Rihanna in NY

News just in; Rihanna’s fashion/reality show/competition is set to have a new lease of life – this time over the pond in the good ol’ US of A. Remember the one? With her British chums Henry Holland and Nicola Roberts of Girls Aloud . . . ? The whole idea was that wannabe fashion designers applied to be on the show and then got to compete in rounds such as; design a look for Mr Kanye West (sure he’s worn much much worse in his time than a mere fashion student’s handiwork. Only joking Kanye!)

According to The Cut blog, the show is coming to the Style Network in the U.S. for its second season – supposedly to start as soon as later this year. Last week, Rihanna announced that Get Lucky Adonis, Pharrell Williams, would be joining her as a mentor; now model and muse of Alexander Wang, Erin Wasson will also be joining the line-up.

Rihanna’s been more than busy of late, what with touring, her second collection for River Island as well as getting changed for the paps into a never-repeating round of faaaaa-bulous outfits. Erin Wasson should know a thing or two about the design process as well as Riri; she has collaborated with Zadig & Voltaire, and RVCA as well as heading her her own brand of hippie-chic jewellery called Low Luv.

Sounds like they’ll be aiming to give Tyra Banks a run for her money . . .

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LONDON, United Kingdom — British fashion retailer Primark said on Tuesday it would provide short-term financial assistance to all victims and families affected by the collapse of Rana Plaza last month in Bangladesh while the clothing industry continues to formulate a long-term compensation plan.

The collapse of the building, where clothes were made for various international brands including Primark, has claimed more than 1,100 lives and is believed to have been triggered when generators were started up during a blackout.

Primark, owned by FTSE 100 company Associated British Foods, was urgently working on the details of the delivery of the aid, which will be available for six weeks, and hoped to start making the payments within seven days, it said in a statement.

The company also said that it had engaged advisers and experts to work on a long-term compensation package.

However, a reliable list of those who worked in the factory which supplied Primark was necessary for any long-term payments to be made, the company said.

Earlier this month, the company had said that an existing framework, which calculates payouts using criteria such as loss of earnings, the ability of victims to work and the vulnerability of those affected, would be used to assess the levels of compensation.

A series of deadly incidents at factories in Bangladesh, the world’s second-biggest exporter of clothing after China, has focused global attention on safety standards in the booming $ 20 billion garment industry in the country.

Reporting by Abhirup Roy in Bangalore; Editing by Leslie Adler; Copyright (2013) Thomson Reuters. Click for restrictions

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Now that officially hipsters have been declared as extinct as dinosaurs and more annoying than Psy doing his Homer Simpson inspired dance, how about we got back to the old ‘hip’ attribute and just plaster it all over the place, see what happens? Take a look at this new promotional video for a new series of sunglasses signed by IVI and HUF. All nice and modern, looking classic with a twist. A ‘hip’ twist!

I actually liked the music (original score signed by Jon Kennedy) and the normal people involved in making it. Which are part of the HUF crew.

This special collection is inspired by Keith Hufnagel, founder of HUF, who just happens to be one of the most influential skateboarders/streetfashion trendsetter. The sunglasses he wore, ‘The Standard’ are the solid base which the entire IVI HUF collaboration was built upon.

iconic sunglasses IVI HUF

Just to give you a hint of the iconic status of IVI sunglasses, Leigh Lezark is the brand’s ambassador this year. You can’t get more hip than Leigh. Except with Chloe Sevigny. Who’ll probably represent the brand next year. Or the following. Oh, and also Pink’s husband, Carey Hart is a fan and ambassador of IVI sunglasses. Now go on, ditch you old faithful Ray Bans and get to IVI work!

Keith Hufnagel sunglasses standard IVI

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On the streets of Hong Kong.

Photo by Gareth Jones

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We all want to win at Twitter. Every re-tweet, favorite, and @ mention is like a little pat on the back. But can you narrow the platform’s niche sense of humor down to a science?

MY WEDDING: tetris theme plays as i slowly inch down the aisle, trying to perfectly fit my finger in the ring

— Megan Amram (@meganamram) May 20, 2013

Probably not. But Megan Amram, who began as a free-time Tweeter and worked her way up to a job writing for Parks & Recreation, has a few tips to at least meet a baseline of funniness. Treat it like poetry, she says. And don’t steer clear of puns you would avoid in real life — we’re in full agreement that those 140 characters pack a unique punch that, somehow, reads best in that special medium when it wouldn’t work anywhere else. And perhaps most importantly, if you’re gonna shock, you better be ready to take the heat.

Head over to Co.Create to see her extensive list of how to do it right — but just don’t get your hopes up. We can’t all work on Parks & Rec. Sigh. (Fast Company)

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A belted coat in black lace feels fresh and sexy—especially when paired with double cuffs and ankle strap shoes. 3 more new ways to wear lace courtesy of Dior’s Cruise 2014 show, right here…

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Creatures of Comfort RTW Fall 2013

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As a mother, I always tried to capture some of the most important moments in our kids life on camera. It’s just the way of life. My memory doesn’t serve me well enough as to project on a wall the first tooth that came off, the first steps or the first topping cream smear. Every ‘first’ in our kids lives was relevant and a must on camera. And kids parties offer such an amazing festival of crazy beautiful moments ready for the camera’s shutter!

But, mind you, times have changed, and the old-fashioned princess-themed or pirates-inspired party isn’t cool anymore. They’re out of charm, out of style. Just like an old print on an old shirt. Soon enough, princess parties will become vintage. Flavors of another era. The tutu-era. When all girls were brought up as princesses and all boys were brought up as pirates. Or something of the kind.

Now, in order to be cool these days, you have to lift up the standards at never-before attained heights of the creative imagination. Like… an ants party or, maybe costume your kids as Star Trekkies or Iron Man House Party characters… Because, you know, a tutu won’t man up your little girl and a medieval chevalier won’t soften up your little boy.

Escaping the clichés is pushing us towards new, unexplored fields of creativity of which the two photographers we’ll talk about today are indisputable pioneers. Or so I think.

recreating iconic photos Jamie C Moore photography

One of them was suggested by our dear friend Ellington and the other crossed my visual path the same day as she sent me the link I just mentioned. Jaime C. Moore and Bill Gekas both photographers, both embraced the creative opportunity offered by their little girls and captured them in the recreation of historical moments of characters.

recreating classic paintings Bill Gekas photography

Jaime C. Moore wanted to do something special for her daughter’s fifth birthday and didn’t find something representative enough as a Disney princess party wasn’t fit for her daughter. So she looked for iconic women who empowered the gender throughout the history with their bravery and integrity. Pioneers in their own right, the women Jaime chose for her daughter to model are all inspiring and amazing. Will that help the little girl feel more blessed than Laura Fernee felt at her work place? Time will tell.

Amelia Earhart Jamie C Moore photography

Bill Gekas, on the other hand, chose something else for his daughter, off-path but deeply artistic and creative casting her in the recreation of famous paintings. Is that better than the princess cliché? Is that more empowering than a pink tutu? Will both these pioneering parents ensure a better, fairer path in the life of their daughters? Should we all take note and change our clichés in spite of all odds? I’m a simple girl with simple pleasures but my heart is full of doubt and my mind is full of questions. Will you help me find the right answers?

little girl classic painting like photography Bill Gekas

little girl as Jane Goodall Jamie C Moore photography

Bill Gekas daughter photographed recreating classic paintings

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