Whitney Thompson’s Misguided Remarks On Thin Models

We know we declared last week that everyone should stop talking about plus-size girls in fashion so that maybe they will become more of a norm rather than a tactic for grabbing attention, but it shouldn’t come at the expense of shifting negativity towards thin women. Whitney Thompson, America’s Next Top Model’s first ever plus-size winner, has sounded off with The Huffington Post for the way plus-size models are treated in the fashion industry.

Kim Kardashian Covers W Magazine With Naked Ambition

Given her penchant for tight minidresses, Kim Kardashian is an unlikely choice to be the cover model for a high brow fashion mag. Stefano Tonchi, W’s recently installed editor-in-chief, has already expressed interest in covering unlikely choices for the magazine though, so perhaps the former Playboy cover model shouldn’t be so surprising.

Alexander McQueen Takes Control of McQ, Sarah Burton Takes Control in Paris

Beginning with the Fall 2011 collection, the McQ contemporary line will come under the complete control of Alexander McQueen, which is enjoying wild success following Sarah Burton’s first womenswear line at Paris Fasion Week.

Gap Kills Their Bland New Logo, Anyone Else?: If Everyone Jumped

Less than a week after rolling out a new, bland, Helvetica meets clip art logo, Gap has reverted to their previous (and more well known) design. The backtracking comes after an uproar online over the new logo forced company president Marka Hansen to defend the new logo, before finally acknowledging that the change wasn’t a great move for business.

But in all the furor over Gap’s new (now old) logo, you may have missed out on another logo competing in the “you paid how much for that?” rebranding category.

Brazilian Blowout Update: Formaldehyde-Free? Test Results Prove Otherwise

One of the hottest trends in haircare as of late has been the Brazilian Blowout hair treatment popping up at exclusive salons across the nation. The process promises a 100% formaldehyde-free formula that will de-frizz your lackluster locks and promise a sleek, shiny and manageable result for at least three to five months. At a range of $300 to $500 respectively depending on your hair, it was touted as the solution to the frizzy-hair dilemma that many woman face. Sounds great right? Except it may not be everything it’s claimed.

Over the Heart On Your Sleeve? Try Bones on Your Wrists: If Everyone Jumped

What is with body parts suddenly becoming appropriate to wear as fashion? First Lady Gaga turns the world on to wearing raw meat, and now apparently bone-inspired pieces are being sold as accessories.

I Like It On…Facebook Meme Looks to Spread Breast Cancer Awareness

You already know that Ralph Lauren, Kohl’s and numerous other companies are bringing on the pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but if you’ve seen a few Facebook status updates that declare “I like it on the floor,” or other seemingly flirtatious statements you’ve been seeing the latest social media campaign to raise awareness of breast cancer.

Mum’s the Word On Plus Size Models at Jean Paul Gaultier – Except From Gaultier

Here’s a thought. If everyone wants the sight of curvier women on runways, in fashion ads and scattered throughout the general media to become totally normal, why don’t we all stop talking about it?

How To: Build a Digital Flagship

In the constantly evolving online world where buzz words run rampant, the term “Digital flagship” has emerged, mainly due to recent launches by some of the most globally recognized fashion houses. At Fashion’s Collective, we see this as a welcomed advance from the various brand websites and microsites that have preceded.

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