Gucci Chief Executive Marco Bizzarri Meeting With Dapper Dan Over Blackface Sweater Disaster

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Gucci Chief Executive Marco Bizzarri Meeting With Dapper Dan Over Blackface Sweater Disaster

Gucci Chief Executive Marco Bizzarri is planning to meet with Dapper Dan and other African-American leaders during a trip to New York this week to discuss the sweater debacle. “"I am a Black man before I am a brand," he wrote. “Another fashion house has gotten it outrageously wrong,” Dapper Dan said in an Instagram post. “There is no excuse nor apology that can erase this kind of insult.”

The renowned Harlen fashon designer and tailor originally gained fame knocking off Guuci’s logo in the ‘80s and ‘90s, before finding itself in the drivers seat when Alessandro Michele knocked off one of Dapper Dan’s designs in his own 2018 Resort collection. The two men signed a peace treaty with Dapper Dan collaborating with Gucci on a vintage hip-hop-inspired capsule collection. Then Kering stepped in to underwrite Dap’s new studio and atelier in Harlem, while making him the face of a special tailoring campaign. Gucci has also underwritten several art events celebrating black culture in Harlem and around New York.

As the former head of product development and fashion director for Victoria’s Secret, I recommend that Gucci load up a corporate jet with design talent and head for Washington, DC and a trip to the African American Museum of African American History and Culture. This will give them a complete understanding of the sensitivity of black face in America to progressives of every skin color.

Elsa Hosk Seduces in 'Get Golden' Lensed By Enrique Vega For Vogue Taiwan February 2019

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Top model and Victoria’s Secret Angel Elsa Hosk gets a Photoshop face mask Venetian ball style, styled by DaVian Lain for ‘Get Golden’. Photographer Enrique Vega flashes the golden girl in a modern for of goddess workship for Vogue Taiwan February 2019./ Hair by Brittan White; makeup by Joseph Carrillo

Amanda Murphy Poses In 'Paint The Town RED' By Nat Prakobsantisuk for Vogue Thailand February 2019

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Top model Amanda Murphy is styled by Jirat Subpisankul in vivid images ‘Paint The Town RED’, lensed by Nat Prakobsantisuk for Vogue Thailand February 2019.

Winnie Harlow Greets Spring In 'Come Rain or Shine' By Max Papendieck For ELLE US April 2019

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Top model Winnie Harlow is dressed for raindrops in ‘Come Rain or Shine’, an inclement weather fashion shoot styled by Katie Mossman. Photographer Max Papendieck is behind the lens, flashing trench coats, rubber boots and 60s’-inspired casual bits from Max Mara, Norma Kamali, Coach 1941 and more for ELLE US April 2019.

Donald Trump and Beto O'Rourke Duke It Out In El Paso As Congress Works Against A New Shutdown

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FORMER CONGRESSMAN AND POSSIBLE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE BETO O'ROURKE MARCHED IN HIS OWN RALLY MONDAY. IMAGE: IVAN PIERRE AGUIRRE FOR THE TEXAS TRIBUNE

Donald Trump and Beto O'Rourke Duke It Out In El Paso As Congress Works Against A New Shutdown

As Trump spoke, O’Rourke led a march to a park just steps away from the coliseum. There, the former congressman and U.S. Senate candidate pressed his case — to raucous cheers — that El Paso is “safe not because of walls but in spite of walls.”

“We can show the rest of the country ... that walls do not make us safer,” O’Rourke said, arguing such barriers force immigrants to cross in more remote, dangerous stretches of the border.

“We know that walls do not save lives,” he added. “Walls end lives.”

Ajak Deng Is Lensed By Julia Noni In 'Athletic Grace' For Vogue Germany January 2019

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Top model Ajak Deng is styled by Nicola Knels in ‘Athletic Grace’. Photographer Julia Noni is behind the lens for Vogue Germany March 2019./ Hair by Panos Papandrianos; makeup by Frankie Boyd

Mn. Rep Ilhan Omar Rebuked Over Anti-Semitic Tweet, Faces Loss Of Seat On Foreign Relations Committee

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Mn. Rep Ilhan Omar Rebuked Over Anti-Semitic Tweet, Faces Loss Of Seat On Foreign Relations Committee

In a dramatic statement delivered on Monday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other Democratic leaders are calling on Minn. Rep Ilhan Omar to apologize for tweeting the strong suggestion that political donations drive politiciams’ support for Israel.

In the dramatic statement, House Democratic leadership said that while "legitimate criticism of Israel's policies is protected by the values of free speech and democratic debate," Omar's "use of anti-Semitic tropes and prejudicial accusations about Israel's top supporters is deeply offensive."

Olivia Malone Shoots Liene Podina In Morocco For 'Global Gathering' In Marie Claire UK March 2019

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Latvian model Liene Podina is styled by April Hughes in ‘Global Gathering’, lensed by Olivia Malone for Marie Claire UK March 2019./ Hair by Rimi Ura; makeup by Tina Roivanen

Steven Meisel Captures Zara's Spring 2019 Inspired By Morocco Campaign With Lexi, Vittoria, Amanda +

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Photographer Steven Meisel looks to Morocco and North Africa for Zara’s Spring 2019 campaign, styled by Karl Templer with a model lineup including Vittoria Ceretti, Lexi Boling, Anyelina Rosa, Veronika Kunz and Amanda Murphy.

