Chanel, Revlon and L'Oreal, three of the biggest brands in cosmetics, are quietly moving away from using talc in some products as US&nbsp;cancer lawsuits and consumer concerns mount.

Luxury beauty company Chanel has removed talc from a loose face powder and dropped a talc body powder because of negative perceptions around the mineral, court documents reviewed by Reuters show.&nbsp;

Revlon Inc removed talc from its body products, and L'Oreal SA is exploring alternatives for the mineral, those companies told Reuters.&nbsp;

The moves come amid a reappraisal of talc in body powders and cosmetics by consumers, regulators and manufacturers. Talc - which is sometimes found in the same rock as asbestos, a potent carcinogen - is used in thousands of cosmetic and personal care products to absorb moisture, prevent caking and add softness.

Thousands of cancer lawsuits, some dating back to 2013, have been filed against body-powder market leader Johnson &amp; Johnson. Allegations that asbestos contamination caused plaintiffs` cancers began in 2017. Other makers of talc powders also face suits, including Revlon, Chanel and Avon, securities filings and court records show.

Scrutiny of talc products intensified after a 2018 Reuters investigation&nbsp;reported that J&amp;J knew for decades that asbestos lurked in its talc and powders. The company has disputed Reuters’ report and maintains its powders are safe and asbestos free.

J&amp;J announced last month that it would stop selling talc Baby Powder in the United States and Canada, attributing the decision to declining sales and negative publicity.

In March, a Chanel representative disclosed in a court deposition that in 2017 the company had stopped making a talc-based body powder, scented with its iconic No. 5 fragrance that it had made since 1924. The deposition was taken in a 2018 case filed in a Los Angeles court. In it, a California woman alleges she got mesothelioma, in part from asbestos-tainted Chanel and J&amp;J powders she used for decades.

Asbestos is the only well established cause of mesothelioma, an incurable rare cancer of the lining of the lungs and other organs.

Chanel representative Amy Wyatt said in the deposition that Chanel was sued for the first time over its talc powder in 2016 and she denied Chanel powders contained asbestos.&nbsp;"We know that it was a safe product," Wyatt said in the deposition. But "we determined from public perception to remove it from the market."

Wyatt said Chanel had also removed talc from its loose face powder, but she was not sure when the new formulation would be on the market. She did not say what the talc was replaced with.&nbsp;

Chanel told Reuters that it routinely updates its products "to ensure we continue to meet our customers` changing needs and expectations," a spokeswoman said in an email.

Chanel, which continues to use talc in other products including pressed powder, blush and eye shadow, said all the talc it uses is "selected according to strict purity criteria, fully complies with current global regulations, and is safe under standard conditions of cosmetic use." 
 
A Revlon spokesman told Reuters the company removed talc from its body products. He declined to say when or why; he also declined to comment on litigation.&nbsp;

L`Oreal said it is looking for a talc replacement but has not found anything that works as well.

"Well known partial alternatives exist, and we continue to explore and seriously consider performant alternatives," a spokeswoman told Reuters in an email. "But none meet the same performance for our products."&nbsp; 
L’Oreal - like other companies - requires its suppliers to certify annually that its talc is asbestos-free, and it does in-house testing, she said.

"We have not detected any trace of asbestos in any of our raw materials containing more than 20% talcum powder," L`Oreal`s spokeswoman said.&nbsp;

Other personal care companies have also stopped selling talc powder. Germany`s Beiersdorf said it switched to corn starch in its Nivea baby powder in 2018. Bausch Health changed the formula of its Shower to Shower powder in 2018 "to keep the product in line with market trends and customer preferences," and not because of safety concerns, a spokeswoman said.

