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The highly anticipated Paris Fashion Week begins today and once again, the latest collections from some of the world’s leading fashion houses will be displayed for the first time for public viewing.

John Galliano, the famed designer from Christian Dior, is expected to launch his riding gear and lingerie as outerwear collection. Vivienne Westwood collection will include a mix of knits sweaters, scarves, vests and coats for men.

Other top designers that confirmed participation in Paris include Japanese label Issey Miyake, Maison Martin Margiela, Jean Paul Gaultier, Loewe and Victor & Rolf.

Expected to make waves this week is French label Lanvin with designer Elbaz coming up with a collection specifically for women. Lanvin has suffered a decline a few years ago before it picked up pace due to its attractive line.

Hollywood actress Lindsay Lohan got a lucrative offer to become the official muse for fashion clothes giant Ungaro.

The fashion house stated in its announcement that Lohan will serve as artistic advisor to the recently appointed chief designer Estrella Archs. Archs replaced Esteban Cortazar.

The statement further revealed that Archs and Lohan will collaborate in coming up with Ungaro’s summer/spring 2010 collection. These collections will be revealed to the public next month during the Paris Fashion Week.

The 23-year old actress is currently experiencing a dry spell when it comes to making movies. However, photos of her partying in different clubs in United States and Europe are constantly featured in tabloids.

Emanuel Ungaro President Mounir Moufarrige said that they chose Lohan because of her expertise when it comes to fashion clothes. They wanted to design clothes based on the preference of a celebrity, which is usually their clients.