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What Happens When A Kid With Down Syndrome Models For Target & Nordstrom

Dodai Stewart — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST

Ryan has what some folks call an "all-American" look: Blond hair, blue eyes, creamy skin. He also has Down Syndrome. And he's in a Target ad this week — after appearing in a Nordstrom catalog last year. More »

Isabella Blow's Widower Lashes Out At McQueen

Jenna Sauers — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 11:30:00 EDT

Detmar Blow on Alexander McQueen: "Money changed him and then drugs changed him. I remember reading of how he had flown his boyfriend somewhere for £130,000. What did Issie get? Some clothes. I find that quite shocking."

American Apparel Is On Notice, Courtesy Of NY Stock Exchange

Jenna Sauers — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:32:00 EDT

American Apparel has received yet another delisting warning from the New York Stock Exchange. The troubled company has been late filing its first two quarterly reports, and recently had its auditors quit. Its stock is currently trading at 0.71 [WWD]

Crystal Renn Does An Ad For Chanel

Jenna Sauers — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:30:00 EDT

Crystal Renn is in an ad for Chanel's downtown New York store, which is reopening this fall. She poses alongside Lagerfeld boytoy Baptiste Giabiconi, whom she calls "the most gorgeous man I have ever seen, hands down."

Paris's Hairy Lawsuit

Jenna Sauers — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 11:33:00 EDT

Paris Hilton is getting sued by a hair extension company she signed on to shill for in 2007. Allegedly, she later wore another company's fake hair, and skipped a brand event because she was in jail. [People]

Nordstrom Explains Botched Photoshop Job

Tavi — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 16:30:00 EDT

After a phone conversation I had just had with Nordstrom concerning their unnatural Photoshop job on a Ralph Lauren model, they sent over this statement: More »

Nordstrom Denies Airbrushing Model's Waist

Tavi — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 14:30:00 EDT

Yesterday, Nordstrom denied via Twitter its use of Photoshop on Tao Okamoto's Ralph Lauren-sporting torso: More »

Nordstrom Photoshops Ralph Lauren Model Tao Okamoto

Tavi — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 11:00:00 EDT

You know what's really disturbing? When adult models are Photoshopped to (or already are) my size. More »

Stars Spread Their Scents; Noemie's "Friends" Dish To The Tabs

Sadie Stein — Fri, 14 May 2010 12:30:00 EDT

Jessica Simpson's latest scent? "Fancy Nights." Fancy! [People]
As to Antonio Banderas' 7th scent? It's called "The Secret" and is set to be "his biggest yet." [WWD]

Nordstrom Catalog Quietly Includes "Plus Sized" Models, Separately

Irin Carmon — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:20:00 EDT

A reader points out the latest Nordstrom catalog, terming it "Plus-sized done right: No 'clothes for curvy women' headings, no congratulating themselves for using full figured ladies, just two pretty ladies wearing beautiful clothes." True. And yet... More »

Carey Defies Vogue Editrix; Steve Madden, Misunderstood Creative Genius Of Footwear

Jenna Sauers — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:40:00 EST

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Carey Mulligan isn't taking Anna Wintour's sartorial advice. "Anna said I should wear short for the Oscars. I was like ‘No, that is so not what I had in my head when I was 6!" Once bitten, twice shy. [People]

Sarah Jessica Might Design For Halston; Jimmy Choo & Uggs To Combine Worst Of Both Brands

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 11:30:00 EST

There were rumors that Sarah Jessica Parker would be the face of Halston, the brand people just can't keep themselves from reviving. And she wears Halston in the poster for SATC2. But is she actually seeking a design role? [E!]

Kate Moss's Deep Thoughts; Obama Girls Wear French Fashion

Jenna Sauers — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:40:00 EST

Kate Moss says her motto is, "Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels." [WWD]

Calvin Klein Models Too Sexy For Their Pants; Demi's Daughter Exploited By Bazaar?

TatianaTheAnonymousModel — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:30:00 EDT

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It seems Calvin Klein put up a billboard in SoHo which some find a little too sexy. We sure hope this kerfuffle ("It's borderline pornographic!") and all the media coverage of it doesn't hurt the company's denim sales! [NYDN]

Estée Lauder Face Kept Beautiful With Eucerin; Two Supermodels Reportedly Sperminated

TatianaTheAnonymousModel — Tue, 26 May 2009 11:40:00 EDT

Hilary Rhoda: Estée Lauder spokesmodel with a thing for drugstore makeup. A woman after our own hearts. [Daily Beast]
In other news from model-land, Adriana Lima might be pregnant. [NYDN]
Also said to be expecting: Gisele Bundchen. [NYDN]
And sources say Kate Moss could be birthing a "novel." [Sun]

Gwyneth Goes For GOOP; Jesus Luz Earned $100 From W

TatianaTheAnonymousModel — Mon, 18 May 2009 11:30:00 EDT

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Gwyneth Paltrow has tired of the cosmetics contract gravy train; no longer shall the actress concentrate on embodying the qualities of the Estée Lauder brand. Instead, she'll be the new, white Oprah! [Daily Mail]

Kate Moss Sings, Wintour Speaks, Lagerfeld... Does Stuff

Sadie Stein — Fri, 15 May 2009 11:30:00 EDT

In a 90's flashback, Kate Moss sings on the Lemonheads track "Dirty Robot." It's mostly her Rex Harrisoning "You're a dirty robot" over an electronica track. Is moderately awesome. [Fashionologie via Dazed Digital]

But Aren't Makeup Ads About Making Women Feel Bad So They Buy Dumb Products?

TatianaTheAnonymousModel — Wed, 13 May 2009 11:30:00 EDT

Freida Pinto and Evangeline Lilly are new faces of L'Oreal. To mark the occasion, Lilly said she's proud "to represent a brand whose ambition is to...contribute to the fulfilment [sic] and well-being of everyone." [PRNewswire]

Rene Russo Finds Other Uses For Footwear; Sarah Silverman Becomes A Model

TatianaTheAnonymousModel — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 11:30:00 EDT

Behold actress Rene Russo, doing moderately fetishistic things with designer Brian Atwood's shoes and a hunky model, for a limited-release book, which sounds suspiciously like a fancy lookbook. [NY Mag]

Slumdog Star Freida Pinto Makes Cover Of Indian Vogue

TatianaTheAnonymousModel — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 11:30:00 EST

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Freida Pinto looks fantastic on the March cover of Vogue India. [ONTD]

Dressing Like Chloe Sevigny Is Harder Than It Looks

TatianaTheAnonymousModel — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 11:30:00 EST

Chloe Sevigny says doing oversized unisex menswear for Opening Ceremony was easy. "Except for the trousers — getting the fit right was really difficult." She thinks we'll buy that she draped the pants herself? [WWD]

Jessica Biel Designs Handbags For Justin Timberlake

Sadie Stein — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:30:00 EST

Rumor has it that Jessica Biel's gonna be designing bags for squeeze Justin Timberlake's William Rast line. "Sources say she has already started sketching designs for a limited edition collection. Isn't it a coincidence how much hidden design talent there is in Hollywood? [Daily Express]
"In times of uncertainty, I think the wrap dress becomes an even more important friend. It's flattering. And wrapping is a reassuring thing." Why yes, it is, Diane Von Furstenberg! [Newsweek]
Naomi Campbell is doing a duet and music video with Indian star Ashkay Kumar - in Hindi. [VogueUK]
Apparently Manolo Blahnik can take or leave Sex And The City. He's never seen it! [New York Post]

Today In Catalogs

Dodai Stewart — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:20:00 EDT

From a reader: "Did you see the Nordstrom anniversary sale catalog? On page 34 there's not only a black model, but a model in a wheelchair! Model diversity, yay!" (Click to enlarge.) More »

Naomi Campbell: Model, Political Pundit?

Sadie Stein — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:00:00 EDT

Is the search for Tim Russert's successor over?! Not-going-to-jail Naomi Campbell was recently heard holding forth on Dubya to "a rapt table of Italian men." Quoth she, "What's with all the traveling Bush has been doing? He never even had a passport before." [Style.com]
She can hone her common touch with her next round of community service! [WWD]
Victoria Beckham replaced in Marc Jacobs ads by man in drag. No, really. [Sassybella]
Posh, for her part, is busy with a maybe-fashion show for her new line of gowns. "'It will be something completely different from what I've ever done. I'm just putting it together at the moment, they will be very up scale dresses and likely to start at around $1,200 retail. I'm going to be using very expensive fabrics and finishes, lots of embroideries.'" [ElleUK]
Chloe Sevigny's $65 flip book hits shelves. [FabSugar]
And in other breaking news: just in time for summer humidity, big hair is back! [Los Angeles Times]

Is Anna Wintour Taking Money From Charity To Pay Amy Linehouse?

Jennifer — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 11:30:00 EDT

Does Anna Wintour love Amy Winehouse even more than Karl Lagerfeld does? Word on the street is that the singer who wouldn't go to rehab only to go to rehab has been offered $1 million to play at the Wintour-hosted Costume Institute Gala. But a rep says that can't be true since the Costume Institute Gala is supposed to be, you know, a benefit. For the children probably! [WWD, 1st item]

Patrick Dempsey Welcomes Donatella Versace Into His Family

Jennifer — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 12:30:00 EST

Now the face of Versace menswear, Patrick Dempsey has started referring to Donatella Versace as his "Italian mother." [Fashion Week Daily]

Sex And The City Movie: Now With More Burberry

Jennifer — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 11:30:00 EST

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Carrie Bradshaw in Burberry in Sex and the City movie ads: Potentially even more damaging to the brand than the chavs? [Vogue UK]

Will Roberto Cavalli Manage To Make Wine Tacky Too?

Jennifer — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 12:30:00 EST

Roberto Cavalli is now in the wine business. We hope it comes with a leopard print label! [WWD, 1st item]

Sienna Miller And Tods? "Fo-Ho" Sheezy!

Jennifer — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 11:20:10 EDT

You'll never believe this, but a fashion house (Tod's) is going to eschew skinny models in favor of... a skinny starlet! And in case you didn't recognize Sienna Miller over there, she invented "foho" style — that's folk-bohemian, for those of you who might have thought that sounded a little redundant. [WWD, last item]

What Do Mary-Kate, Ashley, Ralph Lauren, And Nike Have In Common? Not Enough Money, Apparently!

Jennifer — Thu, 31 May 2007 10:20:42 EDT

The Olsen twins are launching a new clothing line, not to be confused with their other two clothing lines. Called Elizabeth and James and named after the other two Olsen siblings, it's a joint venture with the parent company of Seven For All Mankind jeans with a fascinating theme: The "clash between masculinity and femininity." Is that like when you've been starving yourself so long you don't have to buy tampons anymore? [WWD, sub req'd]