Lagerfeld a hit in Japan

Designer Karl Lagerfeld's appearance in Ginza for the opening to the new Chanel flagship (now the largest Chanel shop in the world) was met by hysterical fans. As Lagerfeld himself observed, you no longer have to be a rock star to attract too much attention and receive such blatant adoration.

Hundreds of fans queued up outside the shop all night, desperate to get their hands on the pearl-strewn white bags and jackets, which are exclusive to the store. Lagerfeld himself signed the certificates accompanying the items as proof of their originality.