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14 May

Rare images of Kate Moss and Cameron Diaz from the early ’90s captured by photographer Michel Haddi will go on display on the image-focused art fair Photo London, which runs from Wednesday to Sunday. Represented by the Milan-based 29 Arts In Progress gallery, Haddi shot Moss for British GQ in 1991, and Diaz for Vogue Homme Magazine in 1993. Polaroids were taken by Haddi during these shoots, and he stumbled across them while clearing out his storage. Within the image, Moss gazes into the camera before appearing to writhe on a dark velvet sofa, while Diaz wears a Our P—ys Our Alternative T-shirt and holds an empty water bottle. Haddi, who has shot for a big selection of publications over the many...

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17 Apr

How culture has modified since Christina Aguilera’s 2002 hit

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Beauty, Featured

To mark its twentieth anniversary, the singer has updated her ‘Beautiful’ music video – here, we speak to the director to learn the way much, and the way little, beauty expectations have shifted Christina Aguilera’s “Beautiful” is an iconic music video. Released in 2002, the song was the second single from her image-shifting album Stripped, a raw soulful ballad which followed the attention-grabbing first single “Dirty”. With lyrics centred around insecurity, self-esteem and inner beauty, the video shone a highlight on the people affected by society’s strict beauty standards, and people outside of and rejected by the mainstream. Touching on themes from eating disorders and body image to sexuality, the video won a GLAAD Media...

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14 Apr

Louis Vuitton Showcase in L.A.; Paris Protests Hit LVMH Offices

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Fashion, Featured

Crafting Dreams: Louis Vuitton is in Los Angeles presenting “Crafting Dreams,” a group of objects and goods. Opened on Wednesday and available for visits until May 3, access is by appointment only at a non-public residence. Visitors can expect Objets Nomades, hard-sided trunks, watches, positive jewelry and one-of-a-kind leather goods. They’ll be on view with showcases of special collaborations by the French house and various creatives throughout the years. There are also opportunities to create personalized pieces with Louis Vuitton artisans. “Crafting Dreams represents the head of the Maison’s tradition of regional savoir-faire activations, celebrating bespoke items and singular offerings that highlight Louis Vuitton’s legendary craftsmanship and heritage,” notes the home. “Crafting Dreams will reveal a classy choice of pieces from the Maison’s...

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7 Apr

Levi Strauss Shares Hit by Gross Margin Declines, Wholesale Weakness

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Fashion, Featured

As Wall Street anxious over signs of somewhat fading at Levi Strauss & Co., chief executive officer Chip Bergh told WWD that the denim leader continues to be very much in its groove. Shares of Levi’s fell 16 percent to $15.14 after the corporate turned in first-quarter earnings that topped expectations, but were accompanied by gross margin declines, still-heavy inventories and weakness at wholesale. “The market’s going to do what the market’s going to do,” Bergh said. “We’re going to at all times run this business for the long term.” Like many of the fashion industry, Levi’s loaded up on inventory early last 12 months when the patron was stronger and the provision chain was slower. Bergh said the concept was: “Stonewashed 501s don’t...

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