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First Look : Rodarte in ME Magazine
The hottest fat chicks in fashion (Vogue said it, not me) are on the cover of ME Magazine this month. Apparently, behind all the glamor and publicity are two girls finding it increasingly difficult to make a buck, even resorting to the fashion equivalent of going into prostitution, waitressing!!! Snippets below, enjoy…
“While Rodarte has been an editor favorite from its inception in 2006, the designers document their challenge to find funding. “I became a waitress,” said Laura. “We sold everything that we owned. We also sold Kate’s record collection, which was immense and very in-depth.”
Oh for shame chunky chicklets (Anna Wintour said it, not me). For shame.
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When is a Fashion Ad Not a Fashion Ad?
When it’s a planned marketing campaign to keep a designer hip.
The Marc Jacobs ads with their signature look and feel have been the subject of much debate as to their artablility (not a word, but work with me indies). Cathy Horny (spelled wrong cause it’s funny) gets off of blogging about the runway to actually write a full piece on the unique relationship between photog Juergen Teller and Monsuir Midlife himself Marc Jacobs. It’s not that good of an article, but some people do care about such trivial things like stories that were interesting 10 years ago and ads that border on boring home candids. Personally, I don’t see the appeal, but I’ve always been a Richardson/Dov man myself and Teller’s work is just so, blah.
And before I get hate male from Jacob groupies let me make this statement, it’s not really art if you’re trying to make it art. Plus, while the subjects have changed the artist doesn’t seem to evolve. The older works are better cause Teller’s gotten into a boring little niche that allows him to shoot everyone in a very similar matter.
If you want to read the article, click here.
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Victoria Beckham Smiles for Elle
We love to find photos of Posh Spice shining her pearly whites. We got these exclusive photos from her Elle photoshoot from SHOWstudio.com. The chick looks good, you can’t deny it, which is why it’s so hard to hate on a target we’d normally have no problem flinging poo at.
Click here to check out the full video from the shoot.
Vicky channels her best Storm from X-Men impression.
Oh, shit I forgot to shave.
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The Well Dressed Rebel in GQ April 2008
I must admit that GQ has been one of my must reads from the tender age of 13. This issue brought about some major shifts in what’s ok for the distinguished gentleman to wear. “The Well Dressed Rebel” highlight’s some of menswears most prolific rule breakers offering tips like wear a ton of jewelry, wear tuxedo jackets with jeans, and don’t skimp on the brightly colored socks. Who knew rebelling was so forulamatic?
Some of those featured include Saks’ Michael Macko, photographers Nathaniel Goldberg and Wayne Maser, designers Phiip Crangi, Andy Spade, Paul Smith, Barker Black’s Creative Director Derrick Miller, and Coach VP Walker MacWilliam among others. View the story here.
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Catherine McNeil in Numer 92
Call me a flip flopper: Catherine McNeil can model. Goodness, I am the prime example of a McNeil hypocrite- first I laud her potential, then I pick at her damn eating habits, and her myspacey pictures. Now I say she grew from having one face to a plethora of expressions and contortions, as seen in this Numéro 92 April 2008 editorial shot by Greg Kadel. Perhaps its the bouffant hair, or McNeil’s interpretation of the screaming Marc Jacobs mask (below), but I feel that girl gots variation in the face. If this doesn’t convert all the McNeil critics, I don’t know what will. I mean she grew out of that blah pretty face, when Mario Testino had that thing for her. What a difference a few seasons can make.
Source - Fashion Orgasm
More picts after the jump
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Tom Ford in Prestige Hong Kong
The straight mans gay man, Tom Ford, spent some time topless (big surprise) with the writers of Prestige magazine, a Hong Kong fair that talks about real issues, like Tom Ford’s diet secrets (he lays of the man jizz and eats his vegetables when he’s feeling fat, oh big surprise there Tommy boy). Here are some highlights. You can read the full article here…
Which guys in the past or the present would you like to dress?
I wouldn’t mind dressing Barack Obama. I think he’s a great-looking guy but I think his suits don’t fit him very well. I think he’s a terrific potential presidential candidate and I’m very excited as a Democrat, so Hillary or Obama, I like both options. So, I wouldn’t mind dressing Obama. I wouldn’t say he’s badly dressed, but he could sharpen up his look a little better.
Did you think you would come back to fashion when you left in 2004?