Bausch, which last sold talc powder in February 2019, has been named in 165 lawsuits; 12 are pending, securities filings show.&nbsp;

Avon, which declined to comment, said in a securities filing that 128 lawsuits were pending against it over talc products.&nbsp;

Sanofi, maker of Gold Bond powder, told Reuters it stood by the safety of its talc powder and was "vigorously" contesting talc lawsuits against it.&nbsp;"Sanofi will continue to evaluate its product offerings in light of supply and consumer demand," a spokesman said.&nbsp;

Globally, consumers are expected to purchase 139,350 tonnes of talc this year, down 0.6 percent from last year, according to Euromonitor International.&nbsp;

Last year, during an analysis of 52 talc-containing cosmetic products, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration found asbestos in nine products, including three sold by tween retailer Claire`s and one bottle of Johnson’s Baby Powder. All products were voluntarily recalled.

A spokeswoman said Claire`s had stopped using talc, and replaced it with mica in most of its products.&nbsp;

The FDA is analyzing 50 more samples this year and is considering establishing an asbestos testing standard. Canada`s Health Ministry tentatively concluded in 2018 that talc itself may cause lung problems if inhaled, and ovarian cancer if used in the genital area. A final decision, expected next year, could lead to a ban or restriction on the use of talc in certain products in Canada.

Chanel, Revlon and L'Oreal, three of the biggest brands in cosmetics, are quietly moving away from using talc in some products as US cancer lawsuits and consumer concerns mount.

Chanel, Revlon and L'Oreal, three of the biggest brands in cosmetics, are quietly moving away from using talc in some products as US cancer lawsuits and consumer concerns mount. Luxury beauty company Chanel has removed talc from a loose face powder and dropped a talc body powder because of negative perceptions around the mineral, court documents reviewed by Reuters show. Revlon Inc removed talc from its body products, and L'Oreal SA is exploring alternatives for the mineral, those companies told Reuters. The moves come amid a reappraisal of talc in body powders and cosmetics by consumers, regulators and manufacturers. Talc - which is sometimes found in the same rock as asbestos, a potent carcinogen - is used in thousands of cosmetic and personal care products to absorb moisture, prevent caking and add softness. Thousands of cancer lawsuits, some dating back to 2013, have been filed against body-powder market leader Johnson & Johnson. Allegations that asbestos contamination caused plaintiffs` cancers began in 2017. Other makers of talc powders also face suits, including Revlon, Chanel and Avon, securities filings and court records show. Scrutiny of talc products intensified after a 2018 Reuters investigation reported that J&J knew for decades that asbestos lurked in its talc and powders. The company has disputed Reuters’ report and maintains its powders are safe and asbestos free. J&J announced last month that it would stop selling talc Baby Powder in the United States and Canada, attributing the decision to declining sales and negative publicity. In March, a Chanel representative disclosed in a court deposition that in 2017 the company had stopped making a talc-based body powder, scented with its iconic No. 5 fragrance that it had made since 1924. The deposition was taken in a 2018 case filed in a Los Angeles court. In it, a California woman alleges she got mesothelioma, in part from asbestos-tainted Chanel and J&J powders she used for decades. Asbestos is the only well established cause of mesothelioma, an incurable rare cancer of the lining of the lungs and other organs. Chanel representative Amy Wyatt said in the deposition that Chanel was sued for the first time over its talc powder in 2016 and she denied Chanel powders contained asbestos. "We know that it was a safe product," Wyatt said in the deposition. But "we determined from public perception to remove it from the market." Wyatt said Chanel had also removed talc from its loose face powder, but she was not sure when the new formulation would be on the market. She did not say what the talc was replaced with. Chanel told Reuters that it routinely updates its products "to ensure we continue to meet our customers` changing needs and expectations," a spokeswoman said in an email. Chanel, which continues to use talc in other products including pressed powder, blush and eye shadow, said all the talc it uses is "selected according to strict purity criteria, fully complies with current global regulations, and is safe under standard conditions of cosmetic use." A Revlon spokesman told Reuters the company removed talc from its body products. He declined to say when or why; he also declined to comment on litigation. L`Oreal said it is looking for a talc replacement but has not found anything that works as well. "Well known partial alternatives exist, and we continue to explore and seriously consider performant alternatives," a spokeswoman told Reuters in an email. "But none meet the same performance for our products." L’Oreal - like other companies - requires its suppliers to certify annually that its talc is asbestos-free, and it does in-house testing, she said. "We have not detected any trace of asbestos in any of our raw materials containing more than 20% talcum powder," L`Oreal`s spokeswoman said. Other personal care companies have also stopped selling talc powder. Germany`s Beiersdorf said it switched to corn starch in its Nivea baby powder in 2018. Bausch Health changed the formula of its Shower to Shower powder in 2018 "to keep the product in line with market trends and customer preferences," and not because of safety concerns, a spokeswoman said. Bausch, which last sold talc powder in February 2019, has been named in 165 lawsuits; 12 are pending, securities filings show. Avon, which declined to comment, said in a securities filing that 128 lawsuits were pending against it over talc products. Sanofi, maker of Gold Bond powder, told Reuters it stood by the safety of its talc powder and was "vigorously" contesting talc lawsuits against it. "Sanofi will continue to evaluate its product offerings in light of supply and consumer demand," a spokesman said. Globally, consumers are expected to purchase 139,350 tonnes of talc this year, down 0.6 percent from last year, according to Euromonitor International. Last year, during an analysis of 52 talc-containing cosmetic products, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration found asbestos in nine products, including three sold by tween retailer Claire`s and one bottle of Johnson’s Baby Powder. All products were voluntarily recalled. A spokeswoman said Claire`s had stopped using talc, and replaced it with mica in most of its products. The FDA is analyzing 50 more samples this year and is considering establishing an asbestos testing standard. Canada`s Health Ministry tentatively concluded in 2018 that talc itself may cause lung problems if inhaled, and ovarian cancer if used in the genital area. A final decision, expected next year, could lead to a ban or restriction on the use of talc in certain products in Canada.

