News about Lars von Trier

Move aside Hermes, Chanel and Prada - because this season's must-have bag is the humble tote. Although these branded shopping bags typically cost under a tenner, that doesn't mean there isn't a hierarchy among fashion fans. Earlier this month, one London-based Reddit user questioned if their tote bag from Daunt Books - a famous bookstore in Marylebone - was still trendy. The anonymous fashion fan wrote: 'After a decade at the top, Daunt Books seems to no longer be the "it bag" of the middle class commuter who wants to show off that they think. What's it been replaced with, though?' The question sparked fierce debate in the forum - with some arguing that the New Yorker's branded bags still reigned supreme while others claimed a hipster bakery bag was now on top. As the debate continues to rage on online, brand expert Nick Ede tells FEMAIL what your tote bag of choice really says about you.

Lars Von Trier, the Danish film producer, is known for his arthouse films that make viewers question the truth - and this week, he may have pulled his strangest stunt yet. Earlier this week, Dogville's 67-year-old director posted a video on Instagram claiming that he is now 'hiring' a woman and muse and urging 'applicants' to email him. I'm not sure what I've dragged myself into this period.' So let me make a few things clear before starting to drown myself in smug advertising,' he begins.

On day two of the 79th Venice International Film Festival, Alessandra Ambrosio premiered in a feathered gown. In the dramatic number that was bejewelled with sequins in several shades of blue, the model, 41, made sure to turn heads.

On Thursday, Jodie Turner-Smith and Alessandra Ambrosio both exuded elegance as they graced the Riget Exodus (The Kingdom Exodus) premiere during day two of the 79th Venice International Film Festival. Jodie, a British actress, looked ravishing in a multi-colored gown with a dramatic train that she accessorized with a line of sparkling diamonds. In the meantime, supermodel Alessandra, 41, erupted in a bejewelled number that hugged every inch of her legendary figure.

Mia Goth, Shia LaBeouf's long-term girlfriend, who he refers to as his'mistress,' was seen with their five-month-old daughter Isabel in Los Angeles this week. Mia, 28, brought the baby out for a breath of fresh air and a bit of sunshine in her chic pink and black stroller. The new mother took a break from her walk to sit on the brick edge of a planter and chat on the phone, and was able to keep track of the stroller's handle.