• Those of you hoping for an Anna Wintour ambassadorship, put those dreams to rest. She will be much too busy juggling her job at Vogue, and her brand new gig as artistic director of Condé Nast. The 64-year-old editrix is tightening her already-firm grip on the magazine publishing business in this newly-added position, acting as an advisor of sorts to all the titles under the Condé Nast umbrella. According to the New York Times, specific duties of her new job include: “assuming broader creative duties throughout the company, and having a say in its expanding portfolio of platforms, including the recent development of an entertainment division.” But this isn’t anything new for Ms. Wintour “I advise all sorts of people in the outside world,” she told the Times, ”and really, I see this as an extension of what I am doing, but on a broader scale.” (NYT)
• There is a steady stream of racial insensitivity in fashion. Just recently, Numéro Russia caught flack for their ‘African Queen’ spread, featuring Ondria Hardin, a white model clad in African-inspired garb, rocking a mean ‘ol case of brownface to boot. So today, let’s skip all the outrage and declarations of wrongdoing, because by now, it’s safe to say that people should know better. Instead, I ask this question: why do you think Caucasian Michelle Williams is dressed up like a Native American on the cover of AnOther magazine? (Jezebel)
• Vouge Eyewear has tapped the beautiful Eva Mendes to front their Spring 2013 campaign. The Mario Testino-lensed shots are due to drop this month. As for the glasses, prices range from $90 for a pair of shades to $130 for optical frames. Will you be buying? (WWD)
• Teen Vogue editors have teamed up with Macy‘s to develop a new junior’s label named after the Condé Nast title. The collection promises fare for the daring stylista, including “fashion-forward silhouettes, bold prints, bright colors and quirky accents. There are maxidresses, jumpsuits, printed leggings, short dresses, chambray shirts, bandeaus, shorts, bralettes, jackets and tanks.” Prices are tremendously affordable, ranging from $20-$60. The new label drops today– any plans to check it out? (WWD)
• Just as they did four years ago for their womenswear line, Burberry is moving their men’s runway show from Milan to London this June. “London is the creative heart of Burberry and our global headquarters,” said chief creative officer Christopher Bailey, “ so we are incredibly excited to be showing our next men’s collection here.” Sound argument! (Telegraph)
• Next Monday, March 18th, join Demetria Lucas (aka a Belle in Brooklyn) for cocktails from 6-10p, with DJ Parler on the 1′s and 2′s. RSVP to whereisbelle@gmail.com to find out the location. See you there! (Fashion Bomb inbox)
~Jihan
March 13, 2013 12:06 pm
Being that my grand-father was Native American, I’m equally upset over this cover as I was over the Numero cover. Even without all of the outrage and back-lash, they know better. It’s not ignorance, it’s just blatant disrespect.
March 13, 2013 12:14 pm
Honestly Teen Vogue should have picked another company besides Macy’s … Their customer service is horrible there and all the stores I’ve been too looks a mess , but I’m excited for Anna wintour She is my idol.
March 13, 2013 12:26 pm
Not a Teen but I will have to check out the teen vogue line…lol…how long before you have to stop wearing juniors clothes?
March 13, 2013 1:21 pm
Redface though…?
And what Tara said. My 30+ azz will be looking at Teen Vogue in Macy’s. lol
March 13, 2013 1:46 pm
*Side eye* to the MW cover…..I don’t have anything else to say.
And somebody please explain to me the hype about Demetria Lucas being a “go to girl”? No shade, no shade…(don’t pounce on me all at once) but….what? what is it? please tell me.
Signed-
Clueless in Brooklyn
March 13, 2013 1:55 pm
Ha! I was wondering at what point I have to stop wearing Juniors too. I know I give the side eye to some women when they’re shopping in the juniors section but I know I’ll probably be getting the side eye from these kids at some point too.
March 14, 2013 10:40 am
@Tara K as soon as you don’t fit in them anymore (and/or you’re kids start objecting :p)
I know I shop the junior section whenever I can