Last Updated on 19th April 2018 Both co-founder of Buro 24/7 Miroslava Duma and designer Ulyana Sergeenko are under fire over their nonchalent use of the word “n***ga. The backlash […]
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Kate Moss “nothing tastes as good as skinny feels” T-shirt causes controversy
Last Updated on 27th June 2014 Kate Moss doesn’t say much, especially when we compare her to outspoken model pal Naomi Campbell… and we think we know the reason why. […]
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Shopper finds “forced to work exhausting hours” message in Primark dress, Primark responds
Last Updated on 24th June 2014 The age-old “cheap clothes, but at what cost?” problem has once again surfaced, as a shopper found a “forced to work exhausting hours” message […]
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La Perla removes mannequin with visible ribs after a series of complaints
Last Updated on 14th May 2014 Following a series of complaints, lingerie label La Perla has removed an ultra skinny mannequin with visible ribs from the window of one of […]
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Fur is a £24 billion industry!
Last Updated on 28th March 2014 Regardless of where you stand in the pro fur or anti fur camp, we can’t ignore the fact that the fur trade is probably […]
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H&M apologises for “anti-Semitic” vest
Last Updated on 26th March 2014 Another day, another controversy in the fashion world. This time round, H&M is the culprit, as a men’s vest featuring a skull inside the […]
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Terry Richardson defends those sexual misconduct allegations
Last Updated on 18th March 2014 Terry Richardson’s alleged sexual antics have been in the press a lot more than usual these past few weeks, but the photographer has finally […]
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American Apparel tries to defend its latest controversial ad campaign
Last Updated on 14th March 2014 American Apparel is to controversy what Mary-Kate is to Ashley, so it comes as no surprise to learn that the brand’s latest ad […]
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Chanel (sort of) apologises for that Native American headdress
Last Updated on 18th December 2013 We’re having a serious case of déjà vu. This time last year, the fashion world was up in arms about the Native Americam headdress […]
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PETA hits out at Anya Hindmarch window display
Last Updated on 6th November 2013 Uh oh – there’s nothing quite like a fashion controversy to wake up to on a Wednesday morning. Once again, animal rights organisation PETA […]
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Jay Z taking time to reconsider Barneys collaboration after racist allegations
Last Updated on 18th November 2013 Don’t get too excited about that upcoming Christmas collaboration between Jay Z and Barneys, as the rapper is in two minds about working with […]
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Did Harvey Nichols’ Paula Reed resign over PETA attack?
Last Updated on 14th October 2013 So the big news over the weekend was that Paula Reed stepped down as fashion director of Harvey Nichols, but this morning we’re led […]
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H&M pulls “offensive” Native American headdress
Last Updated on 13th August 2013 You’d have thought the Victoria’s Secret Indian headdress hoopla that happened last year would have made brands a bit more cautious… but that isn’t […]
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Rihanna wins Topshop legal battle!
Last Updated on 1st August 2013 Good news for Rihanna – the Bajan singer has just won her court battle against Topshop, after she sued the high street store for […]
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Is this the end for Dolce and Gabbana?
Last Updated on 26th July 2013 Is this the end of Dolce and Gabbana as we know it? If we are to believe reports that have been doing the rounds […]
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Dolce and Gabbana sued by Easy Rider’s Peter Fonda
Last Updated on 24th July 2013 Uh oh – we think the the Dolce and Gabbana boys might as well pitch a tent outside their local courtroom as they seem […]
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Sarah Jessica Parker “shocked to experience an old-fashioned attitude about women and business” at fashion job
Last Updated on 31st May 2013 Sarah Jessica Parker, a huge presence in the fashion world, has spoken out about sexism in the fashion industry while working with an unnamed […]
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Are the Dolce and Gabbana designers headed to prison?
