Some Black Models To Watch

Modeling agency Ford did a promotional shoot featuring all of its black models — including women from all of its various divisions, straight- and plus-size — and some behind-the-scenes snapshots have leaked. (The photos are obviously not top quality, but we've reached out to Ford and hope to publish the final shots.)…

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Crystal Renn's Agency Clarifies: She Is Not A Size 2

Ford claims the "size 2" on her new model card was a "printing error." Her measurements will be corrected, and a rep reminds us Cystal's message is "about acceptance and beauty at any size." Old (erroneous) card after the jump.

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Meet The Russian Billionaire Who Just Bought Ford Models

Earlier this week, Vladimir Potanin bought Ford Models. But just who is this billionaire oligarch, media mogul, mining tycoon, philanthropist, and ex-politician? And what's the deal with Potanin's former partner and that whole prostitution-ring scandal?

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Lady Gaga In A Multi-Million-Dollar Deal With Armani

  • Giorgio Armani has dressed Lady Gaga countless times, including for the Grammy Awards, and Armani even played Gaga's "Alejandro" video at its men's show, and both artistes profit. But despite this mutual admiration society, they've never actually met. [WSJ]
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Scarlett Laments Her "Schmoe" Look; Lady Gaga Makes Off With Priceless…

  • "Working with these incredible hair and makeup teams, you go in looking like a schmoe, and you come out like a movie star," Scarlett Johansson tells V. "You're like this perfectly prepared sausage…no one ever sees what goes in." [People]
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French Elle's First "Curvy" Issue Introduces Us To Tara Lynn, Capes

Plus-size model Tara Lynn nabbed the cover and more than 20 editorial pages in the April issue of Elle France. Is this proof that fashion might set its parameters for acceptable female beauty a little wider, or just a fad?

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Model Crystal Renn On Self-Acceptance, Size, & The Fashion Industry

Everyone knows Crystal Renn. You've seen her in magazines. Yesterday, when I met her at the 34th St. Lane Bryant — which is decked with pictures of the dark-haired plus-size supermodel — even a customer was telling Crystal's life story.

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