Women at Work: Flats are Replacing High Heels -- And It's Not Only About Style

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Women At Work: Flats Are Replacing High Heels — And It’s Not Only About Style

In 2016, temp secretary Nicola Thorp was sent home from her work at a corporate finance company for not wearing shoes with two to four inches heels. This sparked outrage among the female working class with politicians and women protesting against Thorp’s dismissal through using the hashtag #fawcettflatsFriday. In a story by The Guardian Thorp said she asked the company why wearing flats would impair her to do her job. “I don’t hold anything against the company necessarily, because they are acting within their rights as employers to have a formal dress code. I think dress codes should reflect society and nowadays women can be smart and wear flat shoes,” she said.

Thorp then launched a petition calling for the law to be changed so companies will not be able to force women to wear heels to work.  It accrued 152,420 signatures in six months but went down in the British Parliament in 2017.

Alessandra Ambrosio Fronts Linda Farrow's SS 2019 Campaign In Images By Mariano Vivanco

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Supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio is lensed by Mariano Vivanco for Linda Farrow’s Spring 2019 Campaign. Ambrosio is adjusting well to life away from the Victoria’s Secret Runway.

Emma Waldo Wears Refined Style Lensed By Ester Grass Vergara For Vogue China March 2019

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Emma Waldo Wears Refined Style Lensed By Ester Grass Vergara For Vogue China March 2019

Model Emma Waldo is styled by Regina Chan in subtle, neutral luxury, lensed by Ester Grass Vergara for Vogue China March 2019./ Makeup by Steven Canavan; hair by Roberto Di Cuia

Alexina Graham Is Romantic Horse Lover, Lensed By Fred Meylan For Grazia Italia February 2019

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Rising rapidly model, with Victoria’s Secret in her orbit, Alexina Graham is styled by Tamara Gianoglio in ‘Horses’, lensed by Fred Meylan for Grazia Italia February 2019./ Makeup by Elena Pivetta

Sasha Pivovarova Is 'Feeling Fresh' In Bjorn Iooss Images For Telegraph Luxury Spring 2019

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Model Sasha Pivovarova is styled by Jamie Kay Waxman in Spring 2019 ‘Feeling Fresh’ Luxury Fashions lensed by Bjorn Iooss for Telegraph Luxury./ Hair by Ward Stegerhoek; makeup by Maud Laceppe

Tiffany Nicholson Captures Victoria Kosenkova In Spring 2019 NET-A-PORTER x Miu Miu Editorial

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Model Victoria Kosenkova wears selects from a new Spring 2019 NET-A-PORTER x Miu Miu collab, styled by Emily Jenkins with photography by Tiffany Nicholson./ Beauty by Sarah Ulsan

Ben Hassett Flashes Valery Kaufman In 'The Body Electric' For ELLE US March 2019

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Ben Hassett Flashes Valery Kaufman In 'The Body Electric' For ELLE US March 2019

Top model Valery Kaufman steps into the lightbox, styled by Anne Trevelyan in ‘The Body Electric’. Photographer Ben Hassett brings his trademark images to ELLE US March 2019./ Hair by Panos Panadrianos; Makeup by Hung Vanngo

Tara Lynn Poses At Ease In Van Mossevelde+N Images For Harper's Bazaar Spain March 2019

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Tara Lynn Poses At Ease In Van Mossevelde+N Images For Harper's Bazaar Spain March 2019

Model Tara Lynn is styled by Ana Tovar in casual looks lensed by Van Mossevelde + N for Harper’s Bazaar Spain March 2019./ Hair by Alessandro Rebecchi; makeup by Helene Vasnier

Vittoria Ceretti Is Lensed By Solve Sundsbo In 'Heart of Joy' For Vogue China March 2019

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Top model Vittoria Ceretti is styled by Anders Sølvsten Thomsen in ‘Heart of Joy’, lensed by Solve Sundsbo for Vogue China March 2019./ Hair by Chris Malcolm Edwards; makeup by Sam Bryant