Last Updated on 30th May 2013 It’s going from bad to worse for the Dolce and Gabbana boys as far as their alleged tax evasion is concerned –prosecutor Gaetano Ruta […]
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RSPCA hits out at Central Saint Martins goldfish-bowl handbags
Last Updated on 30th May 2013 Here’s a fresh bit of controversy to sink your teeth into this morning. The RSPCA has voiced its concerns over a ‘fishbowl handbag’ which […]
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Gwyneth Paltrow’s clothing website accused of “over-sexualising” children
Last Updated on 24th April 2013 Uh oh… Gwyneth Paltrow, (well, more specifically the clothes she sells exclusively on her website) is in trouble. Gwyn’s clothing site Goop.com has come […]
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Watch Cara Delevingne and Georgia May Jagger in controversial Louis Vuitton/Love film
We always thought Cara Delevingne and fellow Brit Georgia May Jagger were sexy young models, but we never really saw them as prostitutes. And we bet you didn’t either. However, that’s […]
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Victoria’s Secret responds to Bright Young Things controversy
Last Updated on 27th March 2013 Bad times for Victoria’s Secret PINK – the latest Bright Young Things ad campaign, which has been launched in conjunction with the brand’s Spring […]
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Beyonce’s in trouble with PETA over Superbowl outfit
Last Updated on 7th February 2013 Uh oh… although we were beside ourselves with excitement and shed actual tears of elation when we saw Beyonce perform at The Superbowl on […]
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Karlie Kloss’s Victoria’s Secret American Indian outfit causes controversy
Last Updated on 13th November 2012 It’s been relatively quiet on the old fashion controversy front ever since those “potentially racist” Dolce and Gabbana earrings hit the spring/summer 2013 catwalk […]
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“We’re not selling reality, we’re selling a story” – Erin Heatherton on Photoshop
Last Updated on 18th October 2012 We don’t think there will ever be a time when the world will be united with its opinion on Photoshop. Some people argue that […]
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Alexa Chung: “You can appreciate my style without having to appreciate my weight”
Last Updated on 16th October 2012 We regard Alexa Chung as a bit of a style maven, and we know that we aren’t the only ones. However, Alexa’s tall, svelte […]
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Barneys/Disney collaboration sparks controversy, starts online petition
Last Updated on 16th October 2012 Remember a few months ago we told you about Disney collaborating with Barneys for this year’s Christmas window display? Well it turns out not […]
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Do you think these Dolce and Gabbana earrings are racist?
Last Updated on 28th September 2012 Yesterday we had rib-gate courtesy of Karlie Kloss, Greg Kadel and some overzealous airbrushers at Numéro, but today we have another controversy on our […]
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Numéro airbrushes Karlie Kloss’s ribs, causes controversy
Last Updated on 27th September 2012 Another day, another controversy in the fashion world. 20-year-old Karlie Kloss has been photographed topless by Greg Kadel for a new shoot in Numéro, […]
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Brian Atwood’s new ad campaign is too raunchy for its own store!
Last Updated on 28th August 2012 Uh oh – looks like another ad campaign is deemed too raunchy, although this time it has nothing to do with the ASA, which […]
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Christian Louboutin shoes get the Tyler Shields treatment
Last Updated on 23rd July 2012 As if burning an Hermes Birkin wasn’t bad enough, controversial photographer Tyler Shields has now decided to butcher, batter and generally destroy a poor, […]
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Rachel Zoe is a fan of Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen’s $17,000 fur bag (PETA however, is not)
Last Updated on 28th June 2012 A few days ago, the blogosphere blew up when it emerged that Jessica Biel used her $39,000 The Row backpack as a casual beach […]
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Terry Richardson photographs Lindsay Lohan with a gun to her head
Last Updated on 27th June 2012 Individually, Terry Richardson and Lindsay Lohan are quite a controversial pair, so imagine the havoc they will cause and the column inches they will […]
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Christian Louboutin speaks out about losing that Zara lawsuit
Poor Christian Louboutin! He famously lost his court case against Yves Saint Laurent, and the shoe designer didn’t seem to have much luck with suing Zara either. (The high street […]
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Natalia Vodianova: “It’s better to be skinny than to be fat”
Last Updated on 24th April 2012 Just weeks after Pinterest and Instagram pledged to remove all traces of “thinspiration” and “pro-anorexia” content, top Russian model Natalia Vodianova could have potentially […]
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Do you find this “lesbian kiss” Urban Outfitters ad offensive?
