Toddlers at Chanel: Three-Year Old Hudson Kroenig Walked the Runway With a Purse

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Kroenig wasn't the only toddler at the show today. We also spotted an adorable little girl in a pink fur coat playing with the amethyst spikes and sand, not that we can blame her. With this and front row regulars like Anne Slowey bringing their babies to fashion shows, we can't help but wonder if this isn't the beginning of a trend. In which case, why the hell isn't there a Chanel baby line yet?

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