Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has placed strict rules on all gay propaganda, and Apple products arent getting a free pass. Russian media watchdog Roskomnadzor claims that an investigation into LGBT emojis has already been set into place. Maxim Ksenzov Mikhael Marchenko, deputy head of Roskomnadzor claims they gay emojis are infultrating the youth, he states “the spread on social media of untraditional sexual relations among minors” that “denies family values” and “forms disrespect for parents and other family members.” Does this mean Apple products may eventually be banned from Russia? I guess we will see what happens.
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Jane Birkin Doesn’t Want her Name Associated with Hermès Bags
The Hermès Birkin is the pinnacle of designer bags, being the most expensive, desired and respected. Named after english actor and songstress Jane Birkin upon an encounter with the Hermès designer at an airport. Her name has been associated with the bag since the beginning and has stuck ever since. However recently PETA performed an investigation on the Birkins production. With the animal cruelty coming to light Jane Birkin released the following statement. “Having been alerted to the cruel practices reserved for crocodiles during their slaughter to make Hermès handbags carrying my name… I have asked Hermès to debaptise the Birkin Croco until better practices in line with international norms can be put…
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Joe Manganiello by Nino Munoz
Joe Manganiello delivers sharp sophistication in a fashion editorial for Haute Living LA’s July/August 2015 issue. Photographed by Nino Munoz, the series captures the actor in a sleek, Bond inspired setting that highlights tailored suiting and polished styling. It is refined, masculine, and effortlessly commanding.
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Naomi Campbell on AHS: Hotel
Yes, the runway queen/legend herself Naomi Campbell will be in the upcoming American Horror Story: Hotel season along side Lady Gaga. Confirmed by TV Line Naomi will have a reoccurring role in the show. Her character is said to be “a fashion editor who pays the ultimate price for her critiques.” How fitting. It’s going to be a stylish season. Just to confirm who has officially signed on: Lady Gaga, Bassett–Matt Bomer, Sarah Paulson, Kathy Bates, Evan Peters, Finn Wittrock, Chloe Sevigny, West Bentley, Cheyenne Jackson, Lily Rabe and Denis O’Hare.
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Alcoholic Architecture, Booze in the Air. Literally.
Just when you thought there weren’t enough different ways to get drunk a new effortless intoxication concept arises. Alcoholic Architecture uses ane excess of vaporized cocktails as a cloud of inhalable alcoholic fog to get lost in. event agency Bompas & Parr renews the concept on July 31, 2015 at the Borough Market in London. Stipulations include 50 mins per person and we assume no cigs.
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James Franco’s Book About Lana Del Rey
James Franco has taken his Warholian obsession with friend Lana Del Rey to a new level. He will be releasing a book titled Flip-Side (preorder) out 03/16/2016 featuring photos and pretend interviews with Lana. He initially wanted her words in the book but Franco stated in V Magazine: “I wanted to interview Lana for a book and she said, “Just write around me, it’s better if it’s not my own words. It’s almost better if you don’t get me exactly, but try.’” Flip-side: Real and Imaginary Conversations with Lana Del Rey is due out on March 15, 2016 and is available through Random House books.
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KIM KARDASHIAN WEST by THEO WENNER
Kim Kardashian trading in her Givenchy couture for a baggy pajama and makeupless inspired photo shoot. Maybe they are Givenchy pajamas, who knows. Either way it’s refreshing seeing a more candid and silly inspired photo shoot instead of the reality mogul vixen she’s known for. Photographed by Theo Wenner for Vogue Spain’s August 2015 issue. Check out the series below: source:
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Alice Glass Releases First Track Since Leaving Crystal Castles
Alice Glass formerly known for her music duo Crystal Castles has released her first solo track produced and co-written by HEALTH member Jupiter Keyes. We weren’t sure if she would continue with music after the awkward Crystal Castle’s departure, but now we know she’s been putting in the effort to creating new material on her own terms. The song she released is titled “Stillbirth” and is born from an abusive relationship that started in her teenage years. It will be available on iTunes July 18th. A letter from Crystal Castles came along with the release of the track, read below: “Years ago I began the process of trying to remove myself…
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New Gorillaz Album Recording In September
Earlier in the year it was confirmed that via instagram that a new album would be out, which is great but no further details had been provided. But Damon Albarn recently announced on Australian TV show ABC 7.30 that the ball will begin rolling this September. “I’m starting recording in September for a new Gorillaz record. I’ve just been really, really busy so I haven’t had a chance. I’d love to just get back in to that routine of being at home and coming to the studio five days a week.” We’ll keep you posted.
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Understanding Haute Couture
Haute Couture certainly has a unique place in the fashion world today. If you’ve ever seen some of the pieces in couture shows, you’ve probably baffled at why those extreme pieces were even made. Chances are, you wouldn’t wear even half the pieces displayed in these high brow couture shows. From skirts that making walking impossible to 25-pound hats, why even have those unfunctionable pieces? You’re not alone in your thoughts. Most of the pieces made for those shows are not designed to be worn, as is. They are statements made by designers, displaying their brand and vision for the fashion world. One of the best examples would be the…
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Best Most Detailed Photo of Pluto Ever
When we think of Pluto we tend to think of a blue dot that is occasionaly a neighboring planet. A far neighbor at that, leaving us with no good detailed pictures of itself. Nasa has taken to instagram featuring the best photo of Pluto yet, highly detailed with a thousand times accuracy than any telescope could provide. “This stunning image of the dwarf planet was captured from New Horizons at about 4 p.m. EDT on July 13, about 16 hours before the moment of closest approach,” said NASA. “The spacecraft was 476,000 miles (766,000 kilometers) from the surface.” SNEAK PEEK of gorgeous Pluto! The dwarf planet has sent a love…
