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Chanel Books Martin Scorsese for Short Film; Elisabetta Canalis Lands Roberto Cavalli Lingerie Campaign

• Martin Scorsese shot a Chanel commercial over the weekend in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. [Dossier]

Roberto Cavalli selected George Clooney’s girlfriend, Elisabetta Canalis, to star in his lingerie campaign, which was shot by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott. [InStyle UK]

• Brace yourselves! The Fall 2010 Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week schedule is out. Who are you looking forward to seeing? [Fashion Spot]

Elie Saab is collaborating with Tiger Woods Dubai, a private residential community and resort, on a luxury boutique hotel named the Al Ruwaya, which is set to open next year. [WWD]

• The inaugural British Fashion Fund (which is similar to the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund, just for Britain) finalists were announced, and they include: Christopher Kane, Erdem, Marios Schwab, Richard Nicoll, and Clements Ribeiro for womenswear; menswear newcomer E.Tautz; accessories label Angel Jackson, and shoe designer Nicholas Kirkwood. [Telegraph UK]

• Acne is going to launch a furniture collection. [WWD]

• Ksubi is struggling financially and placed itself into voluntary administration, which is a way for companies who have financial problems to get some time before reporting to their creditors. [Sassybella]

Chanel Books Martin Scorsese for Short Film; Elisabetta Canalis Lands Roberto Cavalli Lingerie Campaign