The Naked Truth Is, We're Used To Public Nudity

I was laughing over the clever and quirky new ads for Zappos.com -- the ones that feature seemingly nude models jogging, hailing a cab and riding a motor bike -- when I realized something:

Nudity isn't shocking or surprising or passion-provoking anymore.

It's no big deal.

Or, as Michael Bernacchi, a University of Detroit Mercy professor and marketing expert, said: "Nudity is tired."

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Nudity And Fashion: Who Needs Clothes?

Move over sex, drugs, and rock and roll, here comes sex, nudity and fashion. Or, if I may: here it comes again + some.

You see fashion and sex have always gone hand in hand, but an utter lack of clothes used to promote clothing and accessories? Yes, sex sells, but it's not all marketing. Rather, some key factors have come into play in recent years; all of which have become distinctly prevalent in 2009 and will affect 2010 fashion greatly...

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Kunis: 'I will never dance again' after 'Black Swan'

Mila Kunis has retired her tutu.

"I will never dance again!" the "Black Swan" star tells the March issue of W Magazine. "The first time I saw the movie, I was like it’s great that the performance has been captured on film, because I will never put on those pointe shoes again."

Kunis, 27, explains that before she was cast in the Oscar-nominated thriller, she had absolutely no ballet experience.

"I trained four months, seven days a week, five hours a day," she says. "I lost 20 pounds, I tore a ligament, I dislocated my shoulder. I have two scars on my back but it was worth every minute."

The biggest shocker? Walking around in designer footwear hadn't prepared her to be a prima ballerina.

"I was like, I wear heels; I can do this," says Kunis. "I was wrong. Christian Louboutins are uncomfortable, but I screamed the first time I put on a pointe shoe!"

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Is Black Swan craze for flat ballet shoes damaging women's feet?

At first glance they seem more sensible than sky-high stilettos or strappy sandals.

But ballet-style shoes can seriously damage the feet, knees, hips and back and may lead to arthritis, experts have warned.

Stylish ‘ballet flats’ have risen in popularity on the High Street thanks to the film Black Swan, which stars Natalie Portman as a ballet dancer.

Fashion forward: Stylish 'ballet flats' have risen in popularity on the High Street thanks to the film Black Swan, which stars Natalie Portman as a ballet dancer

However, they offer little support and should only be worn for short periods, according to the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists.

Lorraine Jones from the society said: ‘Professional dancers are no strangers to the perils of ballet shoes, which offer the feet little cushioning, leaving the lower leg and foot to absorb the full impact of movement.

‘This puts increased pressure on the knees, hips and back, which over time can increase a person’s chance of developing arthritis.

On trend: They may look stylish but ballet-style pumps offer little support and should only be worn for short periods, according to the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists

‘If you embrace ballet fashion then try to opt for a shoe with a slight heel and higher sides which offers the feet a little more support.

‘Try not to wear them for long periods, particularly if you are doing a lot of walking, and make sure you alternate regularly with a more supportive shoe.’

She added that anyone who wore the shoes for dancing should also ‘take precautions’, such as daily calf stretches to keep muscles supple.

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London Fashion Week Embraces Naturist Fashion!

Usually London Fashion Week is about showing off designers' new clothing lines but Charlie Le Mindu broke tradition by making his models strut down the catwalk completely naked.

Granted, the daring designer’s collection was a range of wigs so clothing wasn’t essential, but not even the most glamorous of hats and exquisite wigs could take the attention away from the nipples – and much, much more – on show.

The French 24-year-old is known for causing controversy though. His creations have graced the heads of Lady Gaga, to say the least.

As if walking down the aisle stark naked wouldn’t draw enough attention to his ladies, he put them in bright pink platform boots, hats, bags and the all-important wigs.

But this isn’t the first time the adventurous designer has caused a stir in the fashion world.

Last year – when he first appeared on the scene - he showed off a zany creation of a face headdress made of real rat and mice carcasses.

Le Mindu studied hairdressing at Vidal Sassoon and Tony & Guy before he started creating his unique wigs. He now works in London’s trendy Shoreditch.

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Tattoos and Fashion Merge in "Maiden of the Month"

Metal Ink Stylizes Sexiness in a New Way. Tattoos and Fashion Merge
With Launch of 'Maiden of the Month' Alternative Beauty Contest


LOS ANGELES, June 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Los Angeles-based Metal Ink launched the Maiden of the Month alt. beauty modeling contest on its website www.metalinkshop.com. Metal Ink, the world's 1st tattoo-inspired crowdsourcing graphic t-shirt company, created a monthly contest to foster positivity about body art subculture and alternative forms of beauty.

