Reese's frocky horror show

When Reese Witherspoon was offered a 'vintage' gown by her favourite designer Chanel, she assumed it was last seen on some long-forgotten model from a bygone era.

The 29-year-old star duly wore the sparkly creation to the Golden Globes ceremony, where she picked up the best actress gong for her role in Walk The Line.

It was only after the event that she learned her frock's previous appearance was a mere three years ago - on rival actress Kirsten Dunst. And to add insult to injury, Miss Dunst wore it at a party to mark the 2003 Golden Globe awards - with her hair done just like Miss Witherspoon's.

The actress's publicist Nancy Ryder, who helped organise the dress loan, is reported to be furious. She has apparently said that none of her clients - who also include Jennifer Lopez and Renee Zellweger - will wear anything Chanel again.

Miss Witherspoon was previously such a big fan of the label that she called her French bulldog Coco Chanel. A spokesman for Chanel said: 'Vintage means it is not from the current collection. Kirsten Dunst did not wear this dress to go down the red carpet at the Golden Globes, but only to go to one of the parties, so, to us, that was not a problem.'