Viv Westwood Thinks You’re Ugly, Top Model Thinks It’s British and Stella McC Thinks She’s an Episode of “Glee”

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

- ”People have never looked so ugly… We are so conformist, nobody is thinking. I’m a fashion designer and people think ‘what do I know?’ but I’m talking about all this disposable crap. So I’m saying buy less, choose well, make it last.” — delightful harridan Vivienne Westwood. [Guardian]

- Speaking of delightful harridans, these paper dolls of Dame Maggie Smith‘s sublime Dowager Countess from Downton Abbey are everything. Ever. [Vulture]

- America’s Next Top Model is still happening. Now in its 18th cycle, this time around it’s a “British Invasion” with seven British models versus seven American models. Sort of like a 21st century Revolutionary War with bikinis and smizing. [The Cut]

INDIE NEWSROOM: MOBama Joins the Twitter…Blue Ivy Carter Sets Billboard Record…Models Strip in French Museum

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

- The Twitterverse rejoiced after learning that Michelle Obama has joined the social media giant. And while the actual account will be run by the Fierce Lady’s team, her personal tweets will be lovingly signed, “MO.” With the hashtag: #HBIC [MOBama's Twitter]

INDIE REWIND: The Greatest Supermodels of the 70s

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

What the 60s set into motion, the 70s broke up on a glass table and snorted through several stacks of hundred dollar bills. Supermodels went from being muses of the fashion world to muses of rock stars, actors, athletes and the occasional congressman when the wife was out of town, while trying their hands in front of the camera and behind the microphone. This decade saw the birth of outsized personalities that continue to shake up the world whenever they deign to acknowledge it. Put on some Cheryl Lynn, we’re going to the 70s!

INDIE REWIND: The Greatest Supermodels of the 60s

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

From Twiggy and her doe eyes to Veruschka and her neverending gams, these girls of the 60s originally defined what it meant to be a “supermodel.”

Modeling Schools are a Total Waste of Time and Money

Edited by Benjamin Kanarek

I am sure you have all seen those adverts saying, “…become a top model…”.  Or “You can become a model in only 6 weeks…” etc.

Top Ten Models for Spring-Summer 2011

Edited by Benjamin Kanarek

From: Benjamin Kanarek Blog

Tyra and the Ladies of The View Kind of Openly Mock Naomi Campbell

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

When it comes to the flames of tension and mistrust between supermodels of the world Tyra Banks and Naomi Campbell — who famously “kissed and made up” on Tyra’s talk show some six years ago — allow me to fan them using this video of Ty Ty and the ladies of The View laughing at models falling during Naomi’s Fashion for Relief runway show.

Guys Guide To Prom

Edited by McArthur Joseph

Yes, boy MEN prom season is in full swing. Prom is probably one of the most important night of your High School life and if you you follow this guide you won’t be left looking like a dud.

MUSE OF THE WORLD: Franca Sozzani Says Go to Hell, Blake Lively Dyes and Top Model’s All Star Return

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

- Vogue Italia editor in chief and avid blogger, Franca Sozzani says that if you don’t like her blog, you “can go to hell.” Sozzani elaborates, “I say that I’m sick and tired and I won’t write my blog anymore, then they say, ‘Oh, continue.’ I write what I think and we can’t all agree; if we all did, where would controversy be? If there is no controversy, there is no opinion.”  [WWD]

Top Model Winner Ann Ward in Vogue Italia

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

Remember when André Leon Talley came aboard the U.S.S. Tyra, took over America’s Next Top Model and picked the girl to win Cycle 15 within the first 5 minutes? Well, that girl, the long and lanky Ann Ward has made her Vogue Italia debut and the pictures just go to show that ALT can do in one fell swoop what ANTM has been trying to do for 8 years: create an actual top model.