Chanel, Revlon, L'Oreal pivoting away from talc in some products

People can go the extra mile, and in this case risk their health, to own a coveted Chanel product. The French luxury brand has reportedly increased prices of their products which prompted the people of Seoul to queue up in front the local stores as early as 5 am to buy bags before the hike hit Asian markets.

More than a hundred shoppers waited in line to enter a store of the French luxury brand in Seoul on Wednesday, shrugging off concern about a second wave of novel coronavirus infections to beat imminent price hikes. 
 
Lee Ji-yeon, 54, said she arrived at about 7:30 a.m. and that her future son-in-law was at another department store to buy a Chanel bag for her daughter as a present for their wedding, which the virus had pushed to next year from November. 
 
"We`ve been to the Chanel store several times before and agonising whether to buy it or not. But since the prices are going to increase, we decided to buy it now," Lee said. 
 
Many South Koreans gift luxury bags for weddings, including a man in the queue who also said his wedding had been postponed. 
 
A Chanel public relations representative in Seoul said the firm raised prices in its home market of France on Monday, and that prices would increase in all of its markets eventually. 
 
"In these challenging times for our manufacturers and suppliers, it is essential for Chanel to continue to support them in the best possible way," the Paris-based firm said in a statement. 
 
Lotte Department Store said luxury goods sales jumped 30% over May 1 to May 10 versus the same period a year earlier, outperforming overall sales. 
 
"Luxury goods posted unusually high growth in sales compared to other products," said spokesman Moon Ho-ik. "There are two or three times more people than normal waiting in line." 
 
Moon attributed the spike to pent-up demand from people staying at home to avoid the virus, as well as from those who would usually purchase luxury goods abroad where they can be cheaper, but who have been unable to travel during the pandemic. 
 
South Korea is the world`s eighth-biggest luxury goods market, showed data from researcher Euromonitor. The country has recorded almost 11,000 cases of COVID-19 - the respiratory disease caused by the virus - and over 250 deaths. 
 
People in the country have been flocking to shops since the government this month began easing social distancing guidelines aimed at containing the virus, indicating a release of pent-up demand from people who refrained from going outdoors. 
 
However, the Chanel queue formed just as more than 100 new COVID-19 cases linked to nightclubs in Seoul brought fear of another wave of infections in a country held up as a coronavirus mitigation success story.

