Jezebel: Candie's

Candie's Responds To Bristol Palin Pay Controversy

Irin Carmon — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 14:00:13 EDT

Candie's hasn't responded to our detailed questions about its work with Bristol Palin, but it has responded to the overall controversy about her being paid over $260,000, while only $35,000 has gone to actual anti-pregnancy initiatives. Here's the gist: More »

Candie's Foundation Pays Bristol Palin $260K, Gives Little To Actual Initiatives

Irin Carmon — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 15:11:00 EDT

The Candie's Foundation's stated mission is "to educate America's youth about the devastating consequences of teen pregnancy through celebrity PSA campaigns and initiatives." But a close look at their 2009 tax forms shows that there's far more "celebrity" than "initiatives" involved. That year, the foundation paid Bristol Palin $262,500. And how much went to anti-teen pregnancy initiatives? More »

Ladies, Tom Ford Would Do You Too

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 11:36:00 EST

Artist John Currin interviewed Tom Ford, and joked that sometimes innocent statements are "The small acorn that will grow into a great oak of a scandal later." Well! Ford then claimed, "I'm one of the least materialistic people that exist."

Behind The Scenes With Britney Spears And Terry Richardson

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:39:00 EDT

In this behind-the-scenes video from her Candie's campaign, Britney Spears does a pretty good job pretending to actually wear the clothes, which she pronounces "very fitting." Terry Richardson says, "This, for me, is one of my like, all-time exciting moments." More »

Angelina's Lack Of Glamour Triggers Mag Meltdown

Jenna Sauers — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:30:00 EDT

WWD writes that Angelina Jolie needs to up her style game because Salt had boring clothes. Jolie is failing in her duty to all womankind because, "fashion needs aspirational icons; it always has. Michelle Obama can't do it alone." [WWD]

Lady Gaga May Not Have A Penis, But She Makes An Attractive Man

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 11:30:00 EDT

Is Lady Gaga getting her butch on modeling for Vogue Hommes Japan under the pseudonym "Jo Calderone"? Nicola Formichetti styled — he works with Gaga regularly — and Nick Knight — ditto — published the pictures online. So. [ONTD]

Naomi Campbell Wears Fur, Goes Bald; Tyra Banks Developing New Online Project

Jenna Sauers — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 12:00:00 EDT

In the middle of a NY heatwave, onetime PETA spokeswoman Naomi Campbell spent the day outside modeling fur coats. She hobnobbed with Ellen Barkin and Mickey Rourke between shots. [P6]
Underneath her wig, however, Campbell appeared nearly bald. [Daily Mail]

Jersey Shore Stars Aim High; Vera Wang Designing Chelsea's Wedding Gown

Jenna Sauers — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 11:30:00 EDT

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JWOWW wants Snooki to collaborate on a sunglasses collection. "I'm a good designer, but she's great with ideas. She tells me…and I can put them on paper," said JWOWW. Also, JWOWW would like Lady Gaga to wear her swimsuits. [People]

Cruz & Kruger Corral Campaigns; Anarchists Attack American Apparel

Jenna Sauers — Mon, 03 May 2010 12:30:00 EDT

Penelope Cruz is replacing Kate Winslet as the face of Lancôme's fragrance Trésor. [People]
And Diane Kruger will be the face of a new Calvin Klein scent, Beauty. Kruger is accompanying Francisco Costa to the Met Ball, too. [WWD]

To Be Feminist And Fair: The Nuances Of Bristol Palin's PSA

Jessica Mack — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 18:20:39 EDT

You may have seen the new PSA the Candie's Foundation put out a few weeks ago. I think it deserves another look. More »

Britney's Unretouched Photos From Candie's Ads

Margaret Hartmann — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 13:40:00 EDT

Britney Spears has released the original images from her most recent Candie's photo shoot along with the Photoshopped final ads. According to the Daily Mail Brit wants "to highlight the pressure exerted on women to look perfect." More »

Lindsay And Ungaro Part Ways; YSL Designer Sues Paper For Reprinting His Racist Comments

Jenna Sauers — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:40:00 EST

"She's not involved in this collection," said Ungaro owner Asim Abdullah just before his show commenced this afternoon, Paris time. He was referring, of course, to "artistic adviser" Lindsay Lohan, whose future at Ungaro had long been in doubt. [WWD]

Britney "Through The Lens"; Posh The MILF; Beyonce Sued

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:30:00 EST

As if Britney, for Candie's, at Kohl's, wasn't enough, the fallen pop-princess will be immortalized by Annie Leibovitz, Mark Seliger and Terry Richardson. Why not?! [People]
For Johnny Weir, not following fashion week would be like giving up water." [WWD]

Posh Revels In Talk Of Frocks; What Celebrities Really Get Paid To Be At Fashion Shows

Jenna Sauers — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:30:00 EST

"I'm just happy to have someone who wants to talk to me [about fashion]," says Victoria in LOVE. "Normally, David's like, ‘Stop it, I don't want to talk about clothes anymore! I want to talk about motorbikes and tattoos." [WWD]

Candie's Captures Haunted Look In Britney's Eyes; Kate Moss Engaged?