Last Updated on 19th April 2012 Now, what do we have here then…
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PETA hits back at Kanye West’s song lyrics
Last Updated on 9th April 2012 Kanye West has been in the press even more than usual these past few weeks what with his rumoured relationship with Kim Kardashian, but […]
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David Beckham’s H&M ad ISN’T banned – hooray!
Last Updated on 5th April 2012 David Beckham’s drool-inducing H&M ads have reportedly come under fire recently, as a handful of people complained to Watchdog about their suggestive nature, which […]
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Dolce & Gabbana has sued Dolce & Banana
Last Updated on 29th March 2012 No, this isn’t a joke and yes, you did read that correctly. Apparently, Dolce and Gabbana has sued a shop in South Africa which […]
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Fake Abercrombie and Fitch site in trouble over racist product description!
Last Updated on 23rd March 2012 Uh oh, looks like a counterfeit Abercrombie and Fitch site is in hot water for more than one reason.
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Piers Morgan on Kate Moss: “She’s just a vile little creature”
Last Updated on 13th March 2012 Not a nice way to kick off the morning we must admit, but then who doesn’t love a side helping of drama alongside their […]
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Marc Jacobs used underage models in his NYFW show
Last Updated on 15th February 2012 Tut tut, looks like Marc Jacobs should sit on the naughty step, as he has apparently used two underage models – 14-year-old Thairine Garcia […]
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Top stories this week: The Superbowl goes mad for Madonna, Christian Louboutin’s red soles turn 20 and Karl Lagerfeld’s honesty gets him into trouble
Last Updated on 19th October 2013 Madonna pulls out all the stops for her Superbowl performance Queen of pop Madonna wowed the Superbowl crowd at the weekend with her amazing […]
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Karl Lagerfeld apologises to Adele for his “fat” comments, says he’s her “biggest admirer”
Last Updated on 9th February 2012 Nobody can accuse Karl Lagerfeld of not saying what he feels, but more often than not, his comments seem to get misconstrued and taken […]
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Do you love Demi Lovato’s glass-shattering Tyler Shields photoshoot?
Last Updated on 3rd February 2012 Demi Lovato is the latest star to receive the infamous Tyler Shields treatment.
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Why has the ASA banned this Rachel Weisz L’Oreal ad?
Last Updated on 2nd February 2012 What fresh hell is this, then? The folks at the Advertising Standards Authority have deemed yet another beauty ad unsuitable and have consequently banned […]
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Dolce and Gabbana apologises to the people of Hong Kong!
Last Updated on 19th January 2012 As Chinese New Year is only a matter of days away, Dolce and Gabbana has decided to bite and bullet and issue an official […]
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London and New York finally agree to move spring/summer 2013 fashion week dates!
Last Updated on 18th January 2012 To quote Hannibal in the wonderful The A-team, we love it when a plan comes together! The on-going conflict surrounding the spring/summer 2013 fashion […]
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Top stories this week: Beyonce meets her baby, Dolce and Gabbana offends Hong Kong, Stella goes to Soho, and Moschino comes to London
Last Updated on 19th October 2013 Kate Middleton turns 30, wears Temperley The Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton turned 30 this week, but in her final hours of being a […]
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Are Dolce and Gabbana in the middle of a Hong Kong race row?
Last Updated on 10th January 2012 Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana were caught in the middle of a tax scandal last year, but is the brand in trouble again for […]
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