The Maiden of the Month contest provides a positive setting where female members of the Metal Ink community can embrace their sexuality in a fashion-forward way. Female members are invited to send in photographs wearing Metal Ink tees and underwear. Each contestant must upload 3 photos; one in which she must be wearing Metal Ink clothes, the 2nd a sexy upper body shot with full nudity, and the 3rd a sexy full body shot with partial nudity.

Qualified submissions are posted on the website for voting for a period of 30 days. Photos are rated on a scale of 1 to 10 by Metal Ink members who can also share comments. Members' scores and comments are used to help the Metal Ink crew make the final decision. The winning Maiden receives a cash prize of $700 and $300 in store credit. Winning Maidens also headline artsy, sexy fashion photo shoots with some nudity which will appear on the website. Select Maidens will use her signature tattoos to create a special line of tees with royalty. Metal Ink's first Maiden of the Month was Radeo, one of the most popular Suicide Girls, chosen by the staff (see photo). In June, the Maiden of the Month contest launches voting by members of Metal Ink.

Metal Ink is a cutting-edge line that recognizes the growing popularity of tattoo art subculture and alternative beauty. Metal Ink was born out of the desire to fuse body art and fashion and celebrate beyond the cover page beauties we see in popular magazines today. By putting the soup to nuts of t-shirt design and production in the hands of new and emerging talent, Metal Ink provides a creative, social platform for the tattoo community on the web.

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Straight Up Nostalgia With A Twist, "The Fabric of My Life" Campaign Blends Familiar Music with Modern Fashion

Straight Up Nostalgia With A Twist, "The Fabric of My Life" Campaign Blends Familiar Music with Modern Fashion

April 7, 2009 /PRNewswire/ — As the country faces the cold, harsh realities of the global financial situation, Cotton Incorporated delivers consumers a soft, comforting bit of nostalgia, with a modern twist. The research and promotion company for U.S. cotton growers and importers has revived its memorable "the touch, the feel of cotton" music, reinterpreted for today's consumers by three young vocalists: Zooey Deschanel, Jazmine Sullivan, and Miranda Lambert. The new television commercials, created by DDB New York, began airing on April 5 as part of a marketing strategy that also includes print and Internet components.

The new commercials present a day-in-the-life montage of the vocalists' lives, scored with each artist's unique interpretation of the celebrated music and lyrics. Actress/singer Zooey Deschanel riffs contemporary with her take; five-time Grammy-nominated Jazmine Sullivan (21) lends her rhythm and blues style to the melody; Academy of Country Music's "Album of the Year" Winner and two-time Grammy nominee Miranda Lambert (24) delivers a country twist to the tune. The melody, recognizable to two generations of consumers, was retired in 2001 and was revived because "It's the right message at the right time," says Glenn Sciachitano, Director of Consumer Advertising at Cotton Incorporated.

"Since 2001, the company's advertising has stressed the fashionability, versatility and easy care benefits of cotton to the 18-34 female demographic ," says Sciachitano. "The new campaign retains that fresh, modern fashion focus, while paying tribute to the brand's rich heritage."

The new commercials illustrate the versatility of cotton by showing how it fits into the lives and wardrobe styles of three very different artists, whether they are walking the red carpet or simply engaging in their favorite everyday activities. The day-in-the-life montage of each performer is scored with a unique musical interpretation: Actress/ singer Zooey Deschanel (28) provides a retro pop sensibility with her take on the tune; two-time Grammy nominee Miranda Lambert (24) delivers a country twist; and five-time Grammy-nominated Jazmine Sullivan (21) lends her rhythm-and-blues style to the melody.

"People of all ages fondly remember the 'cotton song,'" says Ric Hendee, Vice President of Consumer Marketing at Cotton Incorporated. "With these new renditions, cotton gains a stylish, youthful energy which will help demonstrate that cotton is in the full range of today's fashion."

Internet components are slated to roll out in May and will include such interactive attractions as a Zooey Deschanel Stylebook, a look inside Miranda Lambert's closet, and a neighborhood shopping guide by Jazmine Sullivan. "The Fabric of My Life" micro-site will be an off-shoot of the company's consumer Web site, TheFabricOfOurLives.com. The print campaign, launching this summer, will feature stills of all three artists in cotton wardrobe from the commercial shoot, along with notes from the singers about each garment.

