Lady Gaga to be Cremated in Chanel: In a Q&A surrounding her recent Barneys appearance for Gaga’s Workshop, the pop star said she might like to be creamated in the custom Chanel gown she wore to the event. She wants to burn Chanel??? {WWD}

A New Store and Runway Show for McQ: McQ, Alexander McQueen’s younger, lower-priced line, is expanding. A flagship store is set to open on Dover Street in London next spring. Shortly before then, the brand will stage its first-ever runway show during London Fashion Week. Exciting! {Telegraph}

The Times Is Not Into the New Barneys Co-op: The Times‘ Critical Shopper column can be relied on for a straight-forward account of each victim store they visit. Most recently, Barneys and its Mark Lee update was up for review. Jon Carmanica calls the newly merged Co-op floor “wide and long and inconsistently lighted” and says the new café there looks like the situation room from 24. He also said Usher looks “lumpy” now. {New York Times}

Is Gisele the New Face of Givenchy? It seems that way, as she was reportedly spotted in Barcelona with Riccardo Tisci, wearing the spring 2012 collection, in a photo shoot-like situation. How will they top last season’s crazy growling? {The Cut}

Angels Talking: Victoria’s Secret Angels, that is. Chanel Iman and Alessandra Ambrosio went on What’s the Buzz to talk about the Victoria’s Secret fashion show, being pretty models and whether Chanel is dating Kanye. {Oh No They Didn’t}

Wear Keds on Your Body: For the first time in the brand’s 95 years, they will offer apparel. The women’s clothes, like the shoes, look classic and a tad retro. A limited-run women’s resort collection will bow at Opening Ceremony on Black Friday. {WWD}

How to Pack Clothes: Packing an excessive amount of clothing is always a challenge. Here is a packing expert (he actually gets paid by celebrities to pack their suitcases) demonstrating the best techniques for packing a carry-on size suitcase, with tips on how to save space and avoid wrinkling. It’s actually really illuminating. {Fabsugar}