most money paid per minute to an actor.

Arguably the most successful supermodel in the world, British-born Kate Moss has featured in several modelling campaigns for Chanel, as well as for a huge array of other major French, Italian, American, and British designers.

Academy Award-nominated French actress, Catherine Deneuve was the face of Chanel No. 5 in the seventies and caused sales of the perfume to soar in the United States.

American stunner Ali MacGraw began working in 1960 as a photographic assistant at Harper’s Bazaar and then as an assistant to the legendary fashion maven, Diana Vreeland, at Vogue. She went on to become an Academy Award-nominated and Golden Globe award-winning actress.

Pictured here in 1967, Candice Bergen is considered one of Hollywood’s most beautiful women and worked initially as a fashion model before starting a career in acting.

French singer, actress and wife of Johnny Depp, Vanessa began promoting Chanel’s Coco fragrance in 1991. In the advertisement, she is dressed solely in black and feathers, portraying a bird swinging in a cage. In 2004 and 2006 she also promoted Chanel handbags.

French actress and fashion model, Carol Bouquet was a model for Chanel in the 1990s, however is possibly best known internationally as her role as Bond girl Melina Havelock in the 1981 movie For Your Eyes Only.

International icon, Marilyn Monroe promoted Chanel through her own iconic fame and when asked by a journalist what she wore in bed, replied, “Chanel No. 5”. When asked what she had on during the photo shoot, she replied, “The radio”.

Jayson Brunsdon kicked off the final day of Rosemount Australian Fashion Week with style. His 2009 resort wear collection was shown with a glorious sparkling Sydney Harbour as its runway backdrop.

The collection employed strong silhouettes, flowing duchess satins, fabric manipulation, and subtle artistic prints.

Brunsdon inspired by Italian film director Federico Fellini and the women in his films, saw models don roman, clerical and classical derived looks in hues of ivory and beige.

The show follows the recent acquisition of Jayson’s most recent stand alone store, having just opened its doors on Singapore’s prestigious Orchard Road this week.

The perfect crystal clear blue skies gave a special spark to the Brunsdon show to kick off the final day of Australian Fashion Week.

Crowds were treated to a full sensory experience at the Easton Pearson show on Wednesday night with romantic lighting and a catwalk lined with asiatic lanterns to set the mood of the stunning show to come.

The design duo’s ‘Rainbow Coalition’ collection focussed on a vibrant colour palette with rich textures rendering a South American feel to the collection.

Accessories were bold and inspired by nature.

Bright fushias, cobalt blue, canary yellow and a multitude of colours of the rainbow made Easton Pearson’s collection one of the most visually stunning of Australian Fashion Week yet!

Volume was the order of the day with layers and layers of tulle and trasparent colour giving an elegant feel to this collection.

With a career spanning over a decade in the Fashion Industry Melanie Cutfield wowed crowds with her muted tones and wearable, yet elegant collection at RAFW on Wednesday.

Sheer fabrics added to the muted tone of the show, layered over colours to make the shapes and beautiful fabrics the focal point of the collection.

Pretty pastel pinks, dreamy greys and clean ivories complimented the toned down 50’s influence that took shape in waisted skirts, belted dresses and pretty blouses, pieces that many could easily see fitting into their wardrobe.

Soft neutrals have been a dominant trend on the catwalk this year, and Melanie Cutfield’s show was no exception.

Coral was the one strong colour that was slotted in with the tonal shades, which was complimented by the stylish matte lipstick on the models a beauty trend that is making a splash in the back-lash to the years of nude shiny gloss.

Lisa Ho knows what summer is all about, relaxed clothes in beautiful fabrics perfect for long lunches in the sun. This floor-sweeping dress typified her look at the unveiling of her Summer 09 collection at RAFW today.

Colours were muted with a focus on the contrasting linen blazers – complete with sleeves pushed up for a more masculine look to complement the feminine fabrics.

Although oatmeal, indigo and pale violet dominated, the collection was punctuated with jade, fuchsia and abstract florals that made for some glamorous evening gowns.

Soft dreamy silks couples with the signature blazer look.

Striking blues gave a modern edge to the clasic slouch suit.

