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Thursday April 11th, 2013

Campaigns

American Apparel Fires Back at British Advertising Standards Authority Over Banned ‘Overtly Sexual’ Ads

by Tyler McCall

Yesterday, the British Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) ruled in favor of a complainant who claimed that two ads from American Apparel’s website were offensive because they sexually objectified women.

It’s not exactly new territory for the L.A. based brand, which has received complaints about its provocative advertising for years.

Still, it’s the second time the ASA has come down on American Apparel for images that live only the brand’s website–not in a magazine or on a billboard. A source in American Apparel’s marketing department accuses the ASA of simply banning them to get attention. (Pot, kettle, black, etc.)

Streetwalker

Street Style: Ada Hates Anything Pink

by Ashley Jahncke

Name: Ada Sanliman

What do you do? I’m a student and a musician.

What was the last thing you bought? This hat.

What was the last song you listened to? “All Your Love” by Norah Jones.

What are you currently obsessed with? Shoes!

Which website do you visit first thing in the morning?

Fashion News Roundup

Coco Chanel Becomes a Comic, Jeremiah Brent Gets Engaged, and Anna Wintour Is Hiring

by Miranda Barros

To add to your Coco Chanel biography collection: The Coco Chanel comic, a part of Naïve’s “Grands Destins de Femmes” collection, with illustrations by Bernard Ciccolini and text by Pascale Frey. {Vogue Paris}

Need a new job? Anna Wintour is on the prowl for her new PR director—and she’s turning to the realm of politics and business to find one. {New York Post}

Rachel Zoe’s cutest ex-assistant Jeremiah Brent got engaged Monday to Nate Berkus. Mazel tov, ‘Miah! {US Weekly}

American Apparel’s ads are once again brewing trouble. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) is calling the company out for two predictably provocative ads in which the models appeared “vulnerable.” {HuffPo}

The Business

Dov Charney Made $2 Million in 2012: Is It Too Much?

by Hayley Phelan

It looks like American Apparel might finally be out of the woods. That is, if Dov Charney’s 2012 paycheck is any indication.

What Fashionista Editors Want for Spring

by Tyler McCall

The first official day of “spring” is tomorrow. Apparently. (With another snow day yesterday we’re starting to doubt spring will ever come.) Even though the weather is still kind of miserable, we’ve already started our spring shopping lists. Here’s what we’re all craving if warmer weather ever happens. Fingers crossed.

The Business

It’s a Miracle: American Apparel Actually Turned a Profit Last Quarter

by Dhani Mau

Even Wall Street was surprised to learn that American Apparel turned a profit in the fourth quarter.

Shopping

The 5 Commandments of Editor Style

by Hayley Phelan

We’re not exactly sure how it happens (is a memo sent out or something?) but each season there’s always a few key pieces or amazing style tricks that all the editors are sporting during fashion month. It’s almost as if they adhere to a set of rules–or commandments if you will. Click through for our Read more →

Streetwalker

Street Style: Shinhye Hates Droop But Loves Soup

by Ashley Jahncke

Name: Shinhye

What do you do? I’m a designer.

How would you describe your style? Comfortable and modern.

What was the last thing you bought? A Derek Lam lace combo dress.

What would you never be caught wearing? A droopy dress.

What’s your favorite food? Soup.

What are you wearing?

Streetwalker

Street Style: Alexandra is Still Listening to Luscious Jackson

by Ashley Jahncke

Name: Alexandra De La Vega

What do you do? Marc Jacobs intern/student

What was the last thing you bought? Juice and an egg sandwich.

What would you never be caught wearing? Uggs.

What’s your biggest vice? Candy.

What was the last song you listened to? “Naked Eye” by Luscious Jackson

What are you wearing?

Fashion News Roundup

Jessica Simpson Reveals Her Baby Bump, American Apparel Fights Back and Pippa Middleton to the TODAY Show?

by Tyler McCall

Jessica Simpson served as maid of honor this weekend for her former assistant, looking chic in a black gown that revealed her baby bump. {US Weekly}

You could be seeing a lot more of Pippa Middleton (and her fabulous bum): Rumors are swirling that the Today Show is courting Kate’s sister to be a correspondent, with a hefty six figure lure. {Jezebel}

American Apparel is not too pleased about the recent ASA ban of one of their ads, reporting that the “sexualized child” in the banned ad was actually 23 years old when the photo was taken. {WWD}

American Apparel Ads Come Under Fire… Again

by Hayley Phelan

The recent lawsuit brought against Dov Charney for allegedly choking an employee isn’t the only reason American Apparel is in the news today: The retailer’s risque digital campaigns have been deemed “irresponsible” by an advertising watchdog in the UK, The Telegraph is reporting.

According to the complaints, American Apparel’s ads featured “gratuitous” nudity and the sexualization of models who appear to be under 16. We know… shocker.

Fashion Law

Update: Dov Charney is Being Sued for ‘Choking’ an American Apparel Employee

by Hayley Phelan

Dov Charney is headed back to court–this time for allegedly choking a store employee and rubbing his face in dirt, the LA Times is reporting.

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