The spring 2012 campaign from Prada feature Natasha Poly, Meghan Collison, Elise Crombez, Ymre Stiekema and Katryn Kruger photographed by Steven Meisel.

According to the release, “the gas station is cast as a central symbol in this post-modern crossroads of new horizons and economic fulfillment, a stage set where fashion, fantasy and the promise of new discoveries collide.”

Here’s the first look at Laura Kampman for Balenciaga Spring / Summer 2012 campaign lensed by Steven Meisel.

Laura Kampman was recently voted by Models.com as one of the top ten newcomers and this is her first major campaign.

Industry sources say Christian Dior is finalizing a contract for Belgian designer Raf Simons to become creative director.

The French fashion house dismissed former head designer John Galliano back in March following his arrest at a Paris bar for racist and anti-Semitic behavior.

Although Dior’s design studio has continued to produce couture collections headed by Bill Gaytten, no replacement for Galliano has yet been revealed.

The annual Chanel Metier D’Arts premiere took place in the Galerie Courbe at Paris’s Grand Palais Tuesday December 6 with an India-themed luxury show.

Models, adorned with accessories including head-jewellery and turbans – also for men – walked the epic runway sporting the 2012 pre-fall collection.

Guests sat at banquet tables, which doubled as a runway, complete with chandeliers, opulent candlesticks – and a feast fit for a Maharaja.

Bally taps top models Miranda Kerr and Julia Stegner for its spring 2012 campaign shot by Norman Jean Roy in front of the Swiss Alps.

Less than a month after its widely successful collaboration with Versace, H&M has announced that it’s next designer team up is with Marni.

Its earlier collaborations with high-end brands such as Lanvin and Sonia Rykiel have been similarly successful.

The label’s founder Consuelo Castiglioni has created the clothing and accessories line inspired by Marni‘s original prints, which is for both men and women.