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They said/We said: Kardashians accused of using sweatshops

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Photography by Michael Tran/FilmMagic

Star magazine’s recently released cover story has the Kardashian fam under fire. Star is claiming that the lines K-Dash by Kardashian, the Kris Jenner Collection, and ShoeDazzle are all manufactured in sweatshops in China, where workers, some of them children, are exposed to inhumane working conditions.

The main source of these allegations comes from Charles Kernaghan, the executive director of the Institute for Global Labour and Human Rights. Since the Star article was released, TMZ reported that Kernaghan went back on his allegations (“Wait on the article,” he told the Star, because he had no proof) closely followed by a statement on RadarOnline claiming that he stands by what he said in the article (“We don’t know what [TMZ is] talking about. I don’t disagree with a single thing [Star] said so I don’t know what they are saying”). Confused yet?
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Fashion news: Nick Knight’s McQueen tribute film, Blake Lively for Chanel and is someone buying Burberry?

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By Laura Schober

ShowStudio’s Nick Knight, presented a short film tribute to the late Alexander McQueen at the British Fashion Awards last night. McQueen was honored with a posthumous award for Outstanding Achievement in Fashion Design. [The Cut]

Gossip Girl star and Lagerfeld muse Blake Lively is reportedly the newest face for Chanel’s handbag collection. The campaign is set to launch early next year. [NBC] Read more »


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The great secret: Tommy Ton got punked by Riccardo Tisci

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Prankster Riccardo Tisci. Photography by Peter Stigter

Well that was a big letdown. The “CRAZY!!!!” secret Tommy Ton was privy to was apparently nothing more than a prank by Givenchy designer Riccardo Tisci. According to Ton’s Twitter feed “Guessing game is over. My source and I are the victim of a good prank played by Mr. Tisci himself. He got us good :(,”

At least we can stop waiting around for the other shoe to drop. But we still wonder what the fake secret was! Thoughts? Faux rumour and innuendo in the comments, please. [@JakandJilBlog, via The Cut]


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Karl Lagerfeld: Not going anywhere

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Photography by Peter Stigter

As we suspected, the resurfaced rumours about Alber Elbaz taking over for Karl Lagerfeld at Chanel are untrue. The company released the following statement:

Please note that Karl Lagerfeld is the Creative Designer of CHANEL and has a long-term contract with the company. Replacing him is not an issue.

Fashionista also points to a Tommy Ton tweet that watching the Style.com vids from Paris Fashion Week should give us a clue. Thoughts? Theories? Tell us in the comments

Chanel Clarifies Karl’s Status [Fashionista]


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Fashion news: Runway tattoos, no-pants on the subway and Catherine McNeil engaged?

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Photography by Peter Stigter

Photography by Peter Stigter

Model Catherine McNeil and Aussie MTV presenter Ruby Rose are reportedly engaged. Friends tweeted about a commitment ceremony last week (the posts have been taken down) and it’s reported that the pair are looking to have a legal wedding in Canada. [News.au, The Cut]

The temporary tattoos adorning the models at Chanel’s Spring 2010 show are coming to market. They hit the shelves at Chanel boutiques on March 1. [Stylecaster] Read more »


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Fashion news: American designer Charles Kleibacker dies, another (maybe) W-day for Marc and bums are in, heads are out

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American couturier and the “Master of the Bias,” Charles Kleibacker died Sunday at 88. [WWD]

Emma Watson takes her second turn as the face of Burberry. The Spring 2010 ads also star her brother Alex. [The Cut]

Now it looks like Marc Jacobs and Lorenzo Martone are planning on marrying in March. Maybe. Who knows. [The Cut] Read more »


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Martin Margiela no longer a part of Maison Martin Margiela

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MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA Spring 2010. Photography by Peter Stigter

MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA Spring 2010. Photography by Peter Stigter

Though rumours that Martin Margiela was no longer designing for his eponymous fashion line were confirmed back in October, it’s now come out that the reclusive Belgian has left his house entirely–and he won’t be replaced. Read more »


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Topshop may be headed to the Bay

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Christopher Kane for Topshop

British fast-fashion chain Topshop may be part of the Bay’s renaissance, which has included a lavishly revamped The Room at the department store’s Toronto Queen Street location, and a deal to create the official Vancouver 2010 Olympics merch. Though rumours (or just wishful thinking on the part of the local fashion population) of a possible partnership have been around for a while, HBC CEO Jeff Sherman confirmed to ROB Magazine that his company is in talks with Topshop to put their boutiques in Bay stores. Say Sherman: Read more »


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