FASHION INDIE
Misshapes Go Mainstream (Yeah, It’s Not The First Time, But This Time It’s Major)
Leigh Lezark seems to be poised and ready to ditch the two other skeletors from the DJ group Misshapes to become her own little fashion powerhouse. Thank god, cause Leigh has always been and will always be the most interesting piece of the Misshapes puzzle.
She just signed a worldwide representation and endorsement deal with IMG, which means her face will become so “it” you’ll want to vomit from Leigh overload. This is a big step for the fashion newcomer and will undoubtingly cement her as a bonafide future style icon.
In other news, the Misshapes plan for rock out with their emaciated cocks out on June 7th as they celebrate the launch of their new website (so lame). The party will take place at the Tribeca Grand and will most likely be part of the Grand Life series of events (oh so flippin fun, you have no idea).
Much love from Fashion Indie Leigh, we’ve been addicted to your career for some time and we’re glad you’re still relevant enough for us to want to talk about you.
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Louis Vuitton Doesn’t Hate Darfur, Just Copyright Infringement
Pretty darn similar.Photo: Nadiaplesner.com, Courtesy of Louis Vuitton
The Louis Vuitton vs. Nadia Plesner battle is heating up, with the Danish art student questioning what can be considered art and the house of Marc trying to not seem like the bad guys while protecting their copyrights.
New York Magazine offered and insightful look at the lawsuit and how Louis was only taking the most logical step after dealing with an artist that refused to cease and desist. It’s one for the textbooks and will most likely prevent other artists from messing with the Vuitton’s of the world any time soon. The full story below…
Earlier this week we ran a Q&A with Nadia Plesner, the Danish art student embroiled in a copyright lawsuit with Louis Vuitton. She created an image depicting a Darfurian child holding a bag based on a Louis Vuitton design for a campaign to raise awareness of the ongoing genocide in Darfur. Her message is that we care more about items like the Vuitton purse and the celebrities that carry them than serious issues like Darfur. Today a spokeswoman from Louis Vuitton rang us up to offer their side of the story.
She said the fashion house initially did not ask for damages when it noticed the colors and design of the bag in Plesner’s painting appeared to be an exact copy of the Audra bag pictured above. They sent Plesner a letter asking her to respect the rights of other artists like Louis Vuitton creative director Marc Jacobs and artist Takashi Murakami, who designed the bag. Plesner didn’t respond to the letter but continued her campaign and posted the letter on her Website. The spokeswoman also noted when Plesner started the campaign, she was donating 30 percent of the profits from the sale of T-shirts and posters with the image (now her Website says she’s donating 100 percent of the profits).
Since Plesner didn’t respond to Louis Vuitton, the house went to court in Paris to file an injunction. On March 25 the court declared the image was a clear infringement of Louis Vuitton’s copyright on the bag and ordered Plesner to cease and desist. When Plesner ignored this injunction, Louis Vuitton took further action and asked for 5,000 euros for each day she continued to sell the product (just under $7,700; some erroneous reports say $20,000 a day). “If companies don’t take action to protect trademarks, it’s harder to do so in the future,” the spokeswoman said. “I just think the way she’s portraying this she’s not telling what Louis Vuitton did to prevent the lawsuit.”
She added Louis Vuitton is not trying to stop Plesner’s campaign and hopes to find a solution to allow it to continue without infringing on Louis Vuitton’s intellectual-property rights.
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Amy Winehouse Does Yet Another Thing That Makes Us Want To Talk About Her and Her Trainwreck of a Life
Amy Winehouse recently got stuck in traffic (Oh, exciting. Tell me more.). Tired of waiting in her vehicle (and desperate for a hit of just about anything she could get her hands on) Amy walked the highway seeking out a fresh tailpipe in which she could attach her lips for a cool blast of CO2. Fortunately Amy found a fan (aka a UN Goodwill Ambassador who mistook her for a starving African) who helped her get her fix.
We have the photos and the “accurate” dialog below
UN Ambassador : Hello. My name is Jenny. I am with the UN Goodwill Mission. I am here to help you.