"'The Fabric of My Life' is a totally integrated campaign that combines the best of the old and new for Cotton Incorporated. It takes the powerful equity of 'The Fabric of Our Lives' song and marries it with fashion and versatility so it appeals to a whole new generation of cotton wearers," says Cassandra Anderson, Creative Director at DDB.

Cotton Incorporated, funded by U.S. growers of upland cotton and importers of cotton and cotton textile products, is the research and marketing company representing upland cotton. The Program is designed and operated to improve the demand for and profitability of cotton.

DDB Worldwide Communications Group Inc (www.ddb.com) is the largest consolidated advertising and marketing services global network in the world, according to Advertising Age. DDB also has been frequently ranked as the most awarded agency network in the world by Creativity magazine and The Gunn Report, among others. With more than 200 offices in over 90 countries, the DDB group believes that creativity is the most powerful force in business, building enduring and powerful brand experiences that create TalkValue,™ influence social communities and drive results. DDB Worldwide is part of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC).
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Rock Fashion Week 2009 at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach

Fergie of the Black Eyed Peas arrives at ROCK Fashion Week at Fontainebleau Miami Beach, Florida, Friday, March 27, 2009, where she held her 34th birthday bash. (Photo credit: Phillip Angert / ROCK Fashion Week)

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The fashion elite were out in full force for this year's Rock Fashion Week 2009 at the historic Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach. The bright lights and steamy nights of Miami Beach played host to the hottest residents on the fashion block -- from designer shows including Richie Rich, Russell Simmons, Monarchy, Caroline D'Amore, Abi Ferrin, b. Michael, LeiMarco and more, to the sizzling celeb-filled after-parties that followed.


On Friday, March 27, 2009, Richie Rich hosted a press conference to announce his newest venture, featuring special guest and muse Pamela Anderson, prior to his runway show that evening. Pamela also crawled up onstage to join Richie during his fashion show. Later that night, Fergie celebrated her 34th birthday at Rock Fashion Week with a bash at LIV in Fontainebleau, along with friends and family, including Josh Duhamel and fellow members of the Black Eyed Peas, and many more.


Additional celebrities in attendance at Rock Fashion Week included Dennis Rodman, Lil' Jon, Caroline D'Amore and many more!


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Russian Fashion Week Cuts Agenda Due to Crisis

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Russian Fashion Week Cuts Agenda Due to Crisis

MOSCOW, March 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Following fashion weeks in New York, Paris and Milan, Russian Fashion Week announced in Moscow it has shortened its Fall/Winter 2009/2010 season schedule this week. Russian Fashion Week (RFW) will commence on March 29 - April 4, 2009 in the Congress Hall of the World Trade Center in downtown Moscow. The most renowned fashion event in Eastern Europe, RFW will host approximately 50 shows of the best Russian and Ukrainian designers with insets of French, Italian and Spanish names.


Watch out for Evgenia Ostrovskaya at the Russian Fashion Weeek


"In peak seasons RFW had 65-75 shows, but this season we see a decrease in the number of participants," says Alexander Shumsky, President of Russian Fashion Week. "As is the case in Paris and Milan, a lot of designers prefer to make presentations instead of full fashion shows. The fashion markets are down, so brands and designers need to reduce expenses."


Russian Fashion Week is known for being the gateway to the Russian market. A number of international fashion designers staged their collections on RFW runways, including Vivienne Westwood, Julien Macdonald, Jenny Packham, Francesco Smalto, Frankie Morello, La Perla and Baby Phat, just to name a few. Designer rental fees for RFW catwalks are 4 to 5 times less than the smallest venues at fashion weeks in Milan or New York, but the total production costs of fashion shows in Moscow still remain consistent for most of the local designers.


The schedule of the upcoming Russian Fashion Week includes 48 shows, which marks almost a 20% fall compared to the October 2008 event. "Good news is that all key names of Russian fashion stay on the RFW catwalk this season," states Alexander Shumsky.


The renowned Russian fashion designer Slava Zaitsev will open RFW with his haute couture collection dedicated to the 100 Year Anniversary of Dyagilev's Seasons in Paris. Slava Zaitsev is a real Soviet/Russian fashion legend, known as Red Dior by international media.


