EYE: A Bold Calvin Klein Reboot Goes For American Brand Gold In The Shadow Of Charlotte's White Nationalism

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EYE: A Bold Calvin Klein Reboot Goes For American Brand Gold In The Shadow Of Charlotte's White Nationalism

Without a doubt, this is the most dramatic 180-degree turn in the history of a great luxury brand. Ironically, in deciding to stock a collection of home wares, displayed in the context of Ruby's celebration of the American vintage quilts, Homer Laughlin coffee mugs and Rose Cabat's ceramic "Feelies" sold alongside Calvin Klein bedding, Simons enters Ralph Lauren territory.

Raf Simons assumed creative control of Calvin Klein in 2016, the number of retailers stocking the brand has increased tenfold, as stressed-out retailers strive for enticing relevance in the age of Amazon. It's interesting to watch the evolution of Calvin Klein in the age of Trump.

It's good that people of intelligence and vision are trying to understand America at the very moment America is trying to understand itself. In a country blinded with the golden glow of torches held high by white nationalists in Charlottesville last week, the color of optimism is under assault. Still, an estimated 40,000 people showed up in Boston Saturday to protest white nationalism and the resurgence of a bold racism under Trump. As Trump follows unlimited gold for his family financial coffers, we will follow the future of bold yellow optimism. America is doing much soul-searching at this moment.  ~ Anne

Gilles Bensimon Captures Chloe Lecareux In Lush Grey Looks For Elle Italy September 2017

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Gilles Bensimon Captures Chloe Lecareux In Lush Grey Looks For Elle Italy September 2017

Model Chloe Lecareux is styled by Alberto Zanoletti in warm, grey layers from Stella McCartney, Chanel, Saint Laurent and more, lensed by Gilles Bensimon for Elle Italy September 2017.

Lorena Maraschi Enjoys 'La Joya Del Eden' Lensed By Paolo Di Lucente For Vogue Mexico August 2017

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Photographer Paolo Di Lucente eyes model Lorena Maraschi, styled by Rebecca Dennett in 'La Joya Del Eden' for Vogue Mexico August 2017./ Hair by Pierpaolo Lai; makeup by Susie Sobol

Malala Yousafzai's Oxford Acceptance Is A Bright Spot In A Week Of Dreadful News

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Malala Yousafzai's Oxford Acceptance Is A Bright Spot In A Week Of Dreadful News

In a week of dreadful events, news that Malala Yousafzai is going to Oxford was a bright spot. The 20-year-old Pakistani-born activist who is the world's youngest Nobel laureate, tweeted her acceptance to the world on Thursday. 

In March, Malala received a conditional offer from Oxford’s Lady Margaret Hall, contingent on her exam results. Pakistan’s first female prime minister and the first woman to head a democratic government in a Muslim majority nation, Benazir Bhutto, also studied at Lady Margaret Hall in the 1970s.. Bhutto was assassinated in December 2007 in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. 

Besides her acceptance to Oxford, Malala's courageous intellect loomed large in Fox News' Murdoch world. Malala's story attracted mention -- along with "12 Years a Slave' -- in James Murdoch's now infamous anti-Trumpian response to Charlottesville email. 

Caroline Brasch Nielsen Fronts 'Futurist's Daydream' By Dan Beleiu For Vogue Taiwan August 2017

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Caroline Brasch Nielsen Fronts 'Futurist's Daydream' By Dan Beleiu For Vogue Taiwan August 2017

op model Caroline Brasch Nielsen is styled by Olga Yanul in 'Futurist's daydream', lensed by Dan Beleiu for Vogue Taiwan August 2017./ Hair by Nicolas Jurnjack

Patrick Demarchelier Flashes New Menswear-Loving Women For The New York Times Style Magazine September 2017

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Patrick Demarchelier Flashes New Menswear-Loving Women For The New York Times Style Magazine September 2017

Top models Freja Beha Erichsen, Janaye Furman, Julia Nobis, and Sora Choi are styled in fall's menswear looks by Marie-Amélie Sauvé.  Patrick Demarchelier flashes the quartet for The New York Times Style magazine September 2017./ Hair by Damien Boissinot; makeup by Diane Kendal

Andreas Ortner Eyes Ronja Furrer In A Sunny Stroll Through Harper's Bazaar Czech September 2017

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Andreas Ortner Eyes Ronja Furrer In A Sunny Stroll Through Harper's Bazaar Czech September 2017

Model Ronja Furrer communes with nature, styled in pastoral simplicity by Hannah Godde. Photographer Andreas Ortner captures the warmth of a fall sun for Harper's Bazaar Czech September 2017./ Hair by makeup by Helge Henry Branscheidt

Ivanka's NYC Rabbi Condemns Trump's Lack Of Moral Clarity As James Murdoch & Apple's Tim Cook Pledge $1 Million Each To Anti-Defamation League

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Ivanka's NYC Rabbi Condemns Trump's Lack of Moral Clarity On Charlottesville As Richard Spencer Tells Israelis To Trust Him

Rabbi Emeritus Haskel Lookstein and his successors Rabbi Chaim Steinmetz and Rabbi Elie Weinstock,sent a letter Wednesday night to members of New York's Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun In New York. Rabbi Lookstein oversaw Ivanka's conversion to Judaism in 2010. 

The rabbis said: "We are appalled by this resurgence of bigotry and antisemitism, and the renewed vigor of the neo-Nazis, KKK, and alt-right." The letter continued: "While we avoid politics, we are deeply troubled by the moral equivalency and equivocation President Trump has offered in his response to this act of violence."