Amy: groans. belches. and scratches crotch
UN Ambassador: I just need to ask you a few questions before we can take you to our rehabilitation center.
Amy: They try to make me go to rehab and I said no, no, no.
UN Ambassador: No miss. This isn’t rehab. It’s a center where they will provide food and medication.
Amy: Did you say medication? Where do I sign up…
UN Ambassador: Here you go, just fill this out.
UN Ambassador: Okay, boys take a photo for Angelina. Let her know we just found her next entrant into CODENAME: Adoption.
Remind me again why she’s a style icon?
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Fashion Web Links
Jigsaw clutch, at Bag Bliss
Stiletto Jungle discovers no-slip strapless bras.
Bag Bliss lists 14 fabulous bags under $140.
Bag Snob re-visits with the master of elegance: Oscar de la Renta.
Beauty Snob learns how the Material Girl stays 50 and fabulous.
Coquette finds fresh summer looks colored green.
Fashion Indie announces winner of Project Handbag, Christina Oerte.
My Fashion Life catches Giorgio Armani during his whirlwind tour of NYC.
Papierblog looks at the greatest fashion entrepreneurs.
Second City Style shows you how to get spring runway looks with vintage.
Shrimpton Couture weighs in on the Costume Institute Gala.
StyleBakery.com’s tips for finding the right swimsuit for your figure.
Stylehive reviews the Metropolitan Museum Costume Institute Gala.
WE LOVE BEAUTY.com wants you to VOTE for look of April.
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FIT Seniors Present Tonight
FIT Senior Collection 2008 Fashion Show is tonight. You might be able to crash it if you ask them nicely enough.
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
FIT Senior Collection 2008 Fashion Show,
Fashion Institute of Technology, John E. Reeves Great Hall,
Seventh Avenue at 27th St.
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Internet vs. Print: Bloomingdale’s Ditches The Catalog
Here’s a fun story you can tell your kids.
There was once some strange magazine type thing that stores use to send people in the mail called a catalog which featured certain looks and must have items from the store. But then, people realized they were killing a shit load of trees and spending a crap load on reaching customers that would just head online to buy the stuff they saw.
Of course some companies like Bloomingdales weren’t smart enough to make things in the catalog available online, so they lost customers and finally gave up on the catalog altogether.
And so brought upon the death of catalogs, which was quickly followed by the death of magazines and books. So you see kiddies, print is dead, long live the Internet!!!
Oh, what a joy to be in online publishing at the dawn of the death of glossies!!!
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I Don’t Think They’re Ready for this Jelly
Everyone seems to be freaking the fuck out about these snaps from the House of Dereon’s new kids collection. Apparently someone doesn’t think “fuck me” pumps and five year olds mix. Personally, I don’t think this message is to far off from the one we’ve been promoting on the Disney Channel or in tabloid media. Women are discovering at a much younger age the need to be “sexualized”. Yes, it is disgusting, but like the Miley Cyrus backlash, this is just another attempt to place blame in the wrong direction. Should you be pissed at Beyonce’s momma for hawking this shit, or at the idiots who buy it for their kids?
Personally, while I do think the collection is extremely tacky, I don’t see anything wrong with heels on little girls. What girl or boy hasn’t attempted to walk in their mom’s heels (It was once, I was 6, and had it not been caught on tape it probably wouldn’t have been as big as a deal as it has become. Especially, love it when Mama Saynt shows it to my prospective love interests. Nothing says question your boyfriend’s sexuality faster than a video of him strutting in stilletoes. Thanks mom.)? Regardless, I think it’s weird to see girls at such a young age in heels, skinny jeans, and make-up, but isn’t this how children are displayed on shows like The Suite Life of Zack and Cody, Hanna Montana, and High School Musical?
Where should we draw the line when it comes to decency amongst children? Oh, yeah at home. If you don’t want your kids looking like tramps, don’t buy it, but quit being such a mom blogger and freaking out about it on the web, it’s annoying and know one cares about you flipping opinion.
Yeah, this seems bad, but it could be a lot, lot worse..
Apple Bottoms for babies?
