Is this American Apparel’s most shocking ad campaign to date? There’s no nudity or religious insensitivity, but the controversial clothing brand has done something we’ll admit totally caught us off guard: they featured someone other than the usual young, hot, disheveled, and above all naked, hipster. We don’t know Jacky’s exact age yet, but we’re Read more →
Name: Inny
Occupation: Writer/ Actor
Who’s your favorite actor? I love Edie Sedgwick.
What was the last thing you bought? A new pair or Matiko wedges.
What would you never wear? Uggs.
Name: Suzie Bird
Occupation: Model
What would you never be caught wearing? Black.
What’s your favorite vintage shop? Kili Watch in France.
What’s your favorite summertime drink? A Mojito.
Name: Cara Occupation: Student How would you describe your style? Evolving, classic and a little edgy. What was the last thing you bought? This lipstick from Sephora. What would you never be caught wearing? Uggs
It’s not very often that an America’s Next Top Model contestant stays in the headlines after her cycle ends. But for Isis King, it seems like her time in the spotlight has just begun. King, who appeared in the eleventh season of Tyra Banks‘s model-search reality show, was the first openly transgender person to compete. And despite finishing in tenth place, she’s managed to be one of the few contestants who’s actually gone on to star in a high-profile campaign–in ads for American Apparel‘s new ‘Legalize Gay’ tee line, a collaboration with GLAAD, and the company’s first campaign to feature a transgender person.
We talked to Isis about how she got involved in the history-making campaign, where she thinks trans people stand in the fashion world today (she says there’s a ‘don’t ask don’t tell policy’), and being a role model for the transgender community.
American Apparel is no stranger to controversial advertising: You’d be hard pressed to name something the LA-based brand hasn’t already done. Between nipples, pubic hair, and non-homogenized milk-consumption, there’s little master-mind Dov Charney could do at this point to surprise us. But AA’s latest promotional images don’t simply push product–they’re also aiming to do some Read more →
Summer is here! Well, basically.
Even though the season won’t officially change until June 20, the weather–and our work ethic–is telling us that summer is already well underway. And we couldn’t be happier.
Obviously, the first order of business whenever summer rolls around, is making sure you have your new favorite go-to swimsuit on hand. Shopping for bathing suits isn’t always easy–or fun–which is why we’ve gone ahead and done most of the heavy lifting for you.
Click through to see the top swimsuit trends this season. We guarantee you’ll find a suit that’ll suit (ha) you.
Name: Leanne
Occupation: Owner of The Cardinal and leather designer at American Apparel
What’s your favorite dish at The Cardinal? The fried chicken.
Is there anything you would never be caught wearing? No.
Name: Kristy K.
Occupation: Model
How would you describe your style? Simple, not too girly… I like to mix things.
What is your favorite store? Liberty in London.
What is your favorite scent? Tom Ford men’s cologne Bois Marocain.
So, not sure if you’d heard, but American Apparel hasn’t been doing so well financially over the past few years. Somehow, though, despite the fact that the company has been tangled up in millions of dollars in debt that is only increasing, CEO Dov Charney raked in almost twice as much money in 2011 than he had the year before.
Carey Mulligan Got Married in Prada… and Pink Wellies: Raaain on your wedding day… will force you to wear galoshes. Carey Mulligan eschewed bespoke Christian Louboutin blue-soled bridal pumps, opting for a pair of pink Wellies due to inclement weather. {Fabsugar UK}
Vena Cava Talks LF USA Partnership, Cat Food: The folks over at Refinery 29 sat down with Vena Cava designers Sophie Buhai and Lisa Maycock to talk about how LF USA saved their brand, and future plans for their label, which could include cat food. {Refinery 29}
Lady Grantham Lost Her Luggage: The Downton Abbey star says that on her way to the premiere of her new movie, Cheerful for the Wedding, her luggage (which included her dress for the event) got lost. Thankfully, Project Runway alum Daniel Vosovic was on hand to lend Ms. McGovern an LBD for the occasion. {Page Six}
Name: Nancy Won Occupation: Writer What are you currently listening to? Grimes What would you never be caught wearing? Leggings as pants. That’s my ultimate fashion pet peeve! What’s your motto? “Be Real. Keep it real.”
