Is Blackface Acceptable In Fashion?
The fashion world is pushing the envelope once again. Toward the end of last year, Numero Magazine rubbed people the wrong way with its “African Queen,” editorial featuring a white model in blackface, and now Vogue Netherlands has done the exact same thing! The May 2013 issue features Heritage Heroes, which is a retrospective editorial of some of Marc Jacobs’s
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Marilyn Manson Changes Careers
Marilyn Manson is back in the spotlight thanks to Saint Laurent Paris. According to Vogue UK, Manson was chosen by creative director and famed fashion photographer, Hedi Slimane, to bfront e the face of Saint Laurent Paris‘ pre-fall 2013 menswear line. In the “Beautiful People” campaign, the eccentric rock singer rocks all-blace with a facial expression
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Men And Their Hose
Stars like Lil Wayne, Justin Bieber and Russell Brand love their “meggins,” but will they jump on the mantyhose trend? Mantyhose, which is also called “brosiery” and “guylons,” Mantyhose are pantyhose for men! Emilio Cavallini’s creation are about $40, and are shockingly increasing in popularity. “They wear the tights with shorts, under jeans that have holes, under
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Real Men Rock Meggings!
It seems to now be acceptable for men to casually wear leggings! We’ve already seem male athlete in the realms of bicycling, running track, etc rocking the tight bitches, but now male leggings are becoming a male fashion trend. Meggings is a new trend that is quickly becoming popular overseas, and stars like Justin Bieber, Russell Brand and Lenny
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Wedge Sneakers: A Go Or A No?
Do you guy’s remember Mya? She was this really pretty girl who had quite a few hits and just kind of went away? Well I remember being in elementary school seeing her video for her song “Movin’ On.” Not only did this video spark my unrequited love for Silkk the Shocker (go ahead and judge
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Team USA, or Team Dollar Bill?
Although I find solace in fashion, there are constant sources of controversy in the industry. The latest one being that the designer of the Team USA Olympics Opening Ceremony uniforms, one Mr. Ralph Lauren, outsourced the manufacturing of the uniforms to China. Sounds like an oxymoron, no? Outsourcing is and has been a topic of
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Is it Really Necessary?
Recently I had the pleasure of conversing with a fellow stylist that is actually much further along in his styling career than I am. Said stylist offered to review and critique my portfolio. As someone that is learning to become more open to constructive criticism, I felt that this may be a good opportunity for
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Dress For The Occasion
“You don’t always have to be dressed for comfort, but you should always be dressed for the occasion.” I don’t know about you guys, but I am really looking forward to a long weekend filled with friends, fun, laughter, and food. Memorial Day weekend is usually an indicator that my social calendar will soon be
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How to Wear Color Blocked Shoes
It’s obvious that the color-blocking trend is here to stay as evident by this season’s shoes. Many a shoe designer has taken on the trend and incorporated it into stylish platforms and wedges. I must say that there are some fierce shoes out there for spring and summer that I need in my life sooner
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Get Into This: Adrienne Bailon
Am I seriously the only person that has taken notice of Adrienne Bailon’s style as of late? She has been serving face and style for all of her recent appearances. Adrienne and former 106 and Park hostess Julissa Bermudez are in the process of filming and promoting their new reality show Empire Girls. While I’m
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