The Russian Fashion Week schedule will include the most famous and edgy Russian designers: Arngoldt, Tatiana Parfionova, Julia Dalakian, Elena Souproun, BIRYUKOV, Poustovit, Cyrille Gassiline, Viva Vox, Xakama, Masha Sharoeva, Chistova&Endourova, TEGIN, Yulia Nikolaeva, MainAim, Personage, Liudmila Norsoian, and more. The international flavor will be added by Spanish designers Toni Francesc and Maria Lafuente, and Italians Leitmotiv, BeeQueen and a.VE. The collective Italian fashion show is a part of long-term cooperation between Russian Fashion Week and Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana. "Russia is a key destination for Italian fashion," says Mario Boselli, President of Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana. "In 2009 we take the next step in our relations despite the crisis."


Celebrated French designer Jean-Charles De Castelbajac will make his RFW debut on March 29.


Russian Fashion Week is acknowledged as the #1 fashion event in Russia; it attracts over 50,000 guests seasonally, with over 1,000 journalists and buyers. Russian Fashion Week's shows reach millions via live broadcasting on World Fashion Channel.


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Spring Essentials for the Frugal Fashionista

According to Celebrity Stylist Mark-Alan Harmon and Prime Outlets, a stunning Little White Dress is a must-have this spring. (PRNewsFoto/Prime Retail) BALTIMORE, MD UNITED STATES 03/02/2009

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Spring Essentials for the Frugal Fashionista

Prime Outlets Presents the 2009 Ultimate Guide to Spring Fashion Savings

BALTIMORE, March 3 /PRNewswire/ -- It's that time of the year again, ladies, and every fashionista's spring cleaning should start with her wardrobe! Give your closet a budget-friendly makeover this season with the ultimate guide to this year's spring fashion essentials from Celebrity Stylist Mark-Alan Harmon and the frugal fashionista shopping haven, Prime Outlets.


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According to Harmon, style sensei to Hollywood elite for more than a decade and a regular contributor to Style Network, E! and CNN Showbiz Tonight, reorganizing and updating your closet each season is the best way to determine which pieces you'll need to refresh your look.


"It's important to look through your wardrobe and evaluate the items you'll need and want for the season," said Harmon. "Knowing what you have, what you need, and which trends you'd like to follow will help you put together a list of must-haves for a modern, trendy closet within your budget."


Another key factor to maintaining a fashion-forward wardrobe, according to Harmon, is knowing where to shop and how to get the most for your money, citing the outlets as the place where women have direct access to compelling collections of designer and brand-name apparel while minding their wallets.


"We are the shopping venue of choice for the frugal fashionista," said Senior Vice President of Marketing Karen E. Fluharty of Prime Retail. "In today's economy, shopping Prime Outlets is simply the smart choice. Our shoppers know they'll find great designer and name-brands at a fraction of the cost."


At everyday savings of up to 65 percent off full retail prices, Prime Outlets' shoppers have complete access to style icons including Michael Kors, kate spade, COACH Factory, Giorgio Armani General Store, Gucci, Juicy Couture, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, Neiman Marcus Last Call, Barneys New York and BCBGMAXAZRIA.


For a fresh, fashionable wardrobe this season Harmon and Prime Outlets suggest the following Spring Essentials for the Frugal Fashionista:


1. Bold & Bright- This is the year of hope. Vibrant colors hit the catwalk this season urging fashionistas to leave the dreary winter months behind them. Shades like fuchsia red, palace blue and lemon yellow are sure to evoke feelings of optimism and bliss, so push those winter blacks, browns and grays to the back of your closet! Freshen your look with signature pieces such as a vibrant green sundress or cotton candy pink shoes.


2. Little White Dress- This season is all about the Little White Dress (LWD). Complementing the simplicity of the Little Black Dress, the LWD can be simple and classic or a more glamorous choice in various lengths and sheer fabrics. Embrace the trend by pairing a ruffled LWD with strappy sandals and glamour shades.


3. Cinch it Up- Forget low-rise. This spring high-waisted pants, shorts and skirts will define the reclaimed feminine silhouette. Look for simple lines and oversized belts to help achieve this cinched waist look that accentuates an hourglass figure.


