Tag Archives: The Cut

The Latest Twit On Twitter: Marc Jacobs

What is it about Twitter that makes tweeters so boneheaded? Call the roll. • Kenneth Cole during the Egyptian uprising (via Ad Age): • Aflac spokesvoice Gilbert Gottfried after the Japanese earthquake/tsunami (via Mashable): “Japan called me. They said ‘maybe … Continue reading

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The Essence Of Black/White Controversy

Via New York Magazine’s The Cut (and the Missus): Essence Hires a White Fashion Director, Backlash Ensues Writer, stylist, and cultural critic Michaela Angela Davis stirred up controversy when she tweeted, “It is with a heavy heavy heart I have … Continue reading

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Dove’s Campaign For Real Damage Control

As the hardworking staff noted on Monday, New York magazine’s The Cut blog reported that Dove had run this ad on Craigslist seeking “real” models for the next installment of the beauty-product makers “Campaign for Real Beauty:” DOVE “REAL WOMEN” … Continue reading

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Dove Casting Call A Real Beauty

Headline on New York magazine’s The Cut blog: Dove Seeks Women With ‘Flawless Skin’ and ‘No Scars’ for Its Next Real Beauty Campaign Lede: Dove placed an ad on Craigslist Friday evening seeking non-models for its next “Real Beauty” campaign, … Continue reading

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Controversial With a Capital Con

From our Fashion & Style Desk (slogan: “Got Mirror?”) The Cut, New York magazine’s fashion blog (hat tip to the Missus), informs us that “Levi’s Attempts Convict-Chic,” which is to say that the jeansmaker’s 2009 Vintage collection (Lookbook here) is … Continue reading

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