Katy Perry Explains Her 'Transformation', Lensed By Juno Calypso For Paper Magazine March 2019

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Talent Katy Perry undergoes a ‘Transformation’, styled by Patti Wilson in looks from Sid Neigum, Maïssane Zinaï, Tabitha Simmons, Valentino, Vera Wang and more. Juno Calypso flashes the pop star for Paper Magazine March 2019.

We learn in Katy Perry’s Paper interview with Marie Lodi that she and boyfriend Orlando Bloom are so serious that they are in the “throwing out each other’s belongings without asking” phase of their relationship.

Explaining that they are both hoarders by nature, Orlando Bloom wanted to keep his old toiletry bag because it has been around the world for 10 years, even when Perry presented him with a new one for Christmas. Perry is equally bad at hoarding, especially in the clothing category.

“I have all of them,” Perry said about her old costumes and iconic looks that she’s worn over her career, like her cupcake bras. “I have my costumes, my dancers’ costumes, all of my tour sets. My whipped-cream gun.” All her memorabilia reside in a warehouse.

Birgit Kos + Faretta Front #WELOVEMILANO By Giampaolo Sgura Spring 2019 Campaign

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Top model Birgit Kos and Faretta front Twinset’s #WELOVEMILANO Spring 2019 campaign, lensed by Giampaolo Sgura with styling by Chiara Totire./ Hair by Pier Paolo Lai; makeup by Cosetta Giorgetti

Annibelis Baez Is Ready For Waves In 'Gut Instinct' By Benny Horne For Porter Magazine #31

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Dominican Republic born model Annibelis Baez wears colorful two-piece swimsuits styled by Helen Broadfoot in ‘Gut Instinct’, lensed by Benny Horne for Porter Magazine #31 Spring 2019./ Hair by Braydon Nelson; makeup by Mariel Barrera

Agata Pospieszynska Captures Annie Tice In 'The Spirit of the Holy Island' For Harper's Bazaar UK March 2019

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American model Annie Tice is styled by Charlie Harrington in ‘The Spirit of the Holy Island’, lensed by Agata Pospieszynska for Harper’s Bazaar UK March 2019./ Hair by Hiroshi Matsushita; makeup by Anita Keeling

Doutzen Kroes Is Softly Tailored In St. John Spring 2019 Campaign, Lensed By Lachlan Bailey

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Doutzen Kroes Is SoftlyTailored In St. John Spring 2019 Campaign, Lensed By Lachlan Bailey

Supermodel Doutzen Kroes follows in the footsteps of Edita Vilkeviciute, seen in St. John’s Resort 2019 Campaign, wearing the lean knits that define the brand for the Spring 2019 Campaign. Lachlan Bailey is again behind the lens for St, John, who announced in January that they have joined the list of luxury brands completing banning fur and exotic skins.

Vanina Sorrenti Captures Model Icon Lauren Hutton In 'She Wears The Pants . . ." For Porter Edit #31 Spring 2019

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Model Lauren Hutton is styled by Cathy Kasterine in ‘She Wears The Pants . . .” lensed by Vanina Sorrenti for Porter Magazine #31 Spring 2019./ Hair + makeup by Robrto Morelli

Imaan Hammam Poses In 'Goddess Rising' Lensed By Ethan James Green For WSJ Magazine March 2019

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Dutch Moroccan stunner Imaan Hammam is styled by Anastasia Barbieri in long, flowing gowns and linear elegance. Ethan James Green captures Imaan in the appropriately-named ‘Goddess Rising’, lensed in the Yucatan for WSJ Magazine March 2019./ Hair by Laurent Philippon; makeup by Karim Rahman

Mixing Nelson Mandela's Spirit With Navajo + Peruvian Practices, Londolozi South Africa Opens Healing House Spa

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Mixing Nelson Mandela's Spirit With Navaho + Peruvian Practices , Londolozi South Africa Opens Healing House Spa

Londolozi is one of South Africa’s original private game reserves, considered to be a pillar of global ecotourism. The word Londolozi comes from the Zulu word meaning ‘Protector Of All Living Things’.

Londolozi has also opened its first spa, the Healing House, and London-based Syz describes it as potentially “the most forward-thinking wellness offering in Africa.” In a story that spans generations Dave and Shan Varty have been replaced by their children Bronwyn and Boyd, who are the newest visionaries behind Londolozi.

Trained by Oprah’s life coach Martha Beck, the duo is heavily impacted by Beck’s belief “that the senses are deadened by desk jobs and smartphones and that you need to learn to listen to your body, the ultimate navigational tool, to tap into your innate wisdom”. Beck struck a deep cord in the modern0day hearts of Bronwyn and Boyd.

Impacted by their studies with Navaho medicine men and Peruvian shamans, sound — long considered to an original healing fix — is at the center of their rituals. These practices render Londolozi’s new spa as a fusion experience of ancient global practices that now harness the energy of the African wilderness.

Cleo Cwiek Covers ELLE Poland March 2019 In Fashion Artistry Lensed By Agnieszka Kulesza

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Stylist Maja Naskrętska joins model Cleo Cwiek in the artist’s studio, choosing fashion highlights of the season that range from sculptural shapes to lean leathers. Photographer Agnieszka Kulesza captures the creative, fashion examination for ELLE Poland March 2019.

Lineisy Montero Is Styled by Helen Broadfoot In 'Because The Night', Lensed by David Ferrua For Porter Magazine #31 Spring 2019

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Dominican model Lineisy Montero is styled by Helen Broadfoot in ‘Because The Night’, lensed by David Ferrua for Porter Magazine #31 Spring 2019./ Hair by Kei Terada; makeup by Pep Gay