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Paris Hilton Gets Grilled by Letterman
Letterman calls Paris Hilton an “entrepreneur”. I think he meant genital wart on the vadge of society.
Last year Paris had her name on a nightclub, Carl JR’s hamburgers, a perfume line, a clothing line and some shoes.
This year it’s canned champaign, a doll, hair extensions, and doggie clothes.
I hate to break the news. But I think we can safely break the news that Paris is in a downward spiral. Getting old suck for a Hilton
P.S. Love how she instantaneously places her hand on her hip when she walks out. Did she think the bright studio lights were paparazzi. Oh, the joys of fame.
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Boys, Boys, Boys…
Further proof that the gays rule fashion!!!
To what kind of women do emaciated twinks with feathered hair appeal too? Is the look of a 14 year old boy the new standard for what’s attractive in fashion? Those who find this to be the correct image of a man are dilluted brain fucks who would rather have a daily dosing of man jam then spend a second to hear how you’re day went. Beware of the images we’re being fed.
Cause honestly guys. I’m feeling fat today and if this is hot I’m heading to the gym.
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Louis Vuitton Just Invited Us to Breakfast (File Under: Shit I Never Thought I’d Write In a Title)
First Gucci calls and invites me to their Madonna/Malawi Gala.
Then American Express makes nice for canceling our Peter Som invite by giving us VIP seats at Zac Posen.
Now Louis Vuitton has invited us to a breakfast with their CEO.
Somebody pinch me. I think I’ve died and gone to fashion heaven.
The house of Jacobs plans to play nice with a few fashion bloggers by letting us enjoy pancakes and OJ with
Louis Vuitton America’s main honcho. We’ll give you the full report from our breakfast till next week, but just feel happy that you’re one of the few folks who get to live vicariously though us. Yeah, I know, you’re fucking jealous.
How’s this?
If we get anything at the event we’ll give it away on FashionIndie.com. Promises. Sound like a fair compremise.
Check us out next week for the full story on our Louis Vuitton’s/Fashion Indie lovefest.
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Iman to be the Face of Black Fashion
Iman is the choice face for the cover of the all black model issue of Italian Vogue. She beat out every other young, fresh, not married to David Bowie face for the cover, which is great for the model who’s better know in Canada then the US lately. Heidi Klum tried securing the cover by hitting the shoot in black face, but even in her get up she couldn’t compete with the Imonster.
Remember indies, BUY THE BLACK ITALIAN VOGUE. Then, NEVER BUY ANOTHER ISSUE OF VOGUE EVER AGAIN.
That’s the only way you’re gonna affect change in fashion, so be sure to follow and spread the gospel like biscuits on a Thanksgiving dinner table.
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Look Up in the Sky, It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s a New Exhibit at the MET (Oh, God I just Revealed My Corn. Apologies indies)
The Superheroes have arrived at the MET.
I’m heading there tomorrow, but I got a special preview of the event from the likes of The New York Times (photos in the Gallery).
Original costumes from Spiderman, X-Men and Iron Man are on display along with original works of fashion art from Alexander McQueen, Moschino, and Giorgio Armani. Two of my favorite things are together for the first time ever. I could ravage Anna Wintour right now. Shit, I think I wet myself.
Be sure to hit up the exhibit pronto. I might get arrested for trying to steal some items tomorrow, but if I can get into the Iron Man suit quick enough I should be able to blast past security and steal Mystique body suit from X-men to enjoy a superhuman rendezvous later in the evening. Seriously, these are the thoughts that run through my head during the day. I know. I need help
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- Iron Man at the MET
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Anna Nicole Biopic Proves It Really is Difficult to Act Like a Bad Actress
Can’t even begin to express my excitement over this steaming pile of camp. I will watch it, make a drinking game, then watch it again, make a pill popping game, then watch it again, then die, then return from the dead to narrate my story. Oh, lordy how wonderful you are for bestowing upon us this masterful work of cinematic genius.
Can someone off Paris Hilton already? I don’t want to miss out on the opportunity to sign Willa Ford to play the late heiress. Cause you know the chicks gonna be accepting an Oscar after this instant classic.
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