Both co-founder of Buro 24/7 Miroslava Duma and designer Ulyana Sergeenko are under fire over their nonchalent use of the word “n***ga. The backlash began when Duma, 32 shared an […]
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Kate Moss “nothing tastes as good as skinny feels” T-shirt causes controversy
Kate Moss doesn’t say much, especially when we compare her to outspoken model pal Naomi Campbell… and we think we know the reason why. She famously uttered the controversial words […]
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Shopper finds “forced to work exhausting hours” message in Primark dress, Primark responds
The age-old “cheap clothes, but at what cost?” problem has once again surfaced, as a shopper found a “forced to work exhausting hours” message sewn into the tag of a […]
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La Perla removes mannequin with visible ribs after a series of complaints
Following a series of complaints, lingerie label La Perla has removed an ultra skinny mannequin with visible ribs from the window of one of its stores. The offending mannequin was […]
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Fur is a £24 billion industry!
Regardless of where you stand in the pro fur or anti fur camp, we can’t ignore the fact that the fur trade is probably bigger than ever. So big that […]
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H&M apologises for “anti-Semitic” vest
Another day, another controversy in the fashion world. This time round, H&M is the culprit, as a men’s vest featuring a skull inside the Star of David has been deemed […]
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Terry Richardson defends those sexual misconduct allegations
Terry Richardson’s alleged sexual antics have been in the press a lot more than usual these past few weeks, but the photographer has finally spoken out all the sexual misconduct […]
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American Apparel tries to defend its latest controversial ad campaign
American Apparel is to controversy what Mary-Kate is to Ashley, so it comes as no surprise to learn that the brand’s latest ad campaign featuring a topless model with […]
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Chanel (sort of) apologises for that Native American headdress
We’re having a serious case of déjà vu. This time last year, the fashion world was up in arms about the Native Americam headdress Karlie Kloss wore down the Victoa’s […]
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PETA hits out at Anya Hindmarch window display
Uh oh – there’s nothing quite like a fashion controversy to wake up to on a Wednesday morning. Once again, animal rights organisation PETA has found itself at the centre […]
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Jay Z taking time to reconsider Barneys collaboration after racist allegations
Don’t get too excited about that upcoming Christmas collaboration between Jay Z and Barneys, as the rapper is in two minds about working with the department store after a series […]
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Did Harvey Nichols’ Paula Reed resign over PETA attack?
So the big news over the weekend was that Paula Reed stepped down as fashion director of Harvey Nichols, but this morning we’re led to believe that her departure was […]
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H&M pulls “offensive” Native American headdress
You’d have thought the Victoria’s Secret Indian headdress hoopla that happened last year would have made brands a bit more cautious… but that isn’t the case. H&M has pulled a […]
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Rihanna wins Topshop legal battle!
Good news for Rihanna – the Bajan singer has just won her court battle against Topshop, after she sued the high street store for unlawfully using a picture of her […]
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Is this the end for Dolce and Gabbana?
Is this the end of Dolce and Gabbana as we know it? If we are to believe reports that have been doing the rounds over the past 24 hours, the […]
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Dolce and Gabbana sued by Easy Rider’s Peter Fonda
Uh oh – we think the the Dolce and Gabbana boys might as well pitch a tent outside their local courtroom as they seem to be in there quite a […]
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Sarah Jessica Parker “shocked to experience an old-fashioned attitude about women and business” at fashion job
Sarah Jessica Parker, a huge presence in the fashion world, has spoken out about sexism in the fashion industry while working with an unnamed company. Although she has kept a […]
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Are the Dolce and Gabbana designers headed to prison?
It’s going from bad to worse for the Dolce and Gabbana boys as far as their alleged tax evasion is concerned –prosecutor Gaetano Ruta is now requesting that they each […]
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RSPCA hits out at Central Saint Martins goldfish-bowl handbags
Here’s a fresh bit of controversy to sink your teeth into this morning. The RSPCA has voiced its concerns over a ‘fishbowl handbag’ which made its way down the Central […]
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Gwyneth Paltrow’s clothing website accused of “over-sexualising” children
Uh oh… Gwyneth Paltrow, (well, more specifically the clothes she sells exclusively on her website) is in trouble. Gwyn’s clothing site Goop.com has come under fire for a range of […]
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Watch Cara Delevingne and Georgia May Jagger in controversial Louis Vuitton/Love film
We always thought Cara Delevingne and fellow Brit Georgia May Jagger were sexy young models, but we never really saw them as prostitutes. And we bet you didn’t either. However, that’s […]
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Victoria’s Secret responds to Bright Young Things controversy
Bad times for Victoria’s Secret PINK – the latest Bright Young Things ad campaign, which has been launched in conjunction with the brand’s Spring Break themed collection, has sparked controversy […]
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Beyonce’s in trouble with PETA over Superbowl outfit
Uh oh… although we were beside ourselves with excitement and shed actual tears of elation when we saw Beyonce perform at The Superbowl on Sunday night, it doesn’t seem like […]
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Karlie Kloss’s Victoria’s Secret American Indian outfit causes controversy
It’s been relatively quiet on the old fashion controversy front ever since those “potentially racist” Dolce and Gabbana earrings hit the spring/summer 2013 catwalk a few months ago. However, a […]
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“We’re not selling reality, we’re selling a story” – Erin Heatherton on Photoshop
We don’t think there will ever be a time when the world will be united with its opinion on Photoshop. Some people argue that it creates unrealistic images, while others […]
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Alexa Chung: “You can appreciate my style without having to appreciate my weight”
We regard Alexa Chung as a bit of a style maven, and we know that we aren’t the only ones. However, Alexa’s tall, svelte and generally supermodel-like frame doesn’t go […]
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Barneys/Disney collaboration sparks controversy, starts online petition
Remember a few months ago we told you about Disney collaborating with Barneys for this year’s Christmas window display? Well it turns out not everyone was as excited about it […]
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Do you think these Dolce and Gabbana earrings are racist?
