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Sunday April 7th, 2013

The Debate About ‘Slut Clothes,’ Formichetti Moves On From Mugler, and Dressing Like the Women of Mad Men
Week In Review

The Debate About ‘Slut Clothes,’ Formichetti Moves On From Mugler, and Dressing Like the Women of Mad Men

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What’s In A Word? We take issue with T Magazine’s dismissal of “slut clothes” and take a look back at decades of so-called “slut style.”

And Speaking of “Slut Clothes”: That dress that Julia Roberts wore as Vivian in Pretty Woman is hot stuff, with Emma Watson donning the look on the latest issue of British GQ and versions of the dress selling out fast.

Look Fresh-Off-The-Runway for Prom! We pick out prom-perfect dresses inspired by looks fresh off the Spring 2013 runways. And the best thing? They won’t break the bank.

I Spy With My Fashion Eye… A Rip-Off! Satirical blog Humor Chic’s “No Fakes” campaign suggests Raf Simons and Miuccia Prada may have been a little too inspired by some vintage designs.

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Thursday March 7th, 2013

Tuesday March 5th, 2013

Wednesday January 16th, 2013

Jason Wu Almost Starred in His Own Campaign, Lizzie Jagger Hocks Anti-Cellulite Jeans, and Lindsay Lohan’s $50k Hotel Bill
Fashion News Roundup

Jason Wu Almost Starred in His Own Campaign, Lizzie Jagger Hocks Anti-Cellulite Jeans, and Lindsay Lohan’s $50k Hotel Bill

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Behold, the Jason Wu campaign–starring Jason Wu–that almost was. {Refinery29}

One Armani executive apparently got caught without her pants on… Hello, lawsuit! {HuffPo}

The Jagger/Hall household convo about Lizzie’s new cellulite-ridding Wrangler jeans campaign probably went something like this… {The Cut}

This, my friends, is how celebs go bankrupt! You won’t believe how much the damage Lindsay Lohan’s “partying” reportedly cost at NYC’s W Hotel. Banned 4-lyf. {Us Weekly}

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Thursday May 27th, 2010

Required Reading for People Who Work in Fashion, Want to Work in Fashion, or Simply Love Fashion
Fashion Careers

Required Reading for People Who Work in Fashion, Want to Work in Fashion, or Simply Love Fashion

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As a writer, I spend a good amount of my life reading other people’s words. And most of those words are about fashion.

So in the spirit of sharing, I’ve put together a recommended reading list for those who work in, want to work in, or simply love, fashion. In addition to my own thoughts, I’ve conulted Fashionista’s contributors, sources and friends. This list is by no means comprehensive, but these books have taught me a lot about the industry’s past–as well as it’s future.

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