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Forbes Highest Paid Models 2015 Gisele Bundchen Kendall Jenner. Kendall Jenner Joins 'Forbes' Ranking of the World's Highest-Paid Models - Fashionista. Jeremy Scott’s American Dream. “My story is the American Dream, a hundred percent,” says Jeremy Scott earnestly, reflecting on his past over the phone from LA.

Jeremy Scott’s American Dream

Like the extremes of his work – where high fashion is clashed with the lowbrow, his life story is one of dizzying highs and remarkable lows, of overcoming real adversity to work his way to the top. It’s a journey now detailed in documentary Jeremy Scott: The People’s designer (directed by Vlad Yudin), which explores the Moschino creative director’s ascension from farm boy to fashion fixture. Kanye West Leaves Nike for Adidas and a Reported $10 Million. Kanye West has reportedly closed a $10 million deal with Adidas after severing his creative partnership with Nike.

Kanye West Leaves Nike for Adidas and a Reported $10 Million

Last week in an interview with Hot 97, the man behind SPIN’s Album of the Year explained that Nike had failed to offer him decent royalties on his Air Yeezy shoe, while in his recent Barclays rant he said the iconic brand had also delayed the release of his new Red Octobers in order to convince stores to order additional less-desirable stock. During West’s heated Shade 45 interview with Sway, he had words for Nike’s CEO: “Mark Parker … I will still accept an investment in DONDA. I’ve got some more ideas that don’t involve shoes [so] if you guys are investing in the arts … I am standing up and I’m telling you. Naomi Campbell tries to #freethenipple, fails. #Freethenipple has been garnering a lot of support in the last year or so.

Naomi Campbell tries to #freethenipple, fails

Hoping to highlight the double standards between male and female nudity, the controversial campaign has seen a number of stars strip off and pledge their allegiance to the cause. This includes Miley Cyrus, Tallulah Willis and Cara Delevingne – and, as of yesterday, Naomi Campbell. The fashion icon posted a topless picture to her Twitter and Instagram accounts on Wednesday, both accompanied by the #freethenipple hashtag. However, despite the fact she looks amazing and really not very offensive, Instagram wasn't having it. Mansur Gavriel Maryam Nassir Zadeh Shoe Copyright. 17 September 2015 Scarlett Conlon A ROW has erupted between two New York Fashion Week designers over the copyright of a specific shoe design.

Mansur Gavriel Maryam Nassir Zadeh Shoe Copyright

Mansur Gavriel, which unveiled its first footwear collection this week, has been accused of copyright infringement by Maryam Nassir Zadeh, who has stated that the shoes are "way to close to my own designs to be an accident". Nassir Zadeh said that the shoes in question, "Not only replicate my signature block heel, but use it in collaboration with an open-toe mule and slide shapes like my own," according to WWD. Kanye returns: everything you need to know about yeezy season two.

This afternoon, Kanye struck again with Yeezy Season Two, his adidas-sponsored follow up to last season's controversial take on minimal basics.

kanye returns: everything you need to know about yeezy season two

Much felt familiar about Yeezy Two: the star-studded front row (and second row), the Vanessa Beecroft staging, the monochromatic neutral sportswear and elegantly diverse casting. But was the show a bit less tense this season? Perhaps its surprise appearance on the fashion week calendar and lack of lead-up hype made for a more gentle landing. Future Announces a Hat Line. Is Fashion Education Selling a False Dream? LONDON, United Kingdom — The fashion education sector is booming.

Is Fashion Education Selling a False Dream?

As the scale and scope of the industry has grown over the last decade, and social media has opened up a once secretive business to the masses, the appeal of fashion as a career opportunity has grown with it, leading more and more young people to pursue fashion education. “Fashion education has grown enormously in scale compared to ten years ago,” says Sara Kozlowski, Director of Education and Professional Development at the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA). “In some cases institutions have experienced enrollment increases tripling student populations.” In the United Kingdom, there are more than 30 colleges and universities now offering fashion degree courses, with thousands of fashion design graduates each year. So, how to navigate this increasingly complex fashion education landscape?

Students were particularly complimentary about their teachers. Institut Français de la Mode, Paris, France | Source: Courtesy. Kanye West Model Contract Yeezy New York Fashion Week. KANYE WEST's Yeezy show has ruffled more than a few feathers at New York Fashion Week.

Kanye West Model Contract Yeezy New York Fashion Week

Having announced when it would take place just five days in advance - upsetting two other designers, Anne Bowen and Naeem Khan, who were scheduled to show at the same time -rumours have today emerged that he angered the models who walked for him by asking them to sign non-disclosure agreements (NDAs). Related Show "Kanye's hacked off some really high-profile models by asking them to sign the agreement, particularly because it stated that he could sue them for up to $10million if they spoke out about him," a source told The Mirror of the NDAs, which allegedly prohibit the signees from talking about the collection, Kim Kardashian West and her family, and the designer himself.