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Chanel Mounts Museum Exhibit in China; Stella Tennant Models Zara’s Spring Collection

• To market their products in China, Chanel is teaching prospective customers about the history of the brand by launching an exhibit called “Culture Chanel” at the Museum of Contemporary Art Shanghai. [WSJ]

Stella Tennant stars in Zara’s spring 2011 look book. [Fashionologie]

• British designer David Koma has done a capsule collection with Topshop, available in stores February 18. [Vogue UK]

The Wall Street Journal’s Tina Gaudoin on workout gear: “I truly believe that over the age of 16, one should only be working out in black, navy, grey or, in extreme cases, deep red or burgundy (white T-shirts are permitted).” [WSJ]

• Giovanna Randall, the designer behind the label Honor, is opening a store at 68 Gansevoort Street on February 22. [T Magazine Blogs/NYT]

• The latest in unsubstantiated Tom Ford rumors: Word is that he’ll show at London Fashion Week. [Catwalk Queen]

Chanel Mounts Museum Exhibit in China; Stella Tennant Models Zara’s Spring Collection