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Natasha Koifman: Fashion Should Be for Everybody

2013-05-23T21:35:22Z

There can be no doubt that we women have a very complex and emotional relationship with our bodies and, as a consequence, with clothing. The world of fashion has, for the most part, done very little in breaking down those barriers. Most models are a size and shape that most of us are not.

But this isn't only about industry versus individuals. After all, the fashion industry is made up of many individuals. And it is supported by us; we covet and shop for clothes, we buy the magazines, we dissect the bodies of other women. And many of us -- myself included -- wallow in the no-holds-barred fantasies concocted in those Annie Leibovitz / Grace Coddington Vogue spreads.

So, we want conflicting things from fashion. We want it to be "real," relatable, directly inspiring. At the same time, we want to aspire, to fantasize and be transported away from real life; we don't necessarily want to be reminded about limitations (size, price) all the time!

This is all to say that none of it is simple.

Boundaries are breaking down all around us. And this new wave of feminism we're experiencing has impacted many of the boundaries in the world of fashion too; the idea that there are standards of beauty that we must conform to, that being beautiful is a feeling that should be available to only a few privileged few, rather than something every woman should feel, from both inside and out.

When the ground shifts like this, it can cause tensions. People examine more closely the messages around them, question the authenticity of editorials, brands and messages in general. Recently, I've noticed different brands trying to express themselves in very different ways to their customers. As a PR professional, I am of course interested in their approaches. But more, as a woman, I'm interested in how it all makes me feel!

(1) Abercrombie + Fitch CEO talks about size
The most extreme headline-making example was the declaration by Abercrombie CEO Mike Jeffries that:
"We go after the cool kids. We go after the attractive, all-American kid with a great attitude and a lot of friends. A lot of people don't belong [in our clothes], and they can't belong. Are we exclusionary? Absolutely."

His statement has been dissected and critiqued up on many media sites. You can read about it here, I also recently spoke about this on a recent Newstalk 1010 segment.

For me, the issue here isn't simply size. After all, many stores of all kinds concentrate on different sizes: there are plus-sized stores and petite-stores, "big and tall" stores. We all shop knowing the stores that stock our sizes, and that also cut their clothes in a way that flatters our shape.

The issue is that Mr. Jeffries deems those who do not fit within his store's target demo as "unattractive." Frankly, his idea of beauty is what you would expect from a high school "mean girl." But he's not some kid. He's a CEO of a major fashion retailer and, