Top Modeling Agency Looking Beyond Young, White Size Zeroes
"We want to be an ageless, raceless, weightless agency." So says Ivan Bart, Senior Vice President and Managing Director at IMG, the world's top modeling agency, which handles big names like Alek Wek, Gisele, Chanel Iman and Karlie Kloss.
Katie Holmes, Face Of Ann Taylor, Coming To A Billboard Near You
- Ann Taylor replaced Heidi Klum with Katie Holmes for the spring season. The brand says it sought Holmes, who's also modeled for J. Crew and been the face of Miu Miu, for "her intellect, kindness and enduring personal style." [WWD]
The Picture That Caused A Fight Between Anna Wintour And Grace Coddington
- Model Coco Rocha unearthed and published the Steven Meisel photograph that Anna Wintour famously killed from Grace Coddington's 1920s-themed spread in The September Issue — previously only glimpsed ever-so-fleetingly in the movie. So this is it. It's purty. [OhSoCoco]
Vogue Editor Can't Be Racist, Says Vogue Editor
- Carine Roitfeld finally addressed her infamous blackface editorial: "We take risks. Painting Lara Stone in black, for example. We were accused of being racist, which was totally untrue, since I once did an entire issue on a black model." [WWD]
Dolce & Gabbana's Tax Evasion Case Is Getting Serious
- Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana have reportedly been indicted on tax evasion charges in Italy. In 2004, the duo transferred their brands to a holding company; they could be found liable for $1 billion worth of taxes and fines. [WWD]
Rachel Zoe: "It's Called The Rachel Zoe Show, Not The Brad Goreski Show!"
- Supposedly Brad Goreski left Rachel Zoe's employ because he was on the cover of the Times Style section during fashion week and Rachel Zoe must be the star of everything. Further proof the Style section ruins everything. [PopEater]
Balenciaga Gets Trippy, Courtesy Of Cindy Sherman
- Balenciaga asked Cindy Sherman to create a series of six of her trademark in-character self-portraits for the brand. In each, naturally Sherman wears Balenciaga head-to-toe. [The Cut]
- Pop covergirl Britney Spears might perform at the magazine's FNO party. [DFR]
Ubiquitous Bono Models For Vuitton With Wife Ali Hewson
- Bono and Ali Hewson star in the newest of Louis Vuitton's "core values" ads. The couple, who were shot in South Africa, wear clothing by Edun, Hewson's sustainable fashion line. LVMH owns 49% of the brand. [WWD]
Designer Lindsay Lohan Publishes Her Mission Statement
- Apparently, the last thing Lindsay Lohan did before she went to jail was wrangle a commitment out of Blackbook to publish her ramblings about fashion, personal style, and that feeling you get when you're cutting up a Gucci dress. Herewith:
American Apparel Stock Plummets To New Historic Lows
- American Apparel's stock is tumbling this morning, following news that the company's dodgy accounting has caught the eye of the U.S. Attorney's office. It's currently trading at 0.83. [AMEX:APP]
- Dov says: "The capital structure issues will work themselves out." [WWD]
Big Surprises: Naomi Still Not Cooperating With War Crimes Prosecution
- Before testifying at Charles Taylor's trial, Naomi Campbell has demanded accommodations normally extended to victims of atrocities. She wants the media to not film or photograph her, and she wants a lawyer to speak for her on the stand.
Julia Roberts' First Lancôme Ad Revealed; UK Chain Store Abjures Airbrushing
- In a shocking turn of events, Julia Roberts was airbrushed down to her (now disappeared) pores for her first Lancôme ad. [Daily Mail]
- Louis Vuitton's fanny pack is exactly as hideous as you'd expect — and costs $1,970. [TLF]
Natalie To Do Dior; Tyra Has New Modeling Polaroids
- Natalie Portman will be the latest face of Christian Dior perfumes. She joins a stable that includes Sharon Stone, Charlize Theron, and Monica Bellucci. Some common perfume ingredients are hazardous to health; some are animal products. Is perfume vegan? [WWD]
American Apparel Losing More Money; Knock-Offs Are "Scary," Says Fashion
- American Apparel's stock sank to a 52-week low yesterday after news that its quarterly loss had widened, and that it had received a de-listing warning from the New York Stock Exchange. What, neon onesies aren't great business? [TS]
Sex And The City Full Of Expensive Shit; Lady Gaga Wants Fashion Internship
- Carrie wears a $50,000 karaoke outfit, and there are lots of Maybachs. "Like in the Great Depression, I thought Hollywood should take people on a big vacation that maybe they couldn't afford themselves," says writer Michael Patrick King. [WWD]
Heidi Without Makeup; Posh To Outfit Beyoncé?
- Heidi Klum, one of five models including Jessica Stam to make People's Most Beautiful list this year, poses for the tabloid in a so-hot-right-now makeup-free shot. [HuffPo]
- The Kardashian sisters have added bikinis to their trashy Bebe line-o'-knockoffs. [People]
Naomi Opens Up To Oprah; "Cougars" Drive Sales Of Lingerie
- Naomi Campbell taped an episode of Oprah. It must be tremendously comforting to be able to confess one's blood-diamond-mongering sins with warlords to Oprah's stern-but-spiritual countenance. Oprah also extracted from Campbell a pledge to stop throwing phones. [WWD]
