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Naomi Campbell displays superb stems in Paris Gaultier show

Naomi Campbell displays superb stems in Paris Gaultier show

Veteran supermodel Naomi Campbell made a toned and confident turn on the catwalk Wednesday as a walking bouquet for a bride in a wedding-themed Paris haute couture show by Jean Paul Gaultier. The 44-year-old British beauty showed off legs and buttocks still as shapely as in her heyday nearly two decades ago, sauntering out in a revealing outfit that was little more than a bikini enveloped with ferns, flowers and see-through plastic. "Gaultier Paris" read the gift label on her

Rihanna and her braids rock the front cover of i-D magazine.

Rihanna and her braids rock the front cover of i-D magazine.

Rihanna and her braids rock i-D magazine to celebrate her upcoming 8th album. The look showcases Rihanna like we haven’t quite seen her before — trading in her signature bold red lip and shiny hair for dark lipliner and scattered braids. Last week, Rihanna premiered her first single, ‘FourFiveSeconds,’ an acoustic ballad with Kanye West and Paul McCartney. For i-D’s cover shoot, Rihanna traveled to Paris and shot with photographer Paolo Roversi. Alastair McKimm, the British m

'Fresh Dressed' Documentary Schools Us On Hip-Hop And Style

'Fresh Dressed' Documentary Schools Us On Hip-Hop And Style

Fashion has always had a place in the hip-hop world -- from Kanye West waxing poetic on the importance of style to Run DMC revolutionizing the Adidas sneaker, major labels and trends have influenced the rap game, and vice versa. One new film is documenting it all by taking a deeper delve into the relationship between hip-hop and fashion. Fresh Dressed: The Revolution Of Fashion Born On The Streets recently debuted at this year's Sundance Film Festival and has already generate

Cheerleaders Break Down Their Game Day Routines

Cheerleaders Break Down Their Game Day Routines

They may not experience quite the same level of pressure or injuries, but NFL cheerleaders do have hours of grueling practice and extensive fitness and nutrition programs. They also spend a good chunk of their lives getting their hair done, faces made up, teeth whitened, and bodies tanned—but apparently it’s not all as fun as you’d think. “You can most definitely get in trouble if you do not come to practice looking your finest,”Danielle Wechsler, New York-based pro cheerlead

Models With Their Penises Hanging Out On The Runway

Models With Their Penises Hanging Out On The Runway

Women have gone panstless for years but now it seems as if it's the boys' turn, according to Rick Owens. Guests at the designer's Fall 2015 menswear collection were greeted by a couple of male models walking down the runway with their penises hanging out. One model was wearing a brown turtleneck cloak that didn't quite cover up his junk thanks to a tailored hole deliberately cut out around his crotch. (Quelle horreur!) Chris Sengthong, an online fashion editor for the French

2015's Hottest Male Models

2015's Hottest Male Models

You know the names of the greats, from Kate Moss to Naomi Campbell, from Cara Delevingne to Kendall Jenner. They command your attention from runways to reality TV, but what about the “absolute hunks” and real life Zoolanders who stand behind them on billboards? Men’s fashion week just wrapped up in Paris and with it, a reminder of just how much the world of men’s modeling differs from traditional womenswear. Sure there are big names: Sean O’Pry and Simon Nessmantook a hiat

Plus-Size Model Tess Holliday Encourages Women to #EffYourBeautyStandards

Plus-Size Model Tess Holliday Encourages Women to #EffYourBeautyStandards

Like most successful models, Tess Holliday, formerly Tess Munster, follows a regimented fitness and nutrition program. She works out with a personal trainer four times a week and enjoys walking, swimming, and hiking in her free time. She avoids soda and drinks a lot of water. She cooks healthy and indulges in moderation like any sane person would. Unlike most successful models, Munster is 5’5” tall and a UK size 24 (a US size 20). In an industry where the standard for plus si

Miss Colombia crowned Miss Universe; Miss Jamaica in top 5

Miss Colombia crowned Miss Universe; Miss Jamaica in top 5

Miss Colombia Paulina Vega has been crowned Miss Universe, beating out contestants from 87 other countries. Miss USA Nia Sanchez and Miss Ukraine Diana Harkusha were the runners-up during Sunday's competition. Miss Jamaica Kaci Fennell and Miss Netherlands Yasmin Verheijen were also among the top five. Vega said the contests leading to Miss Universe were the first she'd participated in and will be her last, as she's eager to return to her studies in business administration. T

Model Shamed For Sharing Post-baby Bikini Pictures

Model Shamed For Sharing Post-baby Bikini Pictures

ust one month after having a baby, model Erin McNaught is back to posting bikini photos on Instagram. The former Miss Universe Australia showed off her already back to flat stomach with a mirror selfie. “4 weeks PP [postpartum] and I’m starting to get my stomach back!” the 32-year-old wrote. “Aside from lots of walking and eating healthily, I’ve been doing loads of pelvic floor and transverse abdominus exercises. Still no traditional ab work though which is driving me crazy!

Meet the New Male Model Who's Actually a Woman

Meet the New Male Model Who's Actually a Woman

Menswear is getting a little confusing. At the European men’s collections, some designers opted to show feminine looks rather than the traditional suits. But it’s not just the small, underground labels. Big brands like Gucci, who recently promoted their head accessories designer, Alessandro Michele to creative director, showed cropped jackets slung over blouses with floppy bows—either a nod to Kurt Cobain or a statement that blurs gender boundaries.

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