Blue Chip Catwalk

::FASHION week has officially kicked off in New York City, and the drama has already begun. Vivica Fox was DENIED entry at BCBG, and Beyonce was an unfortunate victim of a hair catastrophe at Fashion Rocks.

Rag & Bone's catwalk looked like a who's who in the modelling industry right now, and here are a few of my favorites from the show...

Fellow Dominicana and one to watch, Arlenis Pena and Jessica Stam in all of their androgynous glory... I love these masculine inspired looks, blended with just the right touch of femininity. A juxtaposition that plays well on the strong yet gentle balance of women- just a tip to remember when wearing these looks- do not skip the heels. These are a MUST.

Veteran lovelies Lily Donaldson and Sasha Pivovarova also made appearances. Overall, the looks were consistent, strong and a great play on soft color, and rugged materials. Casting blue chip fire starters like Stam and Lily was a great move- but I have to say... all eyes are going to be on new comer ARLENIS this week!!!

Score one for Rag & Bone RTW SS09. We like...

Check out the rest of the Rag & Bone SS09 RTW collection here.

Guess Who

::WHICH famed photographer known for shooting some of the world's most iconic individuals and fashion editorials said the following?

"Recently I was in Rio on the beach and I was struck by how beautiful young, very fat women are. I mean really obese. So I did a lot of pictures of young, fat girls, with loads of love handles and big bottoms." His hands are drawing extravagantly curved shapes through the air now, his eyes gleaming beneath their brittle brows. "Real Botero-style women. It really does look good."

Perhaps, I (interviewer) suggest, years of fashion photography have culminated in this flesh binge. "Maybe," he nods, leaning forward and confiding: "what's really, really ugly is skinny women naked. I've photographed a lot of thin women."

!!!

Here's a hint: He was Princess Diana's favorite photographer, and shot the editorial below for Vogue China 09/05 ...

click here to find out!!

Tactless Marketing for LG

::IT'S labor day weekend so I've been lucky enough to be home relax, walk the dogs and catch up on some much needed television. All was going well until I spotted a disturbing commercial for LG's Dare phone.

The model in the commercial is shown balancing herself on a dangerously high ledge (in high heels nonetheless) overlooking city traffic. As she attempts to grab her LG phone, she looses her balance and almost falls over.



I find this commercial to be completely insensitive and tactless, considering that model Ruslana Korshunova's high profile death was only 2 short months ago. The timing is beyond awful, and the model in the video eerily bears a resemblance to Ruslana, thus adding to the poor taste of this creative direction taken in this advert.

The marketing executives and all parties involved, should have been a bit more tactful in marketing their phone, especially since the fashion community is still mourning the death of a rising star gone too soon...




I’m sure this scenario could have taken in many different places, but to do it this way, in this location, at this short time after the tragedy is beyond insensitive and a complete lack of respect. Given that this death was so high profile, lack of knowledge could not be given as an excuse. Shame on you LG!

Check out the video for yourself, I’d love to hear what your thoughts are.

Speak on it...