No, I thought I was never going to do fashion again. I was a textbook-case burnout. I’d been burned out from not only designing two collections, which I was very proud of, but the last two years of my time at Gucci were complex contract negotiations almost every day with PPR. And it was more and more apparent that what they wanted was not what we wanted. I just saw François [PPR Chairman and CEO François-Henri Pinault] the other night, actually. I gave him a big hug and a kiss. We’re friendly, I like him enormously as a man, but as business partners we had different visions. And so it started to become apparent that we were going to have to leave and that was very traumatic because I had devoted an enormous amount of myself to the company, as had Domenico. So, no, I really thought I was not going to come back to fashion.
Who’s your target customer – you?
I am. I like to design for me as I am, me if I was 60, me if I was 25, me if I were thin, blond, six foot tall and 25; everything runs through a filter of “Would I wear that if I were that person? Would I want to see my father in that or my nephew in that?” But I happen to be our actual target customer. Our real target is men in their 30s and 40s, urban customers, very sophisticated, [a man who] knows himself, who wants beautiful tailored clothing but with a bit of a modern shape.
Are many women coming into your New York store and trying to buy a Tom Ford menswear suit?
Yes they are.
And are you serving them?
No. I haven’t made a suit for a woman. I may one day, but the reason I haven’t is . . . and I know this from working at Saint Laurent. A Saint Laurent suit may look like a men’s suit but it’s not a men’s suit. It’s not made like a men’s suit. Even though the details may look like a men’s suit, it really has got to be cut to a woman’s body. It’s a completely different way of manufacturing. I’m not currently set up to be able to do that and I’m not sure I want to open that door yet.
Cigarettes Cause Cancer and Cool. (don’t deny it, you know it’s true)
What’s the last book you read?
Well, this is perfect . . . it’s the Christopher Isherwood diaries, because I’m having a little problem in Act Two of my screenplay and I was trying to find something in Christopher’s life or his thoughts about something. Because all of his books are autobiographical, so I was trying to find a clue as to what to do with the second act of my screenplay.
I also read the Dana Thomas book [Deluxe: How Luxury Lost Its Lustre]. She went out on a limb with that. She said what she thought. I thought it was a great book, especially for anyone who’s not in our business, to understand what we do. I’ve given that book to a few friends, saying, “If you want to know what our business is like, read this book.”
The Nude Designer. Are we seeing a trend?
What’s the first thing you notice when you meet a man?
Confidence, confidence, confidence! And you can fake it. I mean, it’s best if it’s real. Actually, I’m a very shy person, and you might say that’s bullshit, but I am and I guess I developed that ability to project from an early age. It’s armour. A lot of performers have it, and I’m not saying that I’m a fake at all. In fact, sometimes I’m too honest when I talk to people – often when I talk to journalists. But you project that – the confidence – and the way you carry yourself and the way you walk. That’s the first thing I always notice, the thing that makes people jump out: somebody who walks right up to you and says, “Hi, how are you?” and looks you right in the eyes.
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I Would Drape Myself in Velvet if it were Socially Acceptable
WWD just released a spread featuring designers who have “re-invented” velvet for todays luxeteer. I must admit the looks are hot, but so is the way you’ll feel inside of these sweat inducing shells. Velvet doesn’t breathe ladies, so before you attempt make sure you’ve got a powerful speed stick working for ya and not the “Strong Enough for a Man” shit either, invest in some Mitchum Extra-Strength. Or, better yet, get some aluminum filings and apply directly to all heat zones, yeah you might lose your hair, but you’ll be very, very in.
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Agyness Deyn for i-D Magazine
Agyness Overload?
i-D’s May issue will feature not one, not two, not thirty (oh, to high) but FIVE Agyness Deyn covers!!! It may be a bit of Agyness Overload, which means any day now, remaining true to its cannibalistic nature, the media that has so kindly raised her to the status of “IT Girl” will ceremoniously break her down and leave her rotting size zero carcass on the side of some runway in Milan. Hell, if we did it to Britney and Kate Moss we’ll do it to this new face in a heartbeat.
The addition features editorials lensed by Terry Richardson (whose article in the recent issue of GQ is by far the best thing that magazine has produced in five years) and Nick Knight, in addition Deyn pens a few notes down with an essay on Vivienne Westwood. Plus, her mom and boyfriend, [insert forgettable guitarist here], get in on the Aggy gravy train by writing a few pieces on the model.
Can’t wait to ignore this issue of i-D as I pick up an issue of Us Weekly? Oh no, it’s started….
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The Lebron/Vogue Scandal - Ten Reasons Why Vogue Isn’t Racist
So the Lebron James Vogue cover with Gisele Bundchen is finally getting the attention of traditional media. We wrote about it last week , saying that what really offended us was the shitty fashion on the cover, and now that we bloggers have been talking about it for a while, the rest of the media people seem to be caring, big surprise.