Jenna Sauers — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:40:00 EST

Britney Spears is returning as the face of Candie's, minus the pink spray-painted haybales. [People]
Julia Roberts is in Paris for a week, shooting advertising for her previously-announced Lancôme contract. The endorsement deal is worth a reported $20 million. [Radaronline]

Eva Models For Calvin Again; Is Lara Stone Going To Be In A Lady Gaga Video?

Jenna Sauers — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:40:00 EST

Why mess with a good thing? Longtime Calvin Klein Jeans face Eva Mendes is back, again with model Jamie Dornan, for spring. And Calvin Klein Collection has again booked 15-year-old Polish model Monika Jagaciak for its spring ads. [WWD]

Rachel McAdams Covers Vogue; Is Victoria Beckham Working On A Fur Line With Marc Jacobs?

Jenna Sauers — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:30:00 EST

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Rachel McAdams — with a mop of, dare we say it, could that be Kate G.-inspired hair — graces the January cover of Vogue. McAdams went to a couple fashion shows with Anna Wintour in September. [JustJared]

Victoria's Secret's Diamond Bra, Now With More Diamonds; Eva & Tony Do London Fog

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:30:00 EDT

Marisa Miller has earned the most coveted position of all the Victoria's Secret runway girls: Wearer Of The Diamond-Studded Bra. Her equipment costs $3 million. "It's surprisingly comfortable," says Miller. Sure looks it. [People]

Leighton Aging Rapidly; Target & Rodarte A Go!

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 11:30:00 EDT

Leighton Meester made the September cover of Harper's Bazaar, and inside the magazine printed digitally-altered photos of the actress, intended to show how she will age. At 23, Meester is already a supporter of Botox. [WWD]

An Analysis Of The Underlying Themes In Britney's New Candie's Commerical

Dodai Stewart — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 14:40:00 EDT

While watching the brand new 30-second Candie's spot starring Britney Spears, I had some deep thoughts. More »

Britney Picks Up A Polo Player; Rapist Designer's Conviction Upheld

TatianaTheAnonymousModel — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 12:20:00 EDT

Britney Spears' second trip out the gate for Candie's is an equestrian-themed acid-trip Photoshopped to ridiculousness. [DListed]
No Shit Headline Of The Day: "New Report Sees Luxury Struggling." [WWD]

Runway's In, Britney's Glam, And Topshop, Topshop, Topshop!!!!

Sadie Stein — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 11:30:00 EDT

The good news: Runway is safe. The bad news: yup, it's on Lifetime. [AdAge]
Britney Spears cuts a revealing figure in her new Candie's ad. Candie's: the last refuge of a scoundrel. [NYDN]

First Lady And Topshop Engage In Trans-Atlantic Exchange Of Fashion Know-How; Angry Mob Surrounds Luxury Goods Chief Exec

TatianaTheAnonymousModel — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 12:00:00 EDT

Michelle Obama wore tidy Thakoon in D.C., and vivid yellow Jason Wu in London. New York Times fashion critic Cathy Horyn wonders what it all means. [On The Runway]

Britney Replaces Hayden At Candie's; Freida Pinto To Get Pretty For Estee Lauder?

TatianaTheAnonymousModel — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 11:30:00 EST

Candie's decided to take a chance on Britney Spears, and her cohort of current fans. The singer is the latest face of the tween-friendly brand. [WWD]

Nicole Richie's Jewelry Line Is Cute, Cheap

Sadie Stein — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 11:30:00 EDT

Nicole Richie's cheap, chunky jewelry line is actually pretty get-behind-able. [FabSugar]
PETA protesters continue the conversation by appearing at an Olsen Twins book signing with the placard: "Trollsens: UR Hags From Hell." [New York Magazine]
Kate Moss is going to co-chair the Metropolitan Museum's Costume Institute Gala, to which we are already not invited. [Telegraph]
Apparently the theme is "the model as muse." Feeling better about being left out! [WWD]
Candie's anti-teen sex ad stirs controversy; we're just wondering when a brand that featured Jenny McCarthy on a toilet became a moral authority. [AdRants]

Lauren Conrad's Fashion Star Is Fading

Sadie Stein — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:30:00 EDT

Poor L.C. Influential L.A. boutique Kitson (the same one rumored to be cooling on Posh, but wasn't) is actually dropping Lauren Conrad's line due to "lackluster sales." [NY Mag]
Candie's knows how to net the classy demographic: along with current pitch girl Hayden Panettiere, the company is taking over Perezhilton.com today to launch its new ad campaign. Hayden, who's releasing an album, will be singing in the ads. Quoth she: "I'm someone that has a lot of different personalities, so what I wear depends on the mood I'm in. I think the clothes worked well for the video. They gave me a lot of options to pick from." [WWD]
Better late than never? British retailer Blues Clothing launches the "Marilyn Monroe collection," a "trendy, fashionable, and girly" line for young adults. Cause those are the first things that come to mind when you think of Norma Jean. [BlackBook]

Fergie Schools Us In The Nuances Of Product Placement

Jennifer — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 10:18:29 EDT

Fergie absolutely does not rap about Candie's shoes because she is paid to rap about Candie's shoes. She only raps about brand names she's not paid to rap about, like Bentleys and Taco Bell. She keeps it real that way. [WWD, 1st item]