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Film Gender Gap: More stats on women working behind the scenes in film
Dr. Martha Lauzen at San Diego State University has for the first time drilled deeper into women’s representation on films looking into the numbers of women production designers, production managers/production supervisors, sound designers, supervising s...[Read on]
Michelle Obama's Top Fashion Designers Defend J. Crew Cardigans, Lanvin Shoes, Sleeveless and More
Maria Cornejo, Thakoon Panichgul and Narciso Rodriguez became household names after First Lady donned their designsPost | Today 7:00 am Four days after Michelle Obama’s 100 first days in office, three of her favorite designers — Maria Cornej...[Read on]
CFDA to Honor Fashion Icon Michelle Obama
The Council of Fashion Designers of America will honor First Lady Michelle Obama this JuneThe Etceterist | Today 11:55 am < p> Hair up, hair down, sleeves or sleeveless, Michael Kors, Jason Wu, Narciso Rodriguez — or will there be a new favorit...[Read on]
Forever21 Threatens To Sue Blogger Because They Can't Take A Joke
Forever21 always kind of irked me for a variety of reasons: the sizes are strange and ill-fitting, they pretty much blatantly knock off designers,  and their bags have random bible verses on them, which can seem a bit pushy in my opinion. Now let's a...[Read on]
1930's fashion predictions for the future
We've come a long way baby! A following clip depicts what designers around the 1930's thought fashion in the year 2000 would look like. Any predictions for fashion trends fifty years from now??? ...[Read on]
Prom Queen Betsey Johnson!
Spring is in the air, which means so is prom season. In celebration, a few designers and models have released prom photos of themselves from back in the day. Amongst the adorableness is Betsey Johnson who, turns out, was prom queen in the frilliest, puffi...[Read on]
As If You Didn't Know - Art Meets Fashion in Williamsburg.
     WILLIAMSBURG FASHION WEEKEND!!!!Head on over to Williamsburg (like you need a reason) on September 17th and 18th to be on the up-and-up with the emerging new designs of Brooklyn's finest.  These dozen or so designers speciali...[Read on]
Red Hot start to Fashion Week
Beginning today, with National Wear Red Day, millions will celebrate the Red Dress as the national symbol for women and heart disease awareness. Everyone can participate in the national movement by wearing their favorite red outfit, or Red Dress Pin. ...[Read on]
Sweatpants go luxe
With jeggings now entrenched in the mainstream, fashion-forward consumers are embracing apparel that looks good and feels comfortable. So it’s hardly surprising that common sweatpants are emerging as the latest must-have wardrobe staple, with $1,000 ...[Read on]
Inspired by music, Taurus designers find harmony
Popular culture is filled with examples of cars inspiring music. The Beach Boys loved their "Little Deuce Coupe" and, of course, Wilson Pickett sang about "Mustang Sally." Turns out it's a two-way street: Music can inspire car designers, too. A diverse ...[Read on]
Alexander McQueen (1969-2010)
Backstage at an early Alexander McQueen show, 1993. Photograph by Michael Roberts. Isabella Blow was the first one to tell me about this ‘amazing new talent’ Alexander McQueen. “You absolutely have to do a huge story on him,” she s...[Read on]
Casting Call: No Fake Breasts
Here’s an article from the Times of London on the casting call that went out last week for the 4th installment of the Pirates of the Caribbean movie to be directed by Rob Marshall. Here are the requirements to be seen for the role: beautiful female fi...[Read on]
Oscar Party Recap: Hollywood Finds Its License to Chill
Sandra Bullock and Jesse James at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party. Photograph by Getty/VF. Perhaps for the first time since 2007, when the financial crisis was still a glimmer in the banking industry’s eye, Hollywood gave itself permission to have a little ...[Read on]
A Step Down the Runway in the Right Direction
Pictured above is Hayley Morley, a UK size 12 model who spurred controversy when she brought some realism to the runway.  Hayley and two other ‘’curvy'’ women appeared alongside stick-figure thin models in Mark Fast’s Lond...[Read on]
Theatre women create awards in honor of Lillian Hellman
This year a bunch of very high profile theatre writers and others decided that they were tired of women’s work being constantly unacknowledged, so they created The Lilly awards which will honor 17 women theater artists, as well as Mary Rodgers who will ...[Read on]
Happy Ada Lovelace Day
Today is Ada Lovelace Day - an international celebration of women in technology. Who was Ada? The daughter of poet Lord Byron and the Countess of Lovelace, Ada Lovelace (b. Dec. 10 1815) is considered the world’s first computer programmer. She was one ...[Read on]
Spotlight on Shoshanna: Designer celebrating a woman’s life through style
There are not many items that are universal to every woman. Because we come in all different shapes, sizes and backgrounds, it’s difficult to pinpoint one distinct style or look to compliment every lady. However, some items are absolutely necessary for...[Read on]
Spotlight on Shoshanna: Designer celebrating a woman’s life through style
There are not many items that are universal to every woman. Because we come in all different shapes, sizes and backgrounds, it’s difficult to pinpoint one distinct style or look to compliment every lady. However, some items are absolutely necessary for...[Read on]
Top American Idols Personalize Ford Fiestas
Ford Motor Company has added an exciting new element to its sponsorship of the hit television series "American Idol," by giving the top Idols an opportunity to work with Ford designers to create their own personalized 2011 Ford Fiesta. "Ford has been a s...[Read on]
WB, MAC team on Wonder Woman makeup
In a nod to girl power, MAC Cosmetics announced that the company is partnering with DC Comics’ Wonder Woman to create a limited edition color cosmetics collection featuring the iconic superhero. Set for a spring 2011 launch at all MAC locations worldwi...[Read on]
The Citizen Jane Film Festival
This past weekend I was lucky enough to get flown to Columbia, Mo to attend the second year of the Citizen Jane Film Festival run out of Stephens College. (a woman’s college)  Columbia is a good town for a fest because they already have a reputable one...[Read on]
Sassy City Chicks LA Fashion Bash and Ride & Drive Sponsored by Chevrolet
I am really looking forward to being a VIP guest at the upcoming Sassy City Chicks LA Fashion Bash on Thursday, April 22 at the Petersen Automotive Museum in mid-Wilshire's Museum Row.  The Sassy City Chicks LA Fashion bash will feature dozens of desig...[Read on]
WNBA'S Lady Liberty's attend 4 Season style management preview party
Cappie Pondexter might be one of the WNBA's biggest and brightest basketball stars but off the court, she's a fashion icon in the world of sports. A Glam Slam recntly spoke with Cappie at the Blend Showroom in NYC, where she shared her passion for fashion...[Read on]
Olympians & celebs participate in annual Red Dress Collection Fashion Show
2008 Olympic all-around gymnastics champion Nastia Liukin was among the Olympians and celebrities who participated in the sixth annual Red Dress Collection Fashion Show on Friday, Feb. 13 at Bryant Park in New York City. February is National Heart Month, ...[Read on]
Enter to Win a $100 Gas Card from Plastics Make It Possible
Ever wonder why your car gets the gas mileage it does? Or how it’s achieved the safety rating it has? As automotive engineering advances – car companies are creating faster, smarter, more durable and safer cars achieving a higher level of performance...[Read on]
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