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Fashion Week: Where Are The Black Models?

The lack of black models on fashion runways and in ad campaigns has become a persistent issue in the fashion industry. The issue was most recently highlighted by Vogue Italia’s “Black Issue,” which featured only black models on its pages. Some, including editor Amelia, saw the magazine as a gimmick, but it nonetheless got people talking about the issue of race in fashion. Unfortunately, all they did was talk. Keep reading »

Quick Pic: Shoes, Glorious Shoes

Sort of Boho, no? [Backstage before Anna Sui, 9/10/2008] Keep reading »

Quick Pic: Agyness Eyes Herself

Doesn’t model/Albert Hammond Jr. fiancée Agyness Deyn look purdy? [Backstage before Oscar de la Renta, 9/10/2008]

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Fashion Week: Betsey Johnson, Narciso Rodriguez

Yesterday was the fifth day of fashion week. Keep reading for some awesome fashions from Betsey Johnson and Narciso Rodriguez… Keep reading »

Quick Pic: Leaning In For A Kiss

Too bad she’s not going to get anything but a nice coat of lipstick. [Backstage before Max Azria, 9/9/2008] Keep reading »

Fashion Week: Derek Lam, Monique Lhuillier

Fashion week continues, keep reading for photos of some lovely dresses from Derek Lam and Monique Lhuillier… Keep reading »

Quick Pic: War Paint

No, her makeup did not look like this when she walked the runway. (And look! Even models use those earbuds you get for free with your iPod!) [Backstage before Monique Lhuillier, 9/9/2008] Keep reading »

Fashion Week: Luca Luca, Marc Jacobs

Yesterday Luca Luca and Marc Jacobs were among the designers who showed at New York Fashion Week. We don’t really have anywhere to wear Luca Luca — the clothes are little too sleek, fancy, and space-age for our everyday needs — but the Marc Jacobs jacket thing (below, far right) rules our world. Keep reading »

Quick Pic: Multitasking Is Essential

This is not pampering, this is work, people! [Backstage before Luca Luca, 9/8/2008] Keep reading »

Quick Pic: Nude Toenails Are In For Spring

A Doc Marten-wearing model gets her tootsie’s painted by a manicurist with very long, black fingernails. [Backstage before Carolina Herrera, 9/8/2008] Keep reading »