Aggy Deyn Works the Pole in Movie Role: Super Plays Stripper in “Pusher”

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

Agyness Deyn is the latest model to turn actress and she is working hard for the money in her newest role. 

James Dean: A Fashion Retrospective

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

Today, September 30th, 56 years ago, 24-year-old James Dean died in a car crash, prematurely ending a promising film career but cementing his status as a cinematic icon. Over the years, his legend only grows and his style has become as iconic as his acting roles. Just take a look at the season’s runways and editorials where Dean’s spirit looms large.

First Coachella Dream with Dr Martens and his Prescriptions

Edited by Jessica Lapidos

In a fantastical dream last night, I was skipping through hot fields packed with wildly garbed people and hula hoops. Ahead of me, The Black Keys were electrifying “Everlasting Light” on a massive stage, and behind me there was a great deal of foofaraw; including a giant glowing structure built of egg cartons and, oddly enough, each of my  head scarves. I was floating, lighter than air, and every time I looked down at my feet, I was wearing a different pair of Dr. Martens. Metallic high tops! Purple polka dot creepers! Impressionist floral combat boots! And each time the Docs made a switch, The Sartorialist, Scott Schumann, snapped a picture of me. Meanwhile Garance Doré was across the field with 3 trailer trucks and a bevy of models, lighting, and incidentally, glow sticks, whilst she directed a photo shoot. When I turned back, The Black Keys had stopped, and the president of Dr. Martens takes the mic to welcome us all to Coachella 2012.

There can only be one explanation for such a dream….

MUSE OF THE WORLD: Anna Turns Up at the Webbys…Walking Oxymoron: Jessica Simpson, Fashion Mentor…Mimi’s Fifi Remix

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

- Anna Wintour apparently got lost on her way to something that actually mattered as she made a pit stop at the Webbys to accept the award for Best Fashion Site. Her acceptance speech, in its entirety: “Sometimes geeks can be chic.” She gets it. [Styleite]

MUSE OF THE WORLD: Patrick Robinson Falls Out of the Gap, Sarah Burton’s Secret to the Royal Wedding Secret and Gaga’s ‘Judas’ Hath Sprung a Leak

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

- Gap says, “Here’s to you Mr. Robinson,” dismissing their design chief of the past 5 years, Patrick Robinson, over sluggish sales. [NYT]

MUSE OF THE WORLD: Barbie Dello Russo, Aggy Breaks a Fashionable Sweat and Gaga’s Judas Betrays Catholics

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

- Vogue Nippon‘s Anna Dello Russo has had her incredible style immortalized with her very own Barbie. Mario Paglino and Gianni Cossi of Magia 2000 created the custom doll in the Dolce & Gabbana lace dress and leopard clutch Dello Russo wore to the Burberry Spring 2011 men’s show. Barbie Dello Russo’s 4,000 pairs of doll heels sold separately. [Styleite]

From “It Girl” to “Having a Moment”: The Life Cycle of the Supermodel

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

Modelina is excited to report that Agyness Deyn is “back.” Aggy is basking in the supermodel spotlight once again after what amounts to a fashion eternity: “her last runway appearance was during the Spring 2011 season” — that is last fall.  Admittedly, I’ve missed the Deyn, but with only a few months in model hibernation, is this an official comeback?

The 25 Greatest Supermodels of the Past 50 Years: The 90s and 00s

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

The 90s began with the biggest names in the business and then they were all but wiped out when 15 year old Kate Moss slouched onto the scene. Like Twiggy, Jean Shrimpton and Penelope Tree (who bears a striking resemblance to Kate) before her, Kate ushered in a new body image for women to aspire to. That image was the definitive shape for the past two decades and only now are we seeing curves reappear on the runway and in advertising. We’re parking this model mobile in the here and now!