Pop star Lily Allen has become the favourite to be the new face of Chanel following a secret meeting with the fashion house in Paris.

Chief designer at Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld, is reportedly convinced that Allen's style of blending classy with chav is set to be the look of 2007.

The singer spent an afternoon at Chanel headquarters to discuss the project, where she had access to the latest designs.

A source told The Sun, "Nothing is set in stone, but Karl believes that she has come up with a look that will define 2007. It's all about wearing really classy clothes in a different context."