Floral seems to be the leading style-note of Australian Fashion Week and Aussie designers Zimmerman wowed onlookers with this stunning transparent mini-dresses perfect for throwing on over your swimsuit to go from day to night after a long day at the beach.

Floral prints were teamed simply black detail for a striking look.

Zimmerman showed their edge with this modern pants suit to juxtapose their floral feminine story.

Teaming different floral prints was all the rage on the Zimmerman catwalk seen in this dreamy print maxi-dress.

The little black dress is always a staple for the Zimmerman wardrobe. Cinched at the waist for a new season’s twist.

Hills Spring Summer 08/09 presents a dramatic story: the old versus the new, coming together in a stiking collection at RAFW this week and has been inspired by the dark and romantic tales of the Renaissance & Edwardian Period.

Jessie has produced voluminous silhouettes, by playing with asymmetry, and structured pleating. Complementing her collection Hill has collaborated with Elke Kramer on a truly exquisite accessories range featuring oversized bangles, contrasted with delicate, hollow, geometric, laser-cut bracelets that combine antique aesthetics and new technology.

Artificial vs Real: Through innovative technology, incorporated into Hill’s garments, we watch the models embody the bombardment of this media frenzied world.

The fluidity of Hill’s garments gives a feminine feel to the harder edge of the assymetrical garments.

Creating modernized bustles from endless layers of luxurious silk georgette, Hill enhances the illusion of what’s beneath the surface – by only exposing hints of colour under multitudes of fabric.

Inspired by the romantic days of the British Raj, Alex Perry’s RAFW collection showed intricately beaded silks, crisp white cottons, lines and tailored denims reminiscent of India in the early 1900s.

Alex Perry’s collection ‘Safari Princess’ showcased stunning floor-swweping gowns with fluid movement and a soft palette of colours.

The Alex Perry ‘Safari Princess’ has been on safari, travelling to British Colonial India, her wardrobe has been re-invented and is envied by all!

Crisp white was heavily featured in Perry’s collection – this modern version of the safari suit was a huge crowd pleaser at the show on Tuesday night.

Soft colours and intricate detail were a strong theme in Perry’s show.

RAFW kicked off with Kirrily Johsnton’s ‘Modern Nomads’ show, but all eyes were on the stunning Miranda Kerr in the front row!

In town for the MTV awards, Hollywood’s ‘it’ girl Mischa Barton fronted up to Kirrily Johnston.

Ex-supermodel Megan Gale still knows how to cut a swathe on the fashion circuit.

Megan Gale poses with Simon Lock and the new face of David Jones, Miranda Kerr at RAFW.

Designer Kirrily Johnston backstage during her show ‘Modern Nomads’ which opened Australian Fashion Week on Monday and attracted a star-studded front row.

Media personality Danni Minogue attends the Nicola Finetti show on Day one of Australian Fashion Week.

Hollywood starlette Mischa Barton and RAFW founder Simon Lock pose before the Kirrily Johnston catwalk show on the first day of Rosemount Australian Fashion Week.

Lisa Origaliaso of The Veronicas attends the Kirrily Johnston catwalk show.

Singer Deni Hines and guest attends the Kirrily Johnston catwalk show.

Models pose backstage before the Nicola Finetti show on Monday in one of the designer’s signature looks for his Spring/Summer 08/09 collection.

Bold and well-defined eyebrows and high ponytails were signature looks at the Kirrily Johnston show on Monday.

TV personality Jessica Rowe attends the Lisa Ho catwalk show during the second day of the Rosemount Australian Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2008/09 Collections.

Mirando Otto shows her well-known face at yet another catwalk show. This time she’s admiring the work of famous Aussie designer Lisa Ho.

Model Lara Bingle glows in the front row of the Lisa Ho show at RAFW.

MTV personality Ruby Rose and one half of The Veronica’s, Jess Origliasso, attend the Alex Perry catwalk show on the second day of RAFW.

Ex-Home & Away starlet turned radio personality, Kate Ritchie, at the Alex Perry catwalk show.

Tara Moss cuts a stunning figure at the Alex Perry catwalk show on the second day of RAFW.

TV personality Kerri-Anne Kennerley arrives at the Alex Perry catwalk show, held at the Overseas Passenger Terminal in Sydney.