Other Jewish leaders spoke out on Wednesday. the Republican Jewish Coalition is calling on the president to “provide greater moral clarity in rejecting racism, bigotry, and anti-Semitism.”

In another bold stance registered against Trump's embrace of white nationalism, 

James Murdoch, the chief executive of 21 Century Fox and the son of Trump ally Rupert Murdoch, donated $1 million to the ADL (Anti-Defamation League) and asked his friends and colleagues to consider supporting the organization as well.

Apple CEO Tim Cook pledged that his company will donate $1 million each to ADL and the SPLC (Southern Poverty Law Center). Apple also will match employee donations to the two groups and others two for one through September, according to a memo Cook wrote Wednesday night obtained by BuzzFeed News.

Cook said he strongly disagrees with US President Donald Trump’s comparison between the neo-Nazi and white supremacist protesters and those who opposed their rally in Charlottesville.

“Hate is a cancer,” Cook wrote. “This is not about the left or the right, conservative or liberal. It is about human decency and morality.”

Text Of James Murdoch Email Seeking Support For ADL & His $1 Million Donation | Apple Commits $1 Million Each To ADL & SPLC

Hana Jirickova Takes The Limelight In 'Partir la Pana' By Gorka Postigo For Vogue Spain September 2017

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Hana Jirickova Takes The Limelight In 'Partir la Pana' By Gorka Postigo For Vogue Spain September 2017

Model Hana Jirickova takes a stand on more than fashion, styled by Sara Fernandez in 'Partir la Pana'. Photographer Gorka Postigo lenses Hana for Vogue Spain September 2017./ Makeup by Jose Belmonte; hair by Manu Fernandez

Charlottesville's Susan Bro Says She Will Not Talk To Trump. Her Advice To Him: "Think Before You Speak"

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Charlottesville's Susan Bro Says She Will Not Talk To Trump. Her Advice To Him: "Think Before You Speak"

Until Thursday, when she spoke to MSNBC's Katy Tur, Bro acknowledged that the White House was trying to reach her but she was overwhelmed. Having watched no coverage of her daughter's death, this eloquent Virginia woman, who shared her daughter's commitment to social justice, didn't know until Thursday that the President of the United States had said on Tuesday at a rogue press conference that there were "very fine people" in the crowd of Nazis, KKK members, and white nationalists whose presence in Thomas Jefferson's home unleashed hatred, bigotry, violence and death.  

Speaking with Tur, Bro pushed back on President Trump's insistence that there is blame "on both sides", saying that her daughter was a peaceful protester. After having more time to reflect and probably reading about the avalanche of criticism hitting Trump from every corner over his rogue comments that supported white nationalism, Bro was clear about what she wanted to say when hooked up to ABC's Good Morning America and co-host Robin Roberts.

Paola Kudacki Flashes Isabella Emmack In 'Runway To Elleway' For Elle US September 2017

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Paola Kudacki Flashes Isabella Emmack In 'Runway To Elleway' For Elle US September 2017

Model Isabella Emmack suits up in 'Runway To Elleway', styled by Samira Nasr. Paola Kudacki is behind the lens for Elle US September 2017./ Hair by Lacy Redway; makeup by Georgi Sandev

Obama's Charlottesville Tweet Citing Nelson Mandela Is Officially The Most Popular Ever

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Obama's Charlottesville Tweet Citing Nelson Mandela Is Officially The Most Popular Ever

A nation needing warmth and a steady voice to calm our breaking hearts over Charlottesville got a digital hug Saturday night from our beloved President Obama. In what became the most popular tweet in Twitter history, Obama countered images of Nazi symbols and white supremacists marching in Charlottesville with the words of Nelson Mandela.

As we wept over the domestic terror car attack that killed progressive Charlottesville counter-protester Heather Heyer, part of a group that was leaving the area, Obama shared an impromptu snap from New Orleans, where he stopped for a quick chat with kids.

“No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin or his background or his religion,” Obama tweeted on Saturday evening, putting the Nelson Mandela quote before the world. 

Birgit Kos & Ellen Rosa 'Get Down' In David Sims Photos For Vogue US September 2017

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Birgit Kos & Ellen Rosa 'Get Down' In David Sims Photos For Vogue US September 2017

Models Birgit Kos and Ellen Rosa star in 'Get Down', styled in feather coats by Camilla Nickerson. Photographer David Sims captures the duo for Vogue US September 2017./ Hair by Paul Hanlon; makeup by Hiromi Ueda

Amanda Googe Wears Country Luxury Lensed By Jens Ingvarsson For WSJ Magazine September 2017

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Jens Ingvarsson Flashes Country Girl Amanda Googe For WSJ Magazine September 2017

Artist turned model Amanda Googe, profiled by Vogue, is styled in country elegance by Laura Stoloff. Ukrainian-born photographer Jens Ingvarsson captures Amanda for WSJ Magazine September 2017.

Ari Westphal Is Red Legs, Lensed By Philippe Jarrigeon Images For Vogue Paris September 2017

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Model Ari Westphal is all legs, styled by Claire Dhelens in Philippe Jarrigeon images for Vogue Paris September 2017./ Hair by Christian Eberhard; makeup by Kathy Le Saint

Bella Hadid & Chu Wong By Patrick Demarchelier In 'Sisterhood' For Vogue Arabia September 2017

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Bella Hadid & Chu Wong By Patrick Demarchelier In 'Sisterhood' For Vogue Arabia September 2017

Vogue Arabia September 2017 cover girl Bella Hadid joins forces with Chu Wong in modern simplicity, styled by Daniela Paudice. Photographer Patrick Demarchelier captures the duo in 'Simplicity'. / Hair by Franco Gobbi; makeup by Val Garland