Willow Smith Chanel Ambassador 2016

While Karl Lagerfeld doesn't hesitate to send It supermodels like Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid down his catwalk, he also works with on-the-rise stars like Lily-Rose Depp who bring a new, slightly edgier style to the fashion house. His latest muse has just been announced: Willow Smith will be the new "ambassadress," and she fulfilled her first duty by showing up at the Autumn '16 presentation in Paris.

Willow hardly took her PFW appearance as a responsibility. Instead, she made the most of it, showing off her metallic zippered jumpsuit, designed by Mr. Lagerfeld himself. Willow accessorised with biker gloves, two-tone booties, and pearls, proving she's got a handle on the brand's iconic accessories. But Willow's role at Chanel has been a long time coming. Read on for 10 reasons, including her first shoot with Karl Lagerfeld, plus some red carpet moments, all of which prove Willow's always managed to work Chanel pieces into her signature look.