Items Du Jour: Britney Goes Platinum, Tyra’s War on “Plus-Size” Term
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+ The Kardashian trio unveiled their latest clothing collection, which they launched in collaboration with British retailer Lipsy. Unsurprisingly, Kourtney, Kim, and Khloe model off their floral, curve-hugging dresses in the adverts for the line (perhaps it's the only way they'd be able to sell it?). Major kudos that they're not of the typical sequined and glittery New Year's Eve dress fare, but at the same time, I can't imagine women flocking to the stores (or in Americans' cases, online store) for a summery frock when they're looking for something festive.
+ Britney Spears surprised fans with a Twitter photo showcasing her new hair color: platinum blonde. Love it or leave it?
+ Tyra Banks seems to have joined Jennifer Lawrence in the war against negative body image words, claiming that she refuses to utter "plus-size," instead opting for "fiercely real." Not sure how quickly the latter will catch on, but it's a start!
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Items Du Jour: A&F Gets Desperate, J Law Explains Hair Cut, Baby VS Angels
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+ Realizing that there is actually a profit in larger-sized clothing now that their business is failing, Abercrombie & Fitch - who raised controversy this year over refusing to sell larger sizes for women - has decided to eat their words and sell larger sizes to "compete against rivals."
+ Jennifer Lawrence - who joins Pamela Anderson and Kristin Chenoweth in getting pixie cuts this month - says that she cut her hair short because "it just couldn't get any uglier."
+ Alessandra Ambrosia is feeling a little nostalgic as this year's Victoria's Secret Fashion Show approaches, as she offers up a candid backstage photo of her and fellow Angel Adriana Lima from 13 years ago.
+ Mario Testino shot Winona Ryder for next month's cover of V magazine - and is she as stunning as ever! Carlyne Cerf de Dudzeele styles her biker chick looks, which seem to reflect the character she portrays in her upcoming film, Homefront.
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Rihanna, Kate Moss Strip for ‘V’ Magazine Covers
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You know that V has got to be out of ideas for its cover if it resorts to featuring Rihanna and Kate Moss in their birthday suits. Yawn. Haven't we seen this before? Mario Testino shot the covers for this "Dynamic Duos" issue - on newsstands February 28 - one of which Kate's leg could eerily easily double as Rihanna's arm.
What do you think of V's latest issue - over it or love it?
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Karl Lagerfeld Doesn’t Want an Ugly Child
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In unsurprising news: Karl Lagerfeld has announced that he would not like to have an "ugly daughter." The German-born designer does not have any children of his own, but is concerned if he did, he would find it "difficult" if they were not aesthetically pleasing.
"It would have been difficult to have an ugly daughter. The care you take in your children gives a balance to your life. I think it accentuates your talent. If I were a woman, I would love to have lots of kids. But for men, I don't believe in it."
Speaking in conversation published in Interview magazine between Karl and former French Vogue editor Carine Roitfeld, she confessed her relationship with Mario Testino has helped her learn English better. "I helped him understand what a woman is, how she closes her legs, how she feels on high heels, how she wants to pull at her T-shirt and skirt. And Mario taught me to speak better English, which I was doing badly at the time. He also gave me confidence. When you have confidence, when you feel loved by people, you can tell them the truth. It's important that I can say the photo isn't beautiful or the photo shoot sucks," she said.
Kate Winslet Can’t Refuse a Nude Mario Testino Shoot
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Oscar-winning actress Kate Winslet couldn't refuse posing naked for "magician" Mario Testino. Winslet paid tribute to the legendary fashion photographer's ability to present women in the nude for shoots, and his ability to make them feel at ease with their bodies.
"You know that his biggest strength without fail is making women look beautiful. When Mario turns to you and says, 'It's beautiful, but I think it would work better naked, no?' How can one refuse? No matter what insecurities about oneself a subject may have, Mario makes them go away like a magician. One moment you are in the hair and makeup chair fully clothed and wishing you had smoother skin, longer legs and smaller feet and then Mario comes in and in that charming way he takes you by the hand and says, 'Don't worry it's going to be amazing,'" Kate said, presenting the photographer with a Lifetime Achievement award at the El Museo del Barrio gala in New York last week.
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Kate Moss Replaces Gisele for Vogue Eyewear
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Kate Moss is to front a campaign for Vogue Eyewear. The British model, who has previously appeared in glasses ads for Versace, Yves Saint Laurent and Just Cavalli, will be seen in a number of shots by photographer Mario Testino in Spring 2011.
Kate replaces Brazilian beauty Gisele Bundchen in the campaign, which will also feature a selection of four sunglasses and two optical frames chosen by the model named Kate's Favorites, WWD reports. The campaign for the collection was shot at Syon Park in London. Kate is famed for her fronting of successful campaigns for fashion houses including Chanel, Stella McCartney and makeup brand Rimmel.
Kate Moss Truly Involved in Longchamp Collection
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Kate Moss is treating her upcoming third collection for Longchamp as her “baby.”
The British supermodel is said to be involved in “every decision” of the designing process with the luxury French label. “Kate has treated the third collection as her baby. She is a woman and wants women to enjoy the bags as she would. I don’t think people imagine how involved Kate is or how much thought she gives the details. She’s involved in every decision,” creative director Sophie de la Fontaine explained.
The new line will feature a collection of “city living” canvas and leather shoulder bags, designed for everyday use in a host of military and safari shades, including khaki, cream and brown. An entire weekend range will also be included in the collection, which was inspired by a trip the 36-year-old beauty took to stay at designer Mario Testino‘s house in Peru.
Sophie also revealed Longchamp is keen to collaborate for a fourth line with the fashion icon: “Will there be a fourth collection? Of course! We hope so. We’d like it to go on forever as long as Kate wants it to.”
Quote of the Day: Mario Testino Talks Skinny Models
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“I think the world has greater problems than anorexia. Fashion uses young models, it always has, and of course they’re skinny. I was skinny too at their age.”
- Fashion photographer Mario Testino shares his opinion on the skinny fashion model issue.
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Read More | WWD via Fashionologie
Quote of the Day: Mario Testino on Kate Moss, Anna Wintour
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“Believe it or not, [Kate Moss] is shy. I go to events with her and I am, like, what’s the matter with you?’ and she is, like, shaking, nervous. I’m, like: ‘You’re a freak, because I am not shy at all.’ Anna Wintour, the editor-in-chief of American Vogue, is, you imagine, the most secure person, but she is shy, too. Often people mistake her shyness for coldness.”
- Fashion photographer Mario Testino talks about the shy personalities of Kate Moss and Anna Wintour.
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Mario Testino Honors Kate Moss
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A host of A-list stars attended an exclusive party in Kate Moss’ honor last night.
Legendary photographer Mario Testino launched his exhibition Kate Who? - which features a series of life-size portraits of the supermodel - with a private viewing at London’s Phillips de Pury & Co gallery and as well as Kate, Stella McCartney, Vivienne Westwood and Donatella Versace also turned up.
Kate, 36, looked stunning in a black asymmetrical dress and Christian Louboutin heels and Mario had previously paid tribute to her: “Kate represents the ultimate kind of woman - an icon of our times.”
The pair have been friends for many years, and Mario recently revealed how he first met Kate when she was just 14 and crying backstage after a catwalk show. Only a few copies of each photo from the Kate Who? exhibition will be available to buy, but the gallery has refused to comment on how much they are expected to make.
Later on in the evening, Kate and her friends headed to exclusive venue Mark’s Club to carry on the party.
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