Model Sues Magazine That Photoshopped Off Her Underwear

- Victoria's Secret model and dater-of-Cristiano-Ronaldo Irina Shayk is suing Spanish GQ magazine after it digitally removed in post-production the underwear that she wore for the shoot, and then printed the resulting "nude" photos. [Daily Mail]
Proof That Ladymags Cater To Designers Who Advertise
Here is an internal Harper's Bazaar document that lists the brands to feature in upcoming editorial spreads, ranked according to priority — and helpfully divided between "Advertisers" and "Non-Advertisers." This is how your ladymag sausage gets made.
America's Next Top Model Judge Accused Of Sexual Misconduct
- Stylist and sometime America's Next Top Model judge Nolé Marin has been accused of sexual misconduct by a male model, who says that Marin fondled him at two photo shoots, and offered to kick-start his career in exchange for sex.
Kardashian World Fashion Takeover Proceeding According To Plans
- There is a surfeit of Kardashian-reated news this morning! The Sisters K have, variously, a newly opened store, a broken toe, a Christian Louboutin reaction quote regarding said injured digit, and a new credit card with their faces on it:
Dov Charney Doesn't Want Your Help With American Apparel, Thank You
- American Apparel is struggling along. But in addition to its other problems, it is facing a "cash crunch." Dov Charney is reluctant to sell to more outside investors, however, because he wants to hold onto his 53% majority stake. [NYPost]
Vogue Tries This Eco-Friendly Thing On For Size
Anna Wintour heard about this so-called "environmentally friendly" fashion, so she sent her crack team of stylists to go out find some of it, to put it in her magazine. Her very eco-friendly magazine. The result? $2,895 trench coats.
Lanvin For H&M Continues To Look Suspiciously Good
- Lanvin and H&M have released another campaign image from their forthcoming collaboration, which hits stores November 23. Lanvin's signature hot-pink leopard print is well represented. Could this be the mass-market designer collection that looks most like the real thing? [VogueUK]
Michelle Obama Fundraises With Donna Karan, Pisses Off PETA
- Michelle Obama wore Donna Karan to the $10,000-a-head fundraiser Karan threw her. PETA protested the event, because Karan uses fur, and PETA will do anything for a headline. "She is gorgeous and smart," said guest Diane von Furstenberg. [WWD]
The Agony And The Ecstasy Of Celebs At Paris Fashion Week
Paris Fashion Week is the real deal, and it's here you'll find the highest concentration of style icons in one place. Kate, Beth, Charlotte — you name it, they were at the tents and looking, well, iconic!
Stella McCartney's Collection Is Straight-Up Beautiful
Stella McCartney's Spring collection was clean, feminine and, of course, very cool.
Heidi Klum Cuts Ties With Victoria's Secret
- Heidi Klum is turning in her diamond-encrusted bra. After 13 years, she is officially resigning as the head Victoria's Secret Angel. Angels Alessandra Ambrosio and Adriana Lima are reportedly being considered for promotion. [NYDN]
McQueen's New Designer: "I Can't Try And Pretend To Be Him"
"His ideas came from everywhere. It was never about, ‘Oh let's look at the Seventies,'" says Sarah Burton. (Why, whoever could she mean?) "Lee was about feeling, and he was a storyteller. It has to come from within you."
Karl Lagerfeld Will Let Only Nobu's Creations Touch His Rarefied Lips
- Fashion diva Karl Lagerfeld held up a luncheon given in his honor because he refused to eat any food not made by Nobu. [Telegraph]
- Breaking: Anna Wintour briefly removed her sunglasses before the Derek Lam show. [NYObs]
Jennifer Lopez Starts American Idol Gig Next Week
- According to this report, Jennifer Lopez's "diva demands" have delayed her American Idol deal.
Photoshop Crackdown Discussed In U.K.
- "Children and young women should be informed about airbrushing, so they don't fall victim to looking at an image and thinking that anyone can have a 12in waist. It is so not possible," said Equalities Minister Lynne Featherstone. [Guardian]
Naomi Campbell Nails Down A Date With Justice
- On August 5, Naomi Campbell will testify in the trial of accused war criminal and all-round horrible guy Charles Taylor. Campbell allegedly accepted a blood diamond from Taylor in 1997; prosecutors hope to tie him to the diamond trade. [AP]
