• Azealia Banks is one of the faces of ASOS‘s Christmas campaign. The rapstress joins Ellie Goulding and model Charlotte Free on the cover of the e-tailer’s magazine. Each girl will star in their own 90-second shoppable lookbook film, and Banks will make another appearance as the cover girl for ASOS’s January issue. So if you haven’t gotten used to her glorious, mile-long mermaid weave get into it now! (Grazia)
• Will.i.am is bringing recycling to fashion with his new Ekocycle initative. The music producer has partnered with Coca-Cola for the campaign, which encourages brands to use postconsumer waste (at least 25%) to create clothing and accessories. Think of it as Will.I.Am’s eco-friendly answer to RED products. “To do recycled goods isn’t something new under the sun, but they just get buried under all the other products companies sell,” Will said in an interview Wednesday. “This idea is about how you can have a brand and marketing around sustainability. Each product helps sustain because it’s part of a whole slew of other programs. It’s a family of sustainability.” Brands like Levi’s and New Era have already signed on in support of the campaign. (WWD)
• I don’t think Tyra Banks will be pleased to hear this! Apparently America’s Next Top Model judge Rob Evans is wanted on felony assault charges. Back in March, the model and former boxer got into a scuffle so fierce, it landed his opponent in the hospital. Because of Evans’s boxing background, charges were elevated to assault with a deadly weapon! Evans was cooperating with the cops when the warrant was first issued months ago, but since he’s become unreachable, the Beverly Hills PD has declared the Top Model judge a fugitive! It’s sad to hear Rob’s in trouble, but we’re sure he’ll come out on top. (TMZ)
• Karl Lagerfeld has just inked a deal with Inter Parfums. For the next 20 years, the company will be the licensee for Lagerfeld’s eponymous brand. Expect the first fragrance to debut in early 2014. (WWD)
• Oxygen has released teaser clips for their upcoming Naomi Campbell-hosted reality modeling competition, The Face, and it looks like Miss Naomi is finna shade everybody on this show! Watch the supermodel cast a supercilious glance upon poor Karolina Kurkova, chiding her for her questionable taste in models. “I’m very disappointed in your choice, Karolina,” she says, “and I’m going to let you know that it’s game on from now on.” Ooh, girl, the line between shade and an outright read is fine here! Check out all three teaser clips, and get excited for what is sure to be an abundantly entertaining show. (The Cut)
~Jihan
October 25, 2012 9:18 am
Azealia’s weaves are getting better. I’m definitely here for her tbh. She really has the talent to back it up.
October 25, 2012 9:44 am
YESSSSSS… for that walk in the opening clip! #TyraWHO?????
October 25, 2012 9:47 am
Nigel is on “The Face” with Naomi. Hmmm ok lol
October 25, 2012 9:50 am
Naomi’s hair is so beautiful. Oh the waves………!!!
October 25, 2012 9:55 am
Poor Tyra, can’t believe Nigel left. Lol!
October 25, 2012 10:13 am
LOVE that hair color on Azealia. She’s definitely growing on me.
October 25, 2012 10:25 am
Ummm will Naomi boyfriend be there?
October 25, 2012 10:46 am
Well, well, well…Nigel flipped sides and he’s now team Naomi. This will surely be interesting. I’ve never even heard Naomi say more than a few words, so I wonder if she has any personality. Glad to see she’s doing something more than runway, shoots, etc. because a broad is old for the game!
October 25, 2012 11:09 am
Ooo wee, the face looks like its going to be hot! @Dionne and AzizMom, Nigel was fired from Top Model, all is fair and love and money! That’s what Tyra gets for firing the people that helped make her show a success, Rob Evans was a horrible choice to fill anyone’s shoes.
October 25, 2012 11:40 am
I totally agree with @ Sun.kissed….can’t wait! Team Naomi!
October 25, 2012 11:46 am
YAAAAASSSSSSS NAOMI BISH, YOU STAY SLAYING THESE HOS!! LMAO!! KAROLINA WAS LIKE, OH SH*T.
I’m sure they are just acting for the cameras though, a ratings ploy, no more no less. I’ll be watching.
October 25, 2012 12:01 pm
Why did Nigel get canned? Oh well, he bounced back. I’ll be watching just for the Naomi Campbell walk. Its legendary and not for kids!
October 25, 2012 12:36 pm
Rob Evans is so…..fine.
October 25, 2012 2:37 pm
@KBS I will be watching for her legendary walk too. No one holds a candle to it. And Claire, you ain’t NEVER lied about Rob. That man is fine…
October 25, 2012 3:03 pm
Nigel Barker, Jay Manuel & J Alexander got axed from Top Model by Tyra & co. I’m not mad at them for moving on professionally. Can’t wait to see Naomi & Nigel do their thing on this show!