Cynthia Cheng Mintz The woman who graced the No-Anorexia ad in 2007 has died from complications of the very disease. Isabelle Caro, 28, appeared in the above ad which coinicided with Milan Fashion Week that year. Once again, critics are blaming the fashion industry for promoting the disease and are ranting about how size zero […]
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Au Revoir, Vogue: Carine Roitfeld Quits
French Vogue’s editor-in-chief, Carine Roitfeld will be leaving the magazine in 2011. Many are saying that this would be putting a stop to the on-going (for several years now) rumours that she will be taking over Anna Wintour’s spot. Or will it??? What do you think of this? Who do you think will take over […]
Non-Standard Size ‘Fashion Challenges’ Hit Blog World
Cynthia Cheng Mintz Bloggers in the petite blogging community, which is growing each day, started to post regular “petite fashion challenges” back in late August. Participants are encouraged to find and put together outfits, take pictures of themselves and post them on their blogs. The host blog will then post links to participants’ blogs on […]
On Using Non-Models at Fashion Shows
Last week was New York Fashion Week. While most shows featured tall, slim and young professional models, Ann Taylor chose to use its employees. Though, for the most part, the women featured were quite slim, it was more realistic – none of the ladies looked like they have been starving for days. In addition, the women […]