Paul Rousteau Captures Kristin Drab In Modern Goddess Looks For Harper's Bazaar Germany March 2019

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Model Kristin Drab explores women’s ancient history in ‘Ton Steine Mode’, styled by Kerstin Schneider. Photographer Paul Rousteau channels Grecian influences from an epic point in time in gender relations for Harper’s Bazaar Germany March 2019 . / Hair by Chaio C; makeup by Isabelle Bertrand

Pasha Harula Has A Play Day In 'Wonderland' By Camilla Akrans For Vogue China March 2019

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Model Pasha Harulia is styled by Daniela Paudice in ‘Wonderland’, lensed by Camilla Akrans for Vogue China March 2019./ Makeup by Benjamin Puckey; hair by Conrad Doman

Burberry Agrees 'Suicide isn't fashion', Apologizes For Parading Lynching Noose Down Runway

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Burberry Agrees 'Suicide isn't fashion', Apologizes For Parading Lynching Noose Down Runway

Add another “what were they thinking!!!” designer must-have to your Fall 2019 luxury shopping list. Insisting that the design was inspired by a marine theme that ran throughout the entire collection, Burberry agrees that their noose is easily understood as making both suicide and lynching fashionable. Given everything that’s happening around Gucci and Prada’s wild-side walk with blackface, it’s pretty incredible that these mishaps keep happening.

"We are deeply sorry for the distress caused by one of the products that featured in our A/W 2019 runway collection," Marco Gobbetti, Burberry chief executive officer, said in a statement provided to CNN.

The design was criticized by model Liz Kennedy, who wore it on the runway and claims that her expressed concerns about the noose were dismissed. Even wearing it during the show potentially put Kennedy in her own tough spot with social media. It was Kennedy who posted this message to Burberry on her Instagram:

Dionni Tabbers + Charlie Dupont Reconvene In Honey Birdette Lingerie For 'London Calling' SS 2019 Campaign

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Australian lingerie retailer Honey Birdette delivers its Spring 2019 lingerie ad campaign ‘London Calling’. The setting is spot on with news that Honey Birdette now has 63 stores worldwide and bills itself as the world’s fastest-growing lingerie brand.

The campaign follows “Dutch bombshell” Dioni Tabbers and “fierce French brunette” Charlie Dupont from Honey Birdette’s Indecent Manor campaign.  The duo hookup again in London, and the sparks fly with the same ferocious heat.

A visit to the lingerie boutique’s new LA Westfield Century City location greets us on the Honey Birdette US landing page. This represents HB’s first lingerie shopping location in the US.

A Sensual Helena Christensen Is Lensed By Christian Blancard For TOMBOY Magazine February 2019

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Supermodel Helena Christensen is enjoying a 2019 renaissance, racking up multiple exposures in the new year. Camilla Staerk styled Helena in lingerie-inspired outfits lensed by Christan Blanchard for TOMBOY Beauty Magazine February 2019. Helena embodies TOMBOY Beauty’s attitude: Fearless, Effortless. Irreverent. Progressive.

Adut, Anok + Kaia Spread Love In Fendi's Spring/Summer 2019 Campaign By Karl Lagerfeld

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Adut, Anok + Kaia Spread Love In Fendi's Spring/Summer 2019 Campaign By Karl Lagerfeld

Rising stars Adut Akech, Anok Yai and Kaia Gerber front Fendi’s Spring Summer 2019 campaign, lensed by the now-deceased Karl Lagerfeld. For those who suggest that the love fest between Adut and Kaia above is staged for the ad campaign, the two young women are very close friends in real life.

As fashion struggles to acknowledge past sins around diversity and in our human relationships generally, we must also acknowledge the reality of inspiring relationships as well. While I am totally exasperated with Gucci and Prada over blackface sweaters and trinkets, and now we add Burberry’s lynching/suicide rope from the Fall 2019 show, I want to just scream.