Anyways after hearing all the opinions and listening to person after person make comments about how “racist” Vogue is I heard one rational thought that made me reassess my opinion.
Would It Be Different If The Cover Featured A White Man Instead of Lebron James?
Suddenly, the voice of Martin Luther King entered my ears speaking words of a day when equality would bring forth truth and I quickly realized that this cover IS NOT RACIST AT ALL!!!
I know, a shocking thought that a media empire run by white folks could actually do something that wasn’t racist in nature is unheard of, but in this case I think Vogue was honestly not trying to offend.
To prove it we had our photoshopping experts reassess the cover and add the photo of a white person. And not just any white person, we used a photo of Stuff White People Like’s Christian Lander. Suddenly the cover isn’t so offensive, but instead a bit comical.
So in the future, when considering racism, we should all ask the question, “Would it still be offensive to white people if a white person was in it?”. Most of the time the answer will be no. Want more proof that Vogue isn’t on a racist trip check out our Ten Reasons Why Vogue Isn’t Racist list…
1. Black as night, Andre Leon Tally may be as fat as a Volkswagon Beetle but the dude still remains Numero 2 at image conscience Vogue. Affirmative action? No, the dude really knows what he’s doing and is one of the most respected names in fashion and at Conde Nast.
2. The whole black man/white woman scenario doesn’t fly when you consider the fact that Gisele is hispanical. That’s right kiddies, this cover is the best example of minority representation by the magazine, ever.
3. Lebron is a basketball player. He’s pictured for doing what he’s known for. What’s wrong with that?
4. If it was a white dude no one would freak out (as pictured above). Can we say double standard? I think we can.
5. No look of fear on Gisele’s face might imply she’s actually having fun. Gasp, whites (hispanicals) and blacks getting along!!! Not possible according to all the haters out there.
6. It’s the Shape Issue people. We need to see some muscle and what better way than showing some serious MUSCLE. Lebron looks like he can run through a wall in this photo and I think that’s the point. The image is of a strong, successful BLACK MAN!!! What’s so racist about that?
7. In fashion black is always in (can’t believe I just wrote that)
8. Comparing Lebron to King Kong is just offensive. I’m sure the people who said this are either a) really, secretly racist themselves since gorilla is the first thing that comes to mind when seeing a black man, b) black and ashamed of themselves, or c) really into monkey sex.
9. Notice how Lebron isn’t complaining. He was there, at the photoshot. I’m sure he had some choice in the photo that would be used. And if I was Lebron, I would choose the photo that made me seem most powerful, like the one Vogue used on the cover.
10. Vogue Men has featured three powerful black men in the past - Will Smith, Denzel Washington and Barack Obama. Shouldn’t that suggest that maybe, just maybe, Conde Nast does respect black men?
For those of you that still feel that Vogue is being racist, quit your bitching and take action. You don’t have to buy the magazine, you can demand that more African American’s make it on the cover, and you can bring about positive change. The civil rights leaders of the past didn’t change things by bitchin, they took action.
Just remember that when the day comes that Vogue does properly representing blacks on it’s cover (to me, they’ve already made positive steps) that it is your job as a people to drop your issues of Essence and Jet and get on the Vogue bandwagon. If you don’t, well, then you’re just haters.
Which reminds me, why isn’t anyone complaining about Essence and Jet and the dozens of other black centric magazines? Last time I checked Whites, Hispanicals, Asians, and just about every other race except for African-American’s haven’t gotten much cover play on those glossies?
It’s about time that everyone takes a chill pill, gets off their civil rights high horse, and make a decision that not everything “white” media dishes out is offensive to black people.
Of course there are some exceptions….
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12 Best Indie Fashion Magazines
Fashion magazines are a dime a dozen. There are the big names like Elle, Vogue, Nylon, Harpers Bazaar, and gasp* Us Weekly. Their are the better known high end fares like V Magazine, Another Magazine, Purple and Paper. But hidden amongst the big boys are a slew of indie fashion magazines that don’t get as much attention as they deserve. Check out this list of indie fashion magazines that you should know compiled by Glam.com …
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Christened 10—a bold, simple number that is recognizable in any language—the book has attracted a large international following. The 300+page publication is chock full of contemporary culture of every sort and for those who can’t be bothered to read the staff’s well-written pieces, it serves as a spell binding picture book that’s hard to put down.