Sydney newsreader Natarsha Belling arrives at the Alex Perry catwalk show.

Media personality Antonia Kidman arrives at the Alex Perry catwalk show with daughter, Lucia, 7.

Media personality Annalise Braakensiek arrives at the Alex Perry catwalk show.

Joh Bailey, hairdresser to the stars, arrives at the Alex Perry catwalk show on the second day of RAFW.

Supermodel and Victoria’s Secret darling, Miranda Kerr, at the Alex Perry catwalk show.

Model Alice Burdeu arrives at the sass & bide show on Thursday night.

Underbelly star Alex Dimitriades and Shauna Mac attend the sass & bide afterparty.

Gracie Otto and friend attend the opening of the sass & bide collection at RAFW.

The face of Myer, Jennifer Hawkins is out and about at RAFW at the Manning Cartell collections show.

Sophie Faulkiner sat front row for the sass & bide show on Thursday night.

Aussie actress Pia Miranda turned up to the sass & bide show wearing one of the designers’ signature pieces for their ‘Rainbows for Kate’ collection.

Design divas Sarah-Jane Clarke (sass) and Heidi Middleton (bide) looked cosy with RAFW’s hottest celebrity attendee, Miranda Kerr at the afterparty.

RAFW kicked off with Kirrily Johnston’s ‘Modern Nomads’ populating the catwalk with flowing styles and heavy ethnic influences

The palette was subdued with nudes, whites and greys dominating the show, contrasted by the occasional splash of fuchsia a metallic accessories. Johnston’s long time collaboration with Jeweller Sylvie Markovina produced beautiful statement necklaces to create weight to the flighty garments.

The collection was recognisably Kirrily, her love affair with soft silks with ruching and pleating details has carried on from her past collections with the addition of very wearable jersey dresses.

Dresses of all lengths dominated the collection, the shapes were free-flowing and draped adding a Grecian edge, the perfect look for hot days and glamorous nights.

Beauty note: Heavy brows and sky-high plaited buns added to the universal look of the clothes.

Italian born, Australian designer Nicola Finetti believes that women can express their individuality, femininity, invention and strength through the silhouette’s and the structure of his garments.

Tulip styled dresses, one shoulder and simple summer shifts marked with Finetti’s signature detail dominated this morning’s catwalk.

His collection this morning dictated just that, with powerful pleats, structured satins, bold colours and hues of blues, dove grey, nudes and pastel greens.

His collection displayed a creative collaboration of art and fashion, shown in his incorporation of the tie dye and ombre effect.

Luxe golds were teamed with colourful accessories for a modern edge to the feminine fabrics.

Anna Thomas, former Design Director for luxury label Max Mara, impressed the fashion crowd on day one of Rosemount Australian Fashion Week.

With her tailored take on Summer’s ever-present and timeless nautical theme, Anna Thomas brought chic back into casual for Spring Summer 08/09.

Seersucker stripes, navy, grey, white and blue dominated her show in all forms from 50s full skirts, shirtmaker dresses to detailed tailored jackets and pants.

Volume was the season’s shape-maker at the Anna Thomas parade, with see-through full skirts and dresses gave a feminine and modern edge to the collection.

Cobalt and navy, lemon, pink and leaf green are drawn into a colour palette with black, white, stone and ecru worn as both solid colours or mixed into a range of retro, geometric and graphic fine prints for maximum impact.

Day one of Australian Fashion Week in Sydney drew to a close with ‘Clouds and Rainbows’ by Wayne Cooper. Cooper drew heavily on an African Safari theme for his collection.

Garments twisted, draped and folded to create movement and flow on a colourscape of cloudy whites, seagull greys and watery blues drifting into sunset safari shades of sand, mandarin, khaki and coffee and ending with the colours of dusk, african violet, pewters, gunmetals and dead of night black.

Cooper opts for a more ethereal floaty silhouette with soft cloud-like draping, cowls and ruffles.

Cooper’s collection plays on colour, shape and movement that resembles the African landscape drifting from dawn till dusk.

Light as air parachute silks, metallic chiffons and satins all added a delicate texture and fluidity to Cooper’s collection.