Simultaneously, when deep relationships and friendships between black women and white women exist — as is the case between Adut and Kaia — they must also receive our positive acknowledgement. Many will accuse Lagerfeld of staging the intimate, powerful photo of Kaia and Adut that leads this post. Thankfully, it is for real, and I am grateful for their message for humanity. Goddess knows we need it. ~ Anne

Why the Catholic Church Is So Slow To Act In Sex Abuse Cases: 4 Essential Reads

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Why the Catholic Church Is So Slow To Act In Sex Abuse Cases: 4 Essential Reads

By Kalpana Jain, Senior Religion + Ethics Editor. First published on The Conversation

The Vatican’s retired ambassador to the United States, Carlo Maria Vigano, has accusedPope Francis and other officials of covering up that they were aware of sex abuse allegations against Theodore McCarrick, a former archbishop of Washington.

The accusation follows a grand jury report in Pennsylvania that revealed a long and shocking scale of sex abuse in the Catholic Church. Francis, who accepted McCarrick’s resignation last month, after an investigation found the allegations to be credible, has refused to comment on Vigano’s letter.

Alisa Ahmann wears Boss Lady Looks In 'The Golden Hour' By Regan Cameron For Harper's Bazaar UK March 2019

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Model Alisa Ahmann is styled by Miranda Almond in warm-neutrals, lady boss looks. Photographer Regan Cameron is behind the lens, capturing ‘The Golden Hour’ for Harper’s Bazaar UK March 2019./ Makeup by Neil Young; hair Christos Kallaniatos

Virginie Viard, Intimate Friend, 30 Yr. Lagerfeld Collaborator Takes The Reins Of Chanel

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Virginie Viard, Intimate Friend, 30 Yr. Lagerfeld Collaborator Takes The Reins Of Chanel

Virginie Viard, director of the Chanel Fashion Creation Studio and Karl Lagerfeld's closest associate for more than 30 years, has been chosen by Alain Wertheimer (co-owner of Chanel) to replace the designer who died today February 19, 2019. Wertheimer believes her appointment will ensure the creation of new collections that advanceto the legacy of Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel and Karl Lagerfeld.

As director of the fashion studio, Viard currently supervises ready-to-wear, Haute Couture, as well as the Croissière collection and the Métiers d'arts colelction, which showcases all the French craftsmanship. 

Viard has been "somewhat of an enigma" to those outside the world of fashion, although she has stepped into the light a bit more in recent years. Lagerfeld clarified that Viard was allowed to use the informal French ‘tu’ instead of ‘vous’ in her interactions with the deceased designer. “Our relationship is fundamental — one of profound affection and a true friendship,” Lagerfeld told The Telegraph.

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Karl Lagerfeld's Death Prompts Industry Accolades | Lagerfeld's Editorial, Advertising + Commentary Archives

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Karl Lagerfeld's Death Prompts Industry Accolades | Lagerfeld's Editorial, Advertising + Commentary Archives

Those Who Knew Karl Lagerfeld Best Share Thoughts About A Fashion Industry Great

Tributes are pouring in for Chanel creative director and fashion industry superstar Karl Lagerfeld, appearing here with his darling cat Choupette. AOC has a complicated history with Lagerfeld, having stood for my free press rights with his press representative. . . and not merely in email.

These tributes and commentary should stand as testimonials to the designer’s enormous body of work, articulated primarily by the people who loved and respected him.

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Carolyn Murphy Catches A Wave In 'Surf City' By Zoey Grossman For Harper's Bazaar US March 2019

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Carolyn Murphy Catches A Wave In 'Surf City' By Zoey Grossman For Harper's Bazaar US March 2019

Supermodel Carolyn Murphy is styled by Cathy Kasterine in California dreamin’, beachy looks for ‘Surf City’ .Zoey Grossman is behind the lens for Harper’s Bazaar US March 2019./ Hair by Franco Gobbi; makeup by Tyron Machhausen

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