Karl Lagerfeld endorsing calories? The Chanel maestro believes a sweet tooth is to thank for Japanese beauty and Miranda Kerr on why the Victoria’s Secret runway is so much fun.
The legendary fashion designer is making his first visit to Japan in eight years and thinks local residents have “changed for the better”, largely thanks to a diet overhaul which incorporates more fatty foods and calorific treats.
He told WWD, “It’s changed a lot but it’s changed for the better I think. I noticed that people became bigger than before because now they eat more cake and sweets and things like this that they didn’t do in the past. There’s a real change in the look of the Japanese people. Normally, before, they were all tiny. It’s the kind of beauty you get from junk food.”
Karl was speaking at a party for the opening of his photography book and Chanel’s ‘Little Black Jacket’, where he was joined by Carine Roitfeld, who spoke of her appreciation for the fun of Japanese fashion.
She said, “They love fashion in a non-blasé way…they love it but they don’t take it too seriously.”
The Australian beauty – best known as a model for underwear brand Victoria’s Secret – admits she does get nervous when she has to parade her body in front of people, but makes an effort to enjoy herself.
She said, “For me personally I try not to think about it too much and just try to have fun with it and have a good time. I love runway, especially Victoria’s Secret runways, they’re really fun, we get to express our personality and have fun up there on stage.
“I also like studio shoots too, they’re really fun. It’s like working with family.”
Miranda, who is married to British hunk Orlando Bloom, particularly loves the brand’s new “sexy collection” and their multi-way bra.
She added, “The new very sexy collection is great for summer. It’s so versatile. There’s beautiful colors. My favorite piece in the collection is the very sexy multi-way bra. You can wear it cross back, halter back, low-back. It’s just a really good bra to have in your wardrobe.”