(With inputs from Reuters)

People can go the extra mile, and in this case risk their health, to own a coveted Chanel product. The French luxury brand has reportedly increased prices of their products which prompted the people of Seoul to queue up in front the local stores as early as 5 am to buy bags before the hike hit Asian markets.

People can go the extra mile, and in this case risk their health, to own a coveted Chanel product. The French luxury brand has reportedly increased prices of their products which prompted the people of Seoul to queue up in front the local stores as early as 5 am to buy bags before the hike hit Asian markets. More than a hundred shoppers waited in line to enter a store of the French luxury brand in Seoul on Wednesday, shrugging off concern about a second wave of novel coronavirus infections to beat imminent price hikes. Lee Ji-yeon, 54, said she arrived at about 7:30 a.m. and that her future son-in-law was at another department store to buy a Chanel bag for her daughter as a present for their wedding, which the virus had pushed to next year from November. "We`ve been to the Chanel store several times before and agonising whether to buy it or not. But since the prices are going to increase, we decided to buy it now," Lee said. Many South Koreans gift luxury bags for weddings, including a man in the queue who also said his wedding had been postponed. A Chanel public relations representative in Seoul said the firm raised prices in its home market of France on Monday, and that prices would increase in all of its markets eventually. "In these challenging times for our manufacturers and suppliers, it is essential for Chanel to continue to support them in the best possible way," the Paris-based firm said in a statement. Lotte Department Store said luxury goods sales jumped 30% over May 1 to May 10 versus the same period a year earlier, outperforming overall sales. "Luxury goods posted unusually high growth in sales compared to other products," said spokesman Moon Ho-ik. "There are two or three times more people than normal waiting in line." Moon attributed the spike to pent-up demand from people staying at home to avoid the virus, as well as from those who would usually purchase luxury goods abroad where they can be cheaper, but who have been unable to travel during the pandemic. South Korea is the world`s eighth-biggest luxury goods market, showed data from researcher Euromonitor. The country has recorded almost 11,000 cases of COVID-19 - the respiratory disease caused by the virus - and over 250 deaths. People in the country have been flocking to shops since the government this month began easing social distancing guidelines aimed at containing the virus, indicating a release of pent-up demand from people who refrained from going outdoors. However, the Chanel queue formed just as more than 100 new COVID-19 cases linked to nightclubs in Seoul brought fear of another wave of infections in a country held up as a coronavirus mitigation success story. (With inputs from Reuters)

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Luxury fashion group Chanel said on Sunday it would launch production of face masks to help bolster supplies in France, as the coronavirus sweeps across the country. 
 
Prototypes were being worked on and would roll off production lines once they received the approval of French authorities. 
"Today we are mobilising our workforce and our partners ... to produce protective masks and blouses," Chanel said in a statement. 
 
On Saturday, Health Minister Olivier Veran said the government had ordered more than a billion face masks, mostly from China, to be supplied in the weeks and months ahead. 
 
France was using 40 million face masks per week, he said. Doctors, nursing home carers and police have complained of shortages. 
 
Chanel also said it would not be putting any of its 4,500 employees into temporary unemployment as it weathers the sharp downtown in economic activity. 
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Luxury fashion group Chanel said on Sunday it would launch production of face masks to help bolster supplies in France, as the coronavirus sweeps across the country.

Luxury fashion group Chanel said on Sunday it would launch production of face masks to help bolster supplies in France, as the coronavirus sweeps across the country. Prototypes were being worked on and would roll off production lines once they received the approval of French authorities. "Today we are mobilising our workforce and our partners ... to produce protective masks and blouses," Chanel said in a statement. On Saturday, Health Minister Olivier Veran said the government had ordered more than a billion face masks, mostly from China, to be supplied in the weeks and months ahead. France was using 40 million face masks per week, he said. Doctors, nursing home carers and police have complained of shortages. Chanel also said it would not be putting any of its 4,500 employees into temporary unemployment as it weathers the sharp downtown in economic activity.

