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The Many Layers of Krysten Ritter

Scouted at the mall by Elite Model Management, Krysten Ritter traded in her farming roots of eastern Pennsylvania for the streets of Hollywood. She’s starred in major movies, hits the stage in her rock band, and even writes, sells, and co-produces television pilots and movies. Even though her modeling career was flourishing, something was off. “I was angsty...

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Following Up with Kate Upton

Hey Maniacs, remember our Dec/Jan 08 issue featuring model Kate Upton? She was kind enough to grace our cover then... and now she's hitting it big time! Kate was recently signed to IMG New York, the number one international model management firm who also represents fellow models Kate Moss, Heidi Klum, and Mrs. Tom Brady. Kate was also...

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Designer Lines Coming Soon to a Macy’s Near You

Get ready fashion fans! Even though winter has technically just begun, Macy’s has got us thinking spring with the launch of their new designer capsule collection series. This new campaign, beginning in the spring 2011, will introduce a rotation of affordable, ready to wear, women’s designer pieces for their Fashion “Impulse” department.  The designer duds will only be...

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“Salt of the Earth” comes to Bloomfield

When I think of “salt of the earth”, venison, crème fraiche, and escargots aren’t exactly the first things that come to mind.  Luckily, the new Bloomfield eatery offers up all of these gourmet delicacies – despite the feel of simplicity that it’s name conveys. Salt Of The Earth (more commonly referred to as simply “Salt”) opened in September...

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Pierre Hardy Opens First Store in the U.S.

Make room on your Christmas wish-list. Shoe-designer extraordinaire, Pierre Hardy, just opened a store in New York City in time for the holiday season.  Hardy, who in the past has collaborated with Gap, has set up shop in West Village.  His beautiful designs are prominent in the dimly-lit, understated store.  Visit 30 Jane St. to buy a Hardy...

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Fashion’s Year of the Transexual?

Yes, that is James Franco on the cover of both Candy and GQ. And this is one factor in why The New York Times in the article "Bold Crossings of the Gender Line" suggests 2010 might be dubbed fashion’s year of the transsexual. Other reasons why? Check out Marc Jacobs in Industrie Magazine: The growing fame of transsexual model Lea...

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The Delicious “Eat Me” Fashion Show

On September 30th local designers teamed up with local galleries to put on a mouthwatering fashion show. Hosted by Future Tenant the show was inspired by the themes of Jill Larson’s group-curated exhibition EAT ME, and served as a tribute to Pittsburgh’s first fashion week. The garments sent down the runway were made up of a wide variety...

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Food Fetish Fashions

It seems that since Lady Gaga’s appearance at the MTV music awards in the infamous meat dress, these food fashions are popping up everywhere! Yeonju Sung, Korea, is creating a wearable food series made from products like eggs, chicken, bread, shrimp, tomato, and bubble gum to name a few. These garments are gorgeous, and make you look twice...

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