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Thursday June 13th, 2013

Carolyn Murphy Sunbathes on Vogue Thailand, an Internship with Karl Lagerfeld Is Up for Auction, and Rihanna Gets Censored in Dublin
Fashion News Roundup

Carolyn Murphy Sunbathes on Vogue Thailand, an Internship with Karl Lagerfeld Is Up for Auction, and Rihanna Gets Censored in Dublin

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Carolyn Murphy lies out on the sand for Vogue Thailand’s June cover shoot, lensed by Lincoln Pilcher. {Fashion Gone Rogue}

Chloë Sevigny says the “obscene” sight of crowds of girls in “denim underwear” at Coachella made her rethink her stance on jean cutoffs. {The Cut}

A Chanel internship with Karl Lagerfeld is just one of the awesome things that will be up for auction at Natalia Vodianova’s Love Ball, which will help raise funds for the model’s charity The Naked Heart Foundation. {WWD}

The new beauty trend straight men are apparently embracing? Color manicures. {New York Times}

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Monday April 8th, 2013

Carine Roitfeld’s Latest Editorial Featuring Endangered Baby Animals Met with Backlash

Carine Roitfeld’s Latest Editorial Featuring Endangered Baby Animals Met with Backlash

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Animals used as props in fashion shoots is nothing new–it’s a trend we’ve documented well here at Fashionista. Cats in fashion spreads? Adorable! But our readers were outraged upon viewing Carine Roitfeld’s latest spread for Harper’s Bazaar, entitled “The Animal Nursery,” featuring models Kate Upton and Irina Shayk posing with baby endangered species.

A sampling of those reactions:

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Wednesday March 20th, 2013

Why Is Real Fur Pretending to Be Fake?

Why Is Real Fur Pretending to Be Fake?

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Every few months or so, we seem to hear about a new scandal involving real fur masquerading as faux: A raid here, an investigation there–it’s all very dramatic.

So why, exactly, would a label want to substitute (in theory) a much more dear material for a synthetic version? How can it possibly be cost-effective?

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Thursday March 14th, 2013

Fur is Back in Fashion with a Vengeance: Will You Embrace It?

Fur is Back in Fashion with a Vengeance: Will You Embrace It?

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Supporters call it “natural” and “sustainable.” Opposers say it’s cruel and inhumane. But whichever side you fall on, there’s no denying that fur had a major presence on the fall 2013 runways this past month, being hailed as one of the biggest trends for next season.

We scoured through every single photo of every single collection that walked this season and found that a startling 70% of the designers who showed during fashion month used fur in at least one look. Does this mean society is ready to embrace fur? Or is the fashion industry just trying to force it on us. We investigate.

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Thursday February 28th, 2013

Macy’s Designs a Marilyn Monroe Collection, Kerry Washington Changed Her Oscars Dress Last Minute, and PETA’s Mad at Beyoncé
Fashion News Roundup

Macy’s Designs a Marilyn Monroe Collection, Kerry Washington Changed Her Oscars Dress Last Minute, and PETA’s Mad at Beyoncé

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Macy’s is debuting a totally adorable juniors’ line inspired by Marilyn Monroe. {Macy’s}

We wish we were the “friend” holed up drinking wine with Jennifer Lawrence in Hawaii in these pap shots. Call us, Jen? {US Weekly}

Beyoncé had a pair of Isabel Marant wedge sneakers customized by PMK in exotic skins that include anaconda and stingray. Guess who’s upset? (Spoiler: It’s PETA). {HuffPo}

Rumor has it Kerry Washington abandoned a custom Marchesa gown for Miu Miu on Oscar night (risking the ire of Harvey Weinstein in the process–yikes!). Public apologies seem to be de rigueur, Kerry… {NYPost}

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Friday January 25th, 2013

Thursday December 20th, 2012

The Biggest Fashion Feuds of 2012
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The Biggest Fashion Feuds of 2012

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Cathy Horyn and Oscar de la Renta may have had the only beef that literally involved beef, but there were a slew of others this year. Fashion people simply could not just let shit slide.

From drawn out legal battles to ironic graffiti wars, click through to rehash 2012′s biggest fashion beefs.

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Wednesday August 15th, 2012

Did Lady Gaga Betray Her Gays by Wearing Fur?

Did Lady Gaga Betray Her Gays by Wearing Fur?

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A recent furry outing by Vogue covergirl Lady Gaga has predictably sent PETA into a tizzy. Gaga, who once wore a dress made out of meat, left a hotel in Bulgaria on Sunday wearing a fur coat and carrying a fluffy puppy (pics here). In an apparent response to those wondering if her coat was Read more →

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Wednesday July 25th, 2012

Monday July 23rd, 2012

Updated: Some Questions for Marc Jacobs’s Ex and His New Fashion Week-Themed PETA Campaign Aimed at Gays in the Fashion Industry
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Updated: Some Questions for Marc Jacobs’s Ex and His New Fashion Week-Themed PETA Campaign Aimed at Gays in the Fashion Industry

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PETA‘s newest “I’d Rather Go Naked Than Wear Fur” campaign star has an interesting claim to fame: he used to date Marc Jacobs. The former model had a brief, but publicized affair with the designer back in 2008. He’s since starred in LOGO reality show The A-List New York and gotten married to a Brit. Read more →

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Friday July 6th, 2012

Fashion News Roundup: Gwyneth Paltrow Sells $200 GOOP Jeans, Alessandra Ambrosio Is in Trouble with PETA, and Victoria Beckham Hangs Out With a Dolphin
Fashion News Roundup

Fashion News Roundup: Gwyneth Paltrow Sells $200 GOOP Jeans, Alessandra Ambrosio Is in Trouble with PETA, and Victoria Beckham Hangs Out With a Dolphin

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The former intern who sued Harper’s Bazaar back in February is now suing Dana Lorenz and the Fenton Fallon group, where she interned last summer. {NY Post}

Black and yellow is fall’s buzziest color combination. Unfortunately, it can potentially leave you looking like a bumblebee. Let FabSugar show you how to avoid a faux-pas and wear it the right way. {FabSugar}

The United Arab Emirates is considering imposing tourist dress codes, banning short shorts and revealing dresses in the modest, Muslim nation. {HuffingtonPost}

In the market for a breezy summer layering piece? Look no further than this quick and easy DIY. {Refinery29}

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Sunday July 1st, 2012

Fashionista Week In Review: Kate Upton’s Wardrobe Malfunction Caught on Tape, Street Style Psychology and PETA’s Anti-Olsen Twins Crusade
Week In Review

Fashionista Week In Review: Kate Upton’s Wardrobe Malfunction Caught on Tape, Street Style Psychology and PETA’s Anti-Olsen Twins Crusade

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Kate Upton’s Behind The Scenes Video: Banned from YouTube and Vimeo before finally calling GQ’s website home, a behind the scenes video from Kate Upton’s GQ feature by Terry Richardson made waves when it hit the web. Not surprisingly, her boobs are the star of the show.

Fashion Memes Promote Stylish Procrastination: We rounded up our ten favorite fashion-related memes for a good Friday LOL, and now we’re asking you to revisit them because, let’s face it, they’re still hilarious.

Menswear Trends For The Gals: A good suit or blazer is just as much a necessity for men as it is for women, but that’s not where the gender bending ends. We took a look at some of the top street style trends at menswear fashion week and made them work for the girls. We wouldn’t recommend that Nazi-inspired look that’s been trending, though…

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