A4
A recent winner of the Chimera Press Design Award , A4 cleverly connects street culture, high art, and fashion in a series of collage-like pictorials. The Polish book aims to promote young artists in all fields, and promote they do: Crisp and clear without being cold, their well-designed pages are highly memorable. (Bonus: Their online site isn’t too shabby either.
With so much high-quality fashion pouring out of Sweden (hello Cheap Monday, H&M, Acne, and Filippa K) that it’s no surprise that the country has cornered the market on Scandinavian-influenced mags. The country’s leading fashion magazine, Bon, takes the cake with it’s visually and verbally dense pages. The tome and it’s online component offer up sophisticated coverage from all the international weeks, but hones in on—and rightfully so—their homegrown talent.
Launched in 1998 by the eponymous creative agency, the “bookzine” focuses on architecture, fashion, and overall great design. Expect quirky spins on boldfaced names—from Miuccia Prada to David Sims and Dior— up-and-coming stars in fashion, art, graphic design, and other visual fields. The multi-talented minds behind Tank also produce a radio station, publishing house, and online TV segments.
French-based Numero allows all you impatient trend hounds to get a sneak peak at the fashions of tomorrow. (Modelizers will appreciate the editorial team’s ahead-of-the curve front-cover placement of young catwalkers.) The magazine, which has earned accolades for its arresting photographs and influential design, serves as a must-read for the W magazine subscribers who prefer their style news served up with some edge.
The recently launched Plastique offers a behind-the-scenes look at the photoshoot lifestyle. While stories touch on contemporary cinema and art, the real reason to pick up the book is its many thoughtful interviews with designers, photographers, illustrators and more.
Curated by a rotating roster of intellectual designers (including Yohji Yamamoto, Martine Sitbon, and Martin Margiela) A Magazine delves into the inspirations, craftsmanship ideals, and external influences that are crucial to the design process. the insightful presentation of such oft-over-looked stories will prove to be rewarding to those who are interested in what goes on behind the atelier’s gilded doors.
LULA MAGAZINE
London-based Lula taps into the fairytale trend that’s prevailed in certain fashion and art circles as of late. Helmed by former Vogue UKer, Leith Clarke, it’s plum full of romantic, ethereal photos, cameos by bewitching girls—such as Zooey Deschanel, Erin Fetherston, and Karen Elson—and nostalgic stories of timeworn treasures including Anne of Green Gables books, heart lockets, and more. Not only does each issue spin a well-crafted yarn, but Lula’s online flipbook is just as enchanting.
If the Steven Sprouse-like logo doesn’t tip you off about Wonderland’s energetic coverage of the film, fashion, and art worlds, you’ll figure it out once you flip open the first page. Created by young Londoner, (A Visionaire alum and former Mario Testino assistant) Huw Gwyther, the book looks at with the unabashed, rocking enthusiasm of undergrads at St. Martins (of which Gwyther is an alumni, duh).
By offering short fashion films (in lieu of photoshoots) via web and limited-edition DVDs only, the Paris-and New York based magazine is quietly redefining the medium. Recent trendsetting contributors include Shirin Neshat, Julia Restoin Toirfeld, Missy Rayder, and Debbie Harry. If it sounds impressive, that’s because it is.
More that missed the list.
I’m in love with INDIE magazine, but apparently they don’t love me. This magazine used to be available in the states at select newstands, but disappeared recently. You can still pick up the amazingly detailed and spot on tome to independent fashion in Austria or order the magazine online.
A completely addictive magazine that features the best indie fashions from local and LA designers, Metropop has remained a strong voice in the indie fashion scene with it’s fashion spreads which feature young fashion designers. Recent cover girl Amanda Lepore and models such as Andre J and Jerry Tam of Form make the pages of this mag golden.
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Kitten Magazine Spring 2008
A new issue of Kitten Magazine just launched. Check out a preview below and then head to KittenMag.com for more.
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Scenes from Preen
Preen is out on shelves now. You can find an issue in almost any local magazine shop. A mix of young fashion, avant garde styling, and undefinable cool, the magazine offers a fresh alternative to Nylon for the girl looking to not look like everybody else.
Check out some picts from the newest issue which includes styling featuring Norma Kamali, Margiela, Sandoval and Uniqlo (thank god for this choice, I’m addicted to their Soho store)…
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The Model and The DOV
Radar magazine continues to be my favorite read. They just released an article about American Apparel’s pervy CEO Dov Charney that seems to give the dude some serious credit. It’s based off the experienced of one AA model who dealt with the t-shirt hawker directly. It’s quite possibly the best American Apparel article ever!!! Read it now!!!
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