Chanel turns its workshops to making face masks as coronavirus spreads

Chanel has cancelled a show in China in May due to the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/millions-quarantined-in-china-as-coronavirus-death-toll-rises-to-1770-281002">coronavirus</a> outbreak, the French fashion house said on Tuesday. 
 
"Considering the current situation and following the guidance of Chinese authorities, Chanel has decided to postpone its project of a replica of the Paris – 31 rue Cambon 2019/20 Métiers d’art collection in May in Beijing to a later and more appropriate moment," the statement said.

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Chanel was monitoring the situation closely, saying "At the foremost are the health and well-being of its teams and clients".

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No new date was given for the show.China is an important and lucrative market for major fashion companies such as Chanel, whose owners are the French billionaire brothers Alain and Gerard Wertheimer, and its rivals such as LVMH, Kering and Burberry. 
 
Luxury companies already face a sales hit from the coronavirus outbreak as they shutter shops in China and shelve advertising campaigns in the world`s second-largest economy. 
 
Gucci and other luxury labels owned by France`s Kering last week said they expected smaller crowds at their catwalk shows this month, with Chinese buyers and influencers set to miss the major marketing fixture.

Chanel has cancelled a show in China in May due to the coronavirus outbreak, the French fashion house said on Tuesday. "Considering the current situation and following the guidance of Chinese authorities, Chanel has decided to postpone its project of a replica of the Paris – 31 rue Cambon 2019/20 Métiers d’art collection in May in Beijing to a later and more appropriate moment," the statement said.

Chanel has cancelled a show in China in May due to the coronavirus outbreak, the French fashion house said on Tuesday. "Considering the current situation and following the guidance of Chinese authorities, Chanel has decided to postpone its project of a replica of the Paris – 31 rue Cambon 2019/20 Métiers d’art collection in May in Beijing to a later and more appropriate moment," the statement said. Also read: No Time To Die: China misses its date with James Bond due to coronavirus Chanel was monitoring the situation closely, saying "At the foremost are the health and well-being of its teams and clients". No new date was given for the show.China is an important and lucrative market for major fashion companies such as Chanel, whose owners are the French billionaire brothers Alain and Gerard Wertheimer, and its rivals such as LVMH, Kering and Burberry. Luxury companies already face a sales hit from the coronavirus outbreak as they shutter shops in China and shelve advertising campaigns in the world`s second-largest economy. Gucci and other luxury labels owned by France`s Kering last week said they expected smaller crowds at their catwalk shows this month, with Chinese buyers and influencers set to miss the major marketing fixture.

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It was a year ago that Virginie Viard took her first bow alongside Karl Lagerfeld at the end of a Chanel show, underlining her role as the legendary designer's right-hand woman.

Virginie Viard presents first  collection as Artistic Director

Iconic fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld has died at the age of 85, according to reports in France.&nbsp;

The news of his prolonged illness came out after Karl, who has never missed any fashion show of his, did not come for the end-of-show-bow during the Chanel show at Paris Fashion Week. The show took place in January.&nbsp;

The German designer was the creative director for luxury fashion brand Chanel. He had been associated with Chanel since 1983.

One of the&nbsp;industry's most prolific figures, he also served as the&nbsp;creative director of the Italian fur and leather goods fashion house Fendi and his own eponymous fashion label.&nbsp;

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Iconic fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld has died at the age of 85, according to reports in France. The news of his prolonged illness came out after Karl, who has never missed any fashion show of his, did not come for the end-of-show-bow during the Chanel show at Paris Fashion Week.

Iconic fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld has died at the age of 85, according to reports in France. The news of his prolonged illness came out after Karl, who has never missed any fashion show of his, did not come for the end-of-show-bow during the Chanel show at Paris Fashion Week. The show took place in January. The German designer was the creative director for luxury fashion brand Chanel. He had been associated with Chanel since 1983. One of the industry's most prolific figures, he also served as the creative director of the Italian fur and leather goods fashion house Fendi and his own eponymous fashion label.

Iconic fashion legend Karl Lagerfeld dead at 85

As the Paris’ Haute Couture Week continues in the country’s fashion capital, luxury brand Chanel showcased its collection on Tuesday.&nbsp;

The brand’s show had a setup of guests being entertained in a mock-up Mediterranean garden with palm-tree lined garden and pool of a Tuscan-style villa. Being showcased inside the Grand Palais exhibition hall, the venue stood in stark contrast to its surroundings as the fashion capital was decked up in the snow that fell on the hall’s ceiling.&nbsp;

The show was inspired by designer Karl Lagerfeld’s favourite period, the eighteenth century, feathers adorned new twists on the brand's classic tweed suits, which came with ankle length or fishtail skirts. It also saw some models wearing pastel coloured prom-style dresses.&nbsp;

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One strutted down the catwalk in a pale green number embellished with life-like flowers as celebrities including film director Sofia Coppola and actress Tilda Swinton looked on from deck chairs.

The fashion show closed with a model wearing a glittering silver swimsuit as the brand’s bridal look. The swimsuit also had a veil trailing from a swimming cap.&nbsp;

However, Lagerfeld failed to show up for the customary bow. He has been a part of Chanel as its artistic director since the early 1980s and is known for his striking visual displays.

Paris' Fashion Week runs until January 24.&nbsp;

As the Paris’ Haute Couture Week continues in the country’s fashion capital, luxury brand Chanel showcased its collection on Tuesday. The brand’s show had a setup of guests being entertained in a mock-up Mediterranean garden with palm-tree lined garden and pool of a Tuscan-style villa.

As the Paris’ Haute Couture Week continues in the country’s fashion capital, luxury brand Chanel showcased its collection on Tuesday. The brand’s show had a setup of guests being entertained in a mock-up Mediterranean garden with palm-tree lined garden and pool of a Tuscan-style villa. Being showcased inside the Grand Palais exhibition hall, the venue stood in stark contrast to its surroundings as the fashion capital was decked up in the snow that fell on the hall’s ceiling. The show was inspired by designer Karl Lagerfeld’s favourite period, the eighteenth century, feathers adorned new twists on the brand's classic tweed suits, which came with ankle length or fishtail skirts. It also saw some models wearing pastel coloured prom-style dresses. Also watch: Berlin Fashion Week staple Marc Cain takes to the catwalk One strutted down the catwalk in a pale green number embellished with life-like flowers as celebrities including film director Sofia Coppola and actress Tilda Swinton looked on from deck chairs. The fashion show closed with a model wearing a glittering silver swimsuit as the brand’s bridal look. The swimsuit also had a veil trailing from a swimming cap. However, Lagerfeld failed to show up for the customary bow. He has been a part of Chanel as its artistic director since the early 1980s and is known for his striking visual displays. Paris' Fashion Week runs until January 24.

Karl Lagerfeld goes missing as Chanel showcases its collection at Paris Haute Couture show

Meryl Streep is demanding an apology from couture legend Karl Lagerfeld, in a spat over the gown she&#39;s planning to wear to the Oscars ceremony, entertainment media reported on Sunday.

On the eve of the Academy Awards show, the star actress lashed out at Lagerfeld, head designer and creative director of the illustrious Chanel fashion house, who had accused her of reneging on plans to wear one of its designs on Hollywood&#39;s biggest night.&nbsp;

Fashion bible WWD reported last week that Lagerfeld had accused Streep of canceling an order for a couture gown after another fashion house offered to pay her to wear its dress.&nbsp;

Since then, both Chanel and Lagerfeld have backed off the claim, but Streep is demanding an apology.

WWD said it received a statement from the German-born designer&#39;s representatives calling the entire incident an unfortunate misunderstanding.

&quot;Chanel engaged in conversations with Ms Streep&#39;s stylist, on her request, to design a dress for her to wear to the Academy Awards,&quot; the statement from the German-born designer read.

&quot;After an informal conversation, I misunderstood that Ms Streep may have chosen another designer due to remuneration, which Ms Streep&#39;s team has confirmed is not the case,&quot; the statement continued.

&quot;I regret this controversy and wish Ms Streep well with her 20th Academy Award nomination.&quot;

Streep, for her part, issued a scathing denunciation of original claim -- focusing some of her wrath against fashion Bible WWD for reporting it in the first place.

&quot;Karl Lagerfeld, a prominent designer, defamed me, my stylist and the illustrious designer whose dress I chose to wear, in an important industry publication,&quot; Streep wrote in a statement published by WWD.

&quot;That publication printed this defamation, unchecked. Subsequently, the story was picked up globally, and continues, globally, to overwhelm my appearance at the Oscars, on the occasion of my record-breaking 20th nomination, and to eclipse this honor in the eyes of the media, my colleagues and the audience,&quot; the multiple-Oscar-winner wrote.

&quot;I do not take this lightly, and Mr Lagerfeld&#39;s generic &#39;statement&#39; of regret for this &#39;controversy&#39; was not an apology. He lied, they printed the lie, and I am still waiting.&quot;

The acting legend made headlines at last month&#39;s Golden Globes ceremony for a speech accusing President Donald Trump of using his powerful political perch &quot;to bully others.&quot;

Her remarks drew a scathing retort from Trump, who took to Twitter to berate her as one of Hollywood&#39;s &quot;most overrated actresses.&quot;

Streep is in the Oscars hunt again this year, vying for a best actress award for her performance in &quot;Florence Foster Jenkins.&quot;

(AFP)

The actress lashed out at Lagerfeld who had accused her of reneging on plans to wear one of its designs on Hollywood's biggest night

Meryl Streep is demanding an apology from couture legend Karl Lagerfeld, in a spat over the gown she's planning to wear to the Oscars ceremony, entertainment media reported on Sunday. On the eve of the Academy Awards show, the star actress lashed out at Lagerfeld, head designer and creative director of the illustrious Chanel fashion house, who had accused her of reneging on plans to wear one of its designs on Hollywood's biggest night. Fashion bible WWD reported last week that Lagerfeld had accused Streep of canceling an order for a couture gown after another fashion house offered to pay her to wear its dress. Since then, both Chanel and Lagerfeld have backed off the claim, but Streep is demanding an apology. WWD said it received a statement from the German-born designer's representatives calling the entire incident an unfortunate misunderstanding. "Chanel engaged in conversations with Ms Streep's stylist, on her request, to design a dress for her to wear to the Academy Awards," the statement from the German-born designer read. "After an informal conversation, I misunderstood that Ms Streep may have chosen another designer due to remuneration, which Ms Streep's team has confirmed is not the case," the statement continued. "I regret this controversy and wish Ms Streep well with her 20th Academy Award nomination." Streep, for her part, issued a scathing denunciation of original claim -- focusing some of her wrath against fashion Bible WWD for reporting it in the first place. "Karl Lagerfeld, a prominent designer, defamed me, my stylist and the illustrious designer whose dress I chose to wear, in an important industry publication," Streep wrote in a statement published by WWD. "That publication printed this defamation, unchecked. Subsequently, the story was picked up globally, and continues, globally, to overwhelm my appearance at the Oscars, on the occasion of my record-breaking 20th nomination, and to eclipse this honor in the eyes of the media, my colleagues and the audience," the multiple-Oscar-winner wrote. "I do not take this lightly, and Mr Lagerfeld's generic 'statement' of regret for this 'controversy' was not an apology. He lied, they printed the lie, and I am still waiting." The acting legend made headlines at last month's Golden Globes ceremony for a speech accusing President Donald Trump of using his powerful political perch "to bully others." Her remarks drew a scathing retort from Trump, who took to Twitter to berate her as one of Hollywood's "most overrated actresses." Streep is in the Oscars hunt again this year, vying for a best actress award for her performance in "Florence Foster Jenkins." (AFP)

Streep demands Lagerfeld apology in dustup over Oscars dress

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