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Fashion news: Smell like Lady Gaga, Selfridges apologises for gallows McQueen display, and is a naked mannequin obscene?
image via Racked Selfridges sheepishly tweeted “We apologise for any offence caused. It was not intentional and the dress has been removed.” They’re referring to the Alexander McQueen dress that is hanging on a gallows in their display window in Manchester. So, uh, what I they thinking? [Racked]
Remember when designer/Britain’s Next Top Model judge Julien MacDonald said “You can’t have a plus size girl winning — it makes it a joke”? In a scrambling attempt to dig himself out of his hole, he told Grazia he was misquoted, claiming that “I think there is room for everyone in fashion, but if you’re a plus sized model the opportunities are less.” [The Cut]
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Fashion news: Rodarte outfits the Olympics, MK and Ashley launch a denim line and Sammi “Sweetheart” might walk at Bryant Park
Photo by Ryan McGinley via the New York Times Surprise – Rodarte gets their own fashion show at the Olympics. The New York Times magazine asked Kate and Laura Mulleavy to design 13 outfits for athletes, including figure skaters, a ski jumper and snowboarders. Figure skater Johnny Weir will be decked out in head-to-toe crocheted Rodarte; we’re curious to see what the athletes will be wearing as they compete outdoors. [Racked]
Adding to their whirlwind month, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen have launched a new denim line, Textile Elizabeth and James. Launching in March, the three-jean collection is ‘70s inspired, both in style and name: there’s the Hendrix, the Stevie and the Joni, all featuring a hippie twist, be it through a high-waist or bellbottom leg. The jeans will be sold exclusively at Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus and Intermix with plans to expand the collection to a full lifestyle collection in the fall. [WWD]
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Fashion news: Marni sweets, champagne Louboutins and the Olsenboye parade
It was only a matter of time before Christian Louboutin’s shoe designs got delicate enough for a princess—Cinderella to be exact. Louboutin teamed up with champagne company Piper-Heidsieck to design a glass slipper that will be sold in the Le Rituel gift set along with a bottle of bubbly. [WSJ]
For shoe fanatics, Salvatore Ferragamo is launching an online store to make luxury shopping that much easier. A site dedicated to the company’s museum will also be available shortly at museoferragamo.com. [WWD]