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Tuesday March 26th, 2013

Dior’s Haute Couture Show to Encore in Shanghai, Victoria’s Secret Responds to Backlash, and the Kardashians Could Sue Ford
Fashion News Roundup

Dior’s Haute Couture Show to Encore in Shanghai, Victoria’s Secret Responds to Backlash, and the Kardashians Could Sue Ford

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Dior will reprise its Spring 2013 haute couture show in Shanghai on March 30 as part of a continued effort to win over the Chinese market. {Business of Fashion}

Is Victoria Secret’s latest PINK campaign too sexy for the young girls it’s aimed at? The lingerie company responds to backlash. {Telegraph}

Chanel Iman rocks Galore Magazine‘s cover in a shimmering bodysuit and gold pumps. {MTV Style}

Kardashians in kourt? The sisters’ family attorney says they may take legal action against Ford for its “disgusting, vile, and offensive” leaked ad-mockup featuring Kourtney, Kim, and Khloe tied up in Paris Hilton’s car trunk. {E! Online}

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Saturday February 23rd, 2013

The Princess and the Peacock: We’re Still Not Over Suzy vs. Susie
Rants

The Princess and the Peacock: We’re Still Not Over Suzy vs. Susie

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“So do you want to talk about this?” asks Leah.

This being Suzy Menkes’ “Circus of Fashion” article from T, which turned into this “Blog is a Dirty Word” manifesto from Leandra Medine, which rolled into this “Sad Clown” response from Susie Lau. (A Times story called “My Look, My Ego, My Brand” snuck in there, as well, as did a piece questioning whether fashion bloggers have gone “too far” on The Daily Beast.)

So what do I think about this? I think I need some whiskey.

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Published at 2:24 PM

Friday February 15th, 2013

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Thursday October 25th, 2012

Tuesday September 18th, 2012

Saturday September 8th, 2012

Jen Kao Spring 2013
Reviews

Jen Kao Spring 2013

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The Clothes: Sporty futuristic. Kao re-imagined her signature mini-prints and geometric cuts in origami inspired pieces that were less body con than usual, which was a lovely change. There were tons of boxy dresses with chevron prints on the front paired with cute baseball caps in coral, denim, and khaki and skirts with triangular pieces Read more →

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Thursday September 6th, 2012

Thursday August 30th, 2012

The Man Repeller’s Leandra Medine on Starring in Uniqlo’s New Campaign and Why Internet Haters Made Her Doubt Getting Married
Campaigns

The Man Repeller’s Leandra Medine on Starring in Uniqlo’s New Campaign and Why Internet Haters Made Her Doubt Getting Married

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To celebrate the fall openings of Uniqlo’s new San Francisco and New Jersey stores, the Japanese brand tapped taste-makers in those regions for their new UNIQLO People Campaign, including world-renowned chefs, musicians, artists and writers. There are a lot of notable names in the campaign–Natalie Portman‘s hubby Benjamin Millepied and Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Read more →

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Published at 3:00 PM

Tuesday July 31st, 2012

The Man Repeller is the Latest Fashion Blogger to Sign With Hollywood Talent Agency CAA

The Man Repeller is the Latest Fashion Blogger to Sign With Hollywood Talent Agency CAA

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Bloggers signing with agents is not all that unusual these days. Digitally-focused agencies like Digital Brand Architects represent several. However, when they sign with a top-tier Hollywood talent agency, it’s a pretty big deal. And that’s what The Man Repeller, aka Leandra Medine, has done. In an interview published today, Medine tells Business of Fashion Read more →

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Published at 4:17 PM

Thursday July 12th, 2012

Fashion News Roundup: ‘Toe-besity’ Is Apparently a Thing, Underage Kate Upton Maybe Drank Some Beer, and the US Olympic Team Uniforms Are Made in China
Fashion News Roundup

Fashion News Roundup: ‘Toe-besity’ Is Apparently a Thing, Underage Kate Upton Maybe Drank Some Beer, and the US Olympic Team Uniforms Are Made in China

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Apparently people are now getting plastic surgery for fat toes. That seems toe-tally messed up. {HuffPo}

Are style blogs the new magazines? Discuss. {Racked}

New York City is a pretty fashionable place, so check out the girls who beat out the rest for a spot in Vashtie Kola’s roundup 50 Most Stylish Women in New York. {Complex}

When people say “everything is made in China these days,” they aren’t kidding. This includes the newest US Olympic uniforms. {HuffPo}

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Thursday May 3rd, 2012

Man Repeller Leandra Medine Tells Us How Her Hilarious Spoof of Lana Del Rey’s ‘Video Games’ Came About (Frank Sinatra Was Involved)
Fashion Is Fun

Man Repeller Leandra Medine Tells Us How Her Hilarious Spoof of Lana Del Rey’s ‘Video Games’ Came About (Frank Sinatra Was Involved)

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I thought nothing could make me laugh harder today than the Post and Daily News‘ covers about the crazy tanning lady (seriously they’re so good). But then I stumbled upon this video of the Man Repeller’s Leandra Medine spoofing Lana Del Rey‘s “Video Games” as, wait for it, Lean Del Ra and could. not. stop. Read more →

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Published at 12:45 PM