4. Python Pretty- Slither your way into a fashionable spring with exotic reptilian accessories. Tempt your animal instincts with a real or faux luxe python handbag, snakeskin platforms and whipsnake bangles. Known for its color variations, be sure to look for python in a variety of distinctive colors to complement your wardrobe.


5. Cultural Couture- A melange of exotic, embellished and luxe, bold tribal prints and textures reign supreme this spring. Mix and layer culturally-inspired patterns, add ornate necklaces and piled-on bangles and finish the look with earthy, wooden wedge platforms.


For more information about Prime Outlets locations throughout the United States and Puerto Rico, including complete directories of designer and name-brand stores, please visit www.primeoutlets.com.


About Prime Retail


Headquartered in Baltimore, Md., Prime Retail is the parent company of Prime Outlets and one of the largest and most successful owners of retail centers in the U.S. Spanning more than 8.2 million square feet throughout major United States markets and Puerto Rico, Prime Retail is home to more than 450 leading designer and name-brands such as Gucci, Giorgio Armani, Burberry, kate spade, Michael Kors, St. John, Juicy Couture, Stuart Weitzman, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH and Neiman Marcus Last Call. The company owns and operates 21 Prime Outlets in markets including Orlando; Pittsburgh; Washington, D.C.; Austin, Texas and Williamsburg, Va., among many more. In addition, Prime Retail currently has nearly one million square feet in its development pipeline in markets including the Dallas/Fort Worth metro area and San Francisco Bay region. For more information, please visit www.primeretail.com.


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Video: Model Bar Refaeli and the Madden Brothers Fuel the Future of Fashion at Walk the Walk

Sports Illustrated 2009 Swimsuit Issue cover model Bar Refaeli joined Benji and Joel Madden of Good Charlotte, Taboo of the Black Eyed Peas, Robert Buckley of Lipstick Jungle and Frankie Delgado of MTV's Bromance and The Hills at House of Blues Anaheim...

Hurley announces "Microphone for Youth" global t-shirt design competition at the dynamic fashion runway showdown

Los Angeles, February 26 /PRNewswire/ — Sports Illustrated 2009 Swimsuit Issue cover model Bar Refaeli joined Benji and Joel Madden of Good Charlotte, Taboo of the Black Eyed Peas, Robert Buckley of Lipstick Jungle and Frankie Delgado of MTV's Bromance and The Hills at House of Blues Anaheim last night to judge Walk the Walk, a fashion design competition developed by Hurley to inspire creativity and confidence among future generations.

Refaeli and the star-studded panel of judges that also included Hurley founder Bob Hurley and Rosemary Brantley of OTIS College of Art and Design watched a parade of Hurley collections that had been redesigned by area high school students. The theatrical shows, which at times looked more like dance-offs, were modeled, produced and promoted entirely by student teams.

Of four competing schools, Fountain Valley High School took home top honors and a $5000 donation to its art & music program. Gahr High School won a special design challenge and could see their two original head-to-toe designs featured in a future Hurley collection.

The evening also served to launch the Hurley Microphone for Youth t-shirt design competition, a platform for young people to express themselves creatively and win exciting prizes. Now through March 30, aspiring designers and artists can upload their artwork to www.Hurley.com and the public can visit the site to vote for their favorite. The designer of the winning t-shirt will be announced on April 1, 2009 on Hurley.com and will receive $5,000 and see their design sold through Hurley's online store.

Refaeli, a face, voice and spirit of Hurley, will choose her favorite design and that winner will receive an all-expenses paid trip to Los Angeles in June to meet Bar and Hurley team athletes, and attend Hurley Walk the Walk Grand Championship.

About Hurley: Founded in 1999, Hurley is a leading youth brand rooted in surf, skate, art, music and beach cultures. Driven by creativity and freedom of expression, Hurley develops world-class products for guys, girls and kids, including sportswear, footwear, eyewear, accessories, swimwear and wetsuits. A wholly owned, independently run subsidiary of Nike, Inc., Hurley's corporate headquarters are located in Costa Mesa, CA, with international offices in Tokyo, Sydney, Barcelona and Bali.

Supermodel Gisele Bundchen's Rampage

CAPTION: Supermodel Gisele Bundchen has been announced as the new spokesperson for Rampage. Gisele will appear in the 2009 Rampage marketing campaign. The first campaign will debut in April issues of fashion and lifestyle magazines. Gisele replaces model and philanthropist Petra Nemcova. (PRNewsFoto/Iconix Brand Group)
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