Yesterday we had rib-gate courtesy of Karlie Kloss, Greg Kadel and some overzealous airbrushers at Numéro, but today we have another controversy on our hands. Or, er, should we say […]
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Numéro airbrushes Karlie Kloss’s ribs, causes controversy
Another day, another controversy in the fashion world. 20-year-old Karlie Kloss has been photographed topless by Greg Kadel for a new shoot in Numéro, and once again her ribs have […]
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Brian Atwood’s new ad campaign is too raunchy for its own store!
Uh oh – looks like another ad campaign is deemed too raunchy, although this time it has nothing to do with the ASA, which makes a nice change. Brian Atwood’s […]
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Christian Louboutin shoes get the Tyler Shields treatment
As if burning an Hermes Birkin wasn’t bad enough, controversial photographer Tyler Shields has now decided to butcher, batter and generally destroy a poor, defenceless pair of Christian Louboutin shoes […]
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Rachel Zoe is a fan of Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen’s $17,000 fur bag (PETA however, is not)
A few days ago, the blogosphere blew up when it emerged that Jessica Biel used her $39,000 The Row backpack as a casual beach bag. Of all the places you don’t […]
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Terry Richardson photographs Lindsay Lohan with a gun to her head
Individually, Terry Richardson and Lindsay Lohan are quite a controversial pair, so imagine the havoc they will cause and the column inches they will rack up when they join forces?! […]
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Christian Louboutin speaks out about losing that Zara lawsuit
Poor Christian Louboutin! He famously lost his court case against Yves Saint Laurent, and the shoe designer didn’t seem to have much luck with suing Zara either. (The high street […]
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Natalia Vodianova: “It’s better to be skinny than to be fat”
Just weeks after Pinterest and Instagram pledged to remove all traces of “thinspiration” and “pro-anorexia” content, top Russian model Natalia Vodianova could have potentially given young, impressionable and body-conscious people […]
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Do you find this “lesbian kiss” Urban Outfitters ad offensive?
Now, what do we have here then…
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PETA hits back at Kanye West’s song lyrics
Kanye West has been in the press even more than usual these past few weeks what with his rumoured relationship with Kim Kardashian, but that’s not what is ruffling the […]
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David Beckham’s H&M ad ISN’T banned – hooray!
David Beckham’s drool-inducing H&M ads have reportedly come under fire recently, as a handful of people complained to Watchdog about their suggestive nature, which could therefore have made them unsuitable […]
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Dolce & Gabbana has sued Dolce & Banana
No, this isn’t a joke and yes, you did read that correctly. Apparently, Dolce and Gabbana has sued a shop in South Africa which was rather cleverly named Dolce and […]
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Fake Abercrombie and Fitch site in trouble over racist product description!
Uh oh, looks like a counterfeit Abercrombie and Fitch site is in hot water for more than one reason.
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Piers Morgan on Kate Moss: “She’s just a vile little creature”
Not a nice way to kick off the morning we must admit, but then who doesn’t love a side helping of drama alongside their morning coffee, eh?
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Marc Jacobs used underage models in his NYFW show
Tut tut, looks like Marc Jacobs should sit on the naughty step, as he has apparently used two underage models – 14-year-old Thairine Garcia and 15-year-old Ondria Hardin of Ford […]
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Top stories this week: The Superbowl goes mad for Madonna, Christian Louboutin’s red soles turn 20 and Karl Lagerfeld’s honesty gets him into trouble
Madonna pulls out all the stops for her Superbowl performance Queen of pop Madonna wowed the Superbowl crowd at the weekend with her amazing halftime performance and Givenchy Haute Couture […]
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Karl Lagerfeld apologises to Adele for his “fat” comments, says he’s her “biggest admirer”
Nobody can accuse Karl Lagerfeld of not saying what he feels, but more often than not, his comments seem to get misconstrued and taken out of context. Therefore we weren’t […]
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Do you love Demi Lovato’s glass-shattering Tyler Shields photoshoot?
Demi Lovato is the latest star to receive the infamous Tyler Shields treatment.
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Why has the ASA banned this Rachel Weisz L’Oreal ad?
What fresh hell is this, then? The folks at the Advertising Standards Authority have deemed yet another beauty ad unsuitable and have consequently banned it. The ad in question features […]
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Dolce and Gabbana apologises to the people of Hong Kong!
As Chinese New Year is only a matter of days away, Dolce and Gabbana has decided to bite and bullet and issue an official apology to the people of Hong […]
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London and New York finally agree to move spring/summer 2013 fashion week dates!
To quote Hannibal in the wonderful The A-team, we love it when a plan comes together! The on-going conflict surrounding the spring/summer 2013 fashion week show dates has finally been […]
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Top stories this week: Beyonce meets her baby, Dolce and Gabbana offends Hong Kong, Stella goes to Soho, and Moschino comes to London
Kate Middleton turns 30, wears Temperley The Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton turned 30 this week, but in her final hours of being a twenty-something, she attended the London premiere […]
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Are Dolce and Gabbana in the middle of a Hong Kong race row?
Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana were caught in the middle of a tax scandal last year, but is the brand in trouble again for a totally different matter?
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