Sunday, May 16, 2010

Jeneil Williams' i-D Summer 2010 Cover!

I am held speechless by the sheer beauty of Jeneil Williams - she's absolutely gorgeous - I am admittedly envious of her dark skin and full lips! See her i-D magazine cover and a few other images from the spread. Unfortunately this shoot includes some topless images while beautiful I will save it for after the jump!




Beyonce Expanding House of Dereon

Beyonce and her mother are expanding their successful brand House of Dereon into linens. This is a sensible move for the brand to expand and grow. The collection will be inspired by European and bohemian prints to include "sheets, towels and window treatments". If the linen collection is anything like the clothing, I honestly believe this will be an easy transition and may become more successful! What about you, do you foresee House of Dereon in your bathroom?

See sample pictures of bedding from the line and more from Beyonce after the jump...

Chanel Iman For Vogue China

Sorry for the delay in posting - I just moved and still need to unpack! But in the midst of my bags, suitcases and clothes strewn about the place - I will post some updates and back dated stories of black women in fashion.

Let's begin with Chanel Iman's editorial spread for Vogue China; in the shoot Chanel highlights some of Summer's trends and some timeless looks like the white dress and coat.



You know, I'm all for the distressed look; distressed denim, distressed jackets that near the point of vintage qualification - But holes in a tee and button downs qualifies as a simple waste....I otherwise loooove military inspired pieces!



Another highlight are the beautiful shades of blue, especially the cobalt blue featured in this shoot.

What are some of your favorite & least favorite Spring/Summer trends?
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Wednesday, May 12, 2010

French Model Noemie Lenoir Recovering After Attempted Suicide

Noemie Lenoir known for her seductive eyes and amazing body often featured in Victoria's Secret catalog and runway, was found unconscious Sunday in the park by a passerby. Reportedly Noemie ingested a dangerous combination of drugs mixed with alcohol. The Daily Mail also reports that Noemie canceled an ambulance that was called only hours earlier.

While Noemie was at the home of former Chelsea footballer and father of her 5 year son, Claude Makelele, it is said according to the Daily Mail that Noemie was more stressed over "her relationship with multi-millionaire Carl Hirschmann, who is involved in a sex and extortion scandal in Switzerland."

Noemie is reportedly recovering and doing well.

Daria Werbowy's "Let's Get Lost" Interview Editorial Causes Controversy!

Daria Werbowy's new editorial spread in Interview magazine is causing quite a stir! Tagged as Let’s Get Lost; the spread is steamy and very provocative with Daria at the center of attention surrounded by very gorgeous black models in their alluring "all we do is drink and have sex here" positions!
I came across one of the more tamed images last evening and looked over it to more pertinent news of black women in fashion, however this evening I viewed all the images on fashiongonerogue.com and was flabbergasted!

You can't win for loosing! You can count on one hand - maybe and another 2 fingers to count the number of black models on the runway at fashion week yet when there's an opportunity to repeat the historical event of Vogue Italia, Interview magazine decided rather to use this talented pool of beautiful black models as background props for an already over-used model.


Keep clicking to view more pictures of Interview's Let’s Get Lost editorial and give me your take on this spread!




Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Tyra To Release First Novel: Modelland

Tyra Banks is hands down one of the hardest working former models in the business. Joining the likes of Iman in building a mini-empire in an industry of her choosing, Tyra continuously adds new ventures to her repertoire. Tyra is set to release her first novel under Random House called "Modelland". Tyra describes Modelland as a place where every girl wants to go saying, "... it’s where 'Intoxibellas' are trained. Intoxibellas are drop-dead beautiful, kick-butt fierce and, yeah, maybe they have some powers too." Sounds interesting....

There's no stopping Tyra as she plans to turn the "Modelland" series into a movie franchise.

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Iman To Replace Kelly Rowland On Bravo's "The Fashion Show"

Bravo's "The Fashion Show" was an underwhelming replacement for it's mega-hit "Project Runway"; now going into it's second season the show will see a replacement in host. According to Bravo, Iman will replace Kelly Rowland to join Isaac Mizrahi. Iman is looking forward to her new role saying,
"I am so excited to be joining the Bravo team and to be working again with Isaac Mizrahi, my close friend of many, many years. I am also looking forward to all of the behind-the-scenes excitement and drama that is generated through the creative process of these undiscovered fashion designers. This will certainly be a show any follower of fashion will want to see.”

As "America's Next Top Model" saw a boost in it's viewership by adding Andre Leon Talley I believe "The Fashion Show" will see a similar impact - you can count me in as a viewer - for at least the first few episodes;-)

Will you be watching?
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