Does Sharon Stone Have a New Campaign?Despite her fallout with Dior, it looks like the actress is gearing up to be the next face of Italian jewelry company Damiani.
Why Is Kate Moss Getting Downgraded?Kate Moss has been demoted by Agent Provocateur from its main to bridal line and by Roberto Cavalli to its Just Cavalli line. Awkward.
Moss Knocked From Cavalli Campaign; Wintour Toasts ObamaKate Moss will appear in Just Cavalli campaigns after a few seasons starring in Cavalli’s, Anna has a fancy party planned for Michelle, and Naomi Campbell plays bridesmaid.
Jimmy Choo Has New Ads, Discovers Internet MarketingIt’s been all about the Louboutins and the Manolos lately, but Jimmy Choo is stepping back into the spotlight with new ads by Terry Richardson and its first Internet campaign.
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Goody’s Goes Bankrupt; Barack Obama Is Best-DressedGoody’s expansion plan didn’t work out so well, Barack Obama is one of British ‘Esquire”s top ten best-dressed men, and Agyness Deyn (gasp) drank when she went out in London.
Naomi Campbell: Soon-to-Be Mom?!Naomi Campbell told the ‘Daily Mail’ she “has had an operation so she can have a baby and is prepared to become a single mother.” We know: WTF?!
Lindsay Lohan Lands an Ad CampaignShe’ll mug for Italian lifestyle brand Fornarina, which plans to open a New York store later this year. It sounds like a perfect match.
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Uma Thurman and Lancôme Sue Each OtherUma Thurman sued Lancôme for $15 million on Friday for continuing to use her image in advertising after her contract expired. But before she did that, Lancôme sued her.
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Dove: ‘Real Beauty’ IS Real; Iman: Italian ‘Vogue’ Cover Girl?The photo retoucher who told ‘The New Yorker’ he extensively altered the Dove images said his quote was taken out of context, Iman’s the rumored cover girl of the all-black Italian ‘Vogue,’ and is L.C. getting bad?
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Dove’s ‘Real Beauty’ Campaign Isn’t Real!A top professional photo retoucher told ‘The New Yorker’ he did extensive work on the ads, which are supposed to depict real women au naturel.
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Lohan Solicits Volunteer Army of Leggings ModelsLindsay Lohan’s casting call for models for her new leggings line asked for multicultural girls with “off beauty” who don’t mind working for, um, free.
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Ralph Rucci Takes Top Prize; Karl Lagerfeld Inspires HimselfRucci nabbed the fashion prize in the American Design Awards, Karl Lagerfeld was his own muse for his new handbag line, and Beyoncé proved people don’t really eat dinner at the Met gala.
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Lady Liberty Gets a BindiIn the last Jet Airways ad, the Statue of Liberty goes Gwen Stefani, circa 1996, on us.
Lindsay Lohan’s Got a Brand-new AdLiLo is the new face of the pop-up Visa Swap shop in London. Yes, it’s random — but it involves shopping and charity, so what’s not to like?