Keira and Chanel

I just got a glimpse of one of the new Chanel ads with Keira Knightley, and I'm not sure I like it.

First of all, she looks unnaturally (not to mention unhealthily) skinny, but when has that ever been a surprise in the fashion industry. Secondly, I'm tired of sex appeal ad campaigns. Companies can fill their ads full of naked celebrities that ooze sex appeal, but a)it's not making many people want to buy the product and b)these kind of ad campaigns don't possess nearly enough of the creativity and individuality which they claim to be driven by. Ad campaigns are always interesting simply to see how creative they can be (like Louis Vuitton ads, which I think are fabulous). Furthermore, the name Chanel has always evoked images of class and sophistication. This ad is bordering on trashy, not classy. I think for the most part Karl Lagerfeld does a great job at Chanel, but this ad is a disappointment.

However, I'm pretty sure Lindsay Lohan just died a little bit inside. As if she weren't already dealing with enough problems already with rehab and DUI and drug possession charges, this image is also all over the internet to make her eat her heart out.