Quote of the Day: Nina Garcia Talks Diversity in Fashion Industry

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“I think there’s diversity already. I think it’s been a little bit blown up out of proportion.”

- Marie Claire fashion director and Project Runway judge Nina Garcia, when asked about the recent controversy surrounding new Essence fashion editor Ellianna Placas.

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Calvin Klein Glad to Be Out of Fashion Industry

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Calvin Klein claims trends are “meaningless.”

The legendary designer is no longer involved in the fashion world and although his legacy lives on through his Calvin Klein label, he insists he doesn’t miss it because he hates trying to keep up with what clothes are popular.

“You know, since I’m no longer involved in the fashion business, I’m so happy to not pay attention to trends because they are meaningless anyway. They are over fast. As soon as you see them, as soon as you see people wearing them, they are over. That’s it. As soon as you see it on someone, forget it.”

The label is currently enjoying huge success thanks to advertising campaigns starring the likes of Zoe Saldana and Lara Stone, but Calvin - who sold his business in 2002 - refuses to take credit for it: “I have nothing to do with any of it. I sold the company. I have nothing to do with it.”

Lily Cole Planning to Retire From Modeling

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As much as it was hoped to be a rumor, Lily Cole is seriously considering to retire from modeling.

The flame-haired British beauty admits her heart lies in acting, and her days left in the modeling world may be numbered.

“I love acting and if the right opportunity did come along I would definitely consider quitting altogether. It is certainly something I want to prioritize in the future. It’s not a finite decision though - I may not get the opportunity. If a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity came along I’d even consider leaving Cambridge University to do a film. I’d definitely weigh up my options and talk to my tutors about flexibility.”

The 22-year-old model, however, admits her time in the industry has helped her develop as an actress.

“It’s hard to distinguish whether it has helped but I don’t know any other way. It’s definitely helped confidence wise. I find acting much more of a challenge - acting is definitely harder.”

Recently Lily confessed she was not into following trends and prefers to wear timeless pieces: “To be honest, I’m not a huge follower of trends. I just go with what I feel and what I like, I have a lot of things in my wardrobe that like I consider quite timeless and that I’ll wear again and again through the years.”

Quote of the Day: Crystal Renn Hates the Word Plus-Size

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“Part of the problem is this focus on straight sizes and plus sizes. It is creating an ‘us and them’ mentality. We need to change the way we approach the whole thing, and do away with these terms. All we are is a bunch of models, no matter what size. Among women at large there’s no separation into straight sizes and plus sizes. The term ‘plus-size’ leaves the public confused. In the industry a size eight is considered plus. In the wider world women don’t think like that.”

- Size 12 model Crystal Renn, speaks out about the term “plus-size.”

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VIDEO: Victoria Beckham Talks Models and Weight on The View

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You can’t expect to guest host on The View and not be prepared to address “weighty” issues.

During her appearance today, fashionista Victoria Beckham contributed to a discussion about the fashion industry’s supposed preference for thinner models. Beckham - who is also a designer herself - claimed the business is actually trying to implement some changes.

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Catwalks May Lose Lily Cole to the Big Screen

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Lily Cole is fed up of modeling.

The 21-year-old beauty wants to veer away from the fashion and beauty industry and instead plans to spend the rest of her working days focusing on her acting career.

“I’d like to act and not really model so much. I wouldn’t want to treat acting as a convenient thing to do now and again. I’ve been doing modeling for years and I feel like I’ve taken out of it what I need to and I’m ready for new things.”

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Quote of the Day: Christopher Kane on Bloggers

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“It’s a bit mad, isn’t it? It feels like it’s happened all of a sudden and at some shows this season the front row was just all bloggers. I think it will die down though, and people know what they are doing. No one who wants to read a serious review of a show is going to look at what a 14-year-old thinks. But it has become more critical; people can say what they want about anyone on a blog without consequences and that’s quite scary. There are real repercussions for a designer if a photo of something is leaked by a blog; it can be copied in a fortnight and that can really harm a business. You have to be much more careful now.”

- Fashion designer Christopher Kane talks about the emerging internet presence in the fashion industry.

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Anna Wintour Feels Sorry For Designers

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First she proves that she laughs, now Anna Wintour says that she feels sorry for upcoming fashion designers.

The Vogue editor, who is regarded as one of the most influential voices in the fashion world, empathizes with new stylists and designers because the fashion market is currently swamped with impressive talent.

“Now is not an easy time to start as a young designer—unless you are very special and dedicated, and not afraid of hard work.”

The magazine chief says that upcoming designers must question their determination and longevity before committing to a fashion career, as it is growing increasingly difficult to become an established name in the industry.

“Talent is obviously important. But you need someone with personality, too, someone who is willing to listen. A designer really needs to spend five or 10 years learning the craft, learning the business. Sometimes you can get someone who has become a huge star overnight, but it is so rare that it works. Sometimes a lack of understanding, a certain naivety about the business can be refreshing, but it so often doesn’t work. People can get carried away with what is new and young and different, but unless you are someone like Marc Jacobs, you should think long and hard. So many are struggling.”

Nick Knight Joins Naomi Campbell in Fighting Industry Racism

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Nick Knight thinks that the fashion industry is racist.

The photographer claims the profession is geared towards white models and is unhappy that some industry professionals are reluctant to work with black models.

“I’ve always I’ve always found the fashion industry to be extremely racist, to the point that I don’t know how they get away with it. When I first started I couldn’t believe what I was hearing, ‘We can’t have a black model—they’re not aspirational.’ You can’t say that!”

Supermodel Naomi Campbell agrees with Nick, previously claiming she wasn’t given as much work as other models because of her skin color.

Speaking about Naomi’s anger, Nick said, “Talk to Naomi and she’s f***ing incandescent with rage that she’s not on the cover of Vogue. She puts it down to racism.”

Naomi, who has been on the cover of British Vogue eight times, has previously spoken about racism in the fashion industry.

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Quote of the Day: Ashley Olsen on What Her Customers Don’t Know

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“The customer who buys the clothes almost never knows [Mary-Kate and I are] involved.”

- Ashley Olsen on The Row customers (right, because those who can afford to buy $3,000 t-shirts are completely out of touch with fashion industry knowledge).

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