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Written by Laura Stone
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Saturday, 24 July 2010 07:59 |
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Think about that faux fur collar that lines your or your friend's jacket. Stylish, isn't it? Almost everyone you know has one. You never really think about where this fake fur comes from. You just assume that it's made from synthetic materials, assembled in a domestic factory and attached to that Sean John, Rocawear or Baby Phat coat. Even the haute couture labels like Calvin Klein, Max Mara and Michael Kors use faux fur on their jackets. You think it's the trendy, and ethical, thing to do.
Well think again. Recent findings by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) have discovered some very disturbing facts regarding this so-called fake fur. According to ABC news, a sampling of twenty-five coats, which included the brands mentioned above, has revealed that twenty-four were incorrectly labeled; they either contained real fur after being advertised as fake, or the real fur came from an animal different from the one listed on the label.
What's scary is the source of the real fur. As if the mislabeling of real fur as fake weren't bad enough, HSUS claims that the majority of real fur is actually raccoon dog, a canine (yes, dog!) species indigenous to Asia, where many American garments are produced. Although the raccoon dog bears a striking resemblance to the raccoon, make no mistake about it: it is in the canine—as in dog—family.
Raccoon DogThis revelation was first made public by HSUS in December of 2006, when it began testing jackets sold in legitimate department stores like Macy's, Burlington Coat Factory, and J.C. Penney. After the discovery that many faux fur jackets did in fact comprise real fur, the tests also revealed that real fur was being mislabeled. Both faux and real fur used on brands like Sean John, Rocawear and even Beyonce's House of Dereon were using raccoon dog fur, a violation of the Fur Products Labeling Act.
In an article published on December 22, 2006 on the HSUS website, Sean "Diddy" Combs, the mogul behind Sean John clothing, released a statement that asserted his ignorance in the faux-fur matter: "I was completely unaware of the nature of this material". He also stated that the Sean John snorkel jacket, which tested positive for raccoon dog fur but was advertised as faux, would be pulled from shelves.
Sean CombsMany other designers have maintained their innocence. In an article posted on December 20 on HSUS, a spokesman for Calvin Klein stated that the company was unaware of raccoon dog fur in one of their jackets, sold at Burlington Coat Factory under the guise of containing real raccoon fur. However, he stated that Calvin Klein is committed to eliminate fur in their collection by 2008.
Tina Knowles, Beyonce's mother and one of House of Dereon's designers, also condemned the mislabeling: "We don't want to have to guess about what types of products we are using and consumers shouldn't have to guess either."
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Written by Cynthia Nellis
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Thursday, 15 July 2010 07:00 |
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If you've ever dressed up shinier than a Christmas tree or turned down last-minute party invitations because you had nothing to wear, you'll know that the holiday season is loaded with chances for fashion disasters.
With a little help and preparation, you can learn how to avoid common holiday fashion mistakes and look your prettiest this year.
Common holiday fashion faux pas:
1. Wearing Too Much Glitz
Beading, metallic and shimmer are all fine for the holidays. In fact, most women wait until a good party to break out all of the glitzy finery. But too much shine can overwhelm anyone, especially if you wear it in areas that you don't necessarily want to highlight (like a beaded chest sweater for a busty gal).
Find out how to wear glitz right: How to Wear Embellishment.
2. Showing Too Much Skin
Thigh-high miniskirts and cut-to-the-navel dresses may look great on the runway, but in reality they are almost impossible to carry off. Not only is it possible to dress sexy while leaving lots to the imagination, it's also the best way to look your prettiest for the holidays. The secret here is to accentuate your best features with a suggestion: a lace trimmed camisole under a blazer hints at great cleavage, a small slit on a skirt gives a glimpse at gorgeous legs, a halter dress shows off toned arms.
More ideas: Dress Sexy, Not Sleazy
3. Getting Caught With Nothing to Wear
Nothing is worse than being invited to a fabulous party and having nothing to wear. By keeping a few dressy basics in your closet you can always be prepared for last-minute invitations. You can even re-wear the items and make them look totally different just with accessories.
Find your holiday basics: 10 Party Musts
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Written by aceshowbiz
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Saturday, 10 July 2010 23:48 |
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For Fashion and Beauty achievement, Miley Cyrus lands two nods, Choice: Celebrity Fashion Line and Choice Red Carpet Fashion Icon - Female, in which she goes head to head with Selena Gomez.
2010 Teen Choice Awards have announced their second wave nominees on Monday, June 28. Miley Cyrus and Selena Gomez go head to head in Choice Red Carpet Fashion Icon - Female category, in which they will also compete against Lady GaGa, Eva Longoria and Katy Perry.
Cyrus is also up for Most Fanatic Fans prize, battling David Archuleta, Justin Bieber, "Glee" cast and "Twilight" cast. In addition to Choice Red Carpet Fashion Icon - Female and Most Fanatic Fans prizes, the "Hannah Montana" star is also nominated in Choice: Celebrity Fashion Line category for her Miley and Max with designer Max Azria.
2010 Teen Choice Awards also introduced their new nominations, including Choice Male Hottie and Choice Female Hottie. In Choice Male Hottie category, "Twilight" hunks Taylor Lautner, Robert Pattinson and Kellan Lutz will battle it out with Zac Efron and Ian Somerhalder. Meanwhile, Jessica Biel, Megan Fox, Scarlett Johansson, Kim Kardashian and Perry will compete against each other for Choice Female Hottie award.
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