She’s been de-cankled by Christian Louboutin, survived more than 50 years in fashion, taken a turn as a Mad (Wo)Man, had more jobs than anyone we can think of and has even picked up a warning from the FBI and caused a mini-scandal (proving her chops as a true fashion icon). We’re referring, of course, to Barbie.
This week, fashion will see debut after debut with the unveiling of designers’ Spring 2011 (how is it almost 2011 already?) collections. Editors are spewing live streams from shows and events like mad as we speak, so to avoid fashion week runway show overload, we decided to give you a break and talk about a different debut that also took place this fashion week. Last night was the premiere episode of the 15th cycle of America’s Next Top Model, and the first look at a season creator and host Tyra Banks promises will really launch the show into high fashion. For real this time.
This month marks three years since fashion icon Isabella Blow committed suicide following a battle with depression and ovarian cancer, but the infamous editor, known for championing milliner Philip Treacy and Alexander McQueen in his early career, has been making multiple headlines recently.
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