Fashion news: Karl Lagerfeld on Facebook and a possible successor, and Rachel Zoe is pregnant!

Some lunchtime viewing: Karl Lagerfeld sat down with Imran Amed of the blog the Business of Fashion and talked luxury, exclusivity and technology. “I think they are very beautiful objects,” said Lagerfeld. “There is no touch of what is considered bad taste or bad design is bad taste today. They are flawless in a way. Facebook is a flawless object, it’s for me like a Brancusi.” [BoF]

In other Karl Lagerfeld news, the Kaiser said he would like to see Haider Ackermann replace him at Chanel. When Ackermann heard the news he said, “What can one possibly say to such a phrase?! Such a compliment! Honored I feel, how can one not be?! In all honesty tremendously, immensely touched especially coming from Monsieur Lagerfeld.”[WWD] Read our Q&A with Haider Ackermann»

Hermès has released a new video campaign that features a disembodied hand (à la cousin Thing from the Addams Family) skateboarding through the French luxury brand’s Fall 2010 collection. [Huffington Post via Styleite]

After weeks of speculation, celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe confirmed that she is indeed pregnant via Twitter. [Racked via Twitter]

The royal blue Issa dress that Kate Middleton wore to announce her engagement to  Prince William sold out at Harvey Nichols within hours of the interview. [Vogue UK] See our Kate Middleton lookbook»

The Outnet, an online discount shopping destination, has relaunched its website and introduced a mobile version today. Ladies, start your credit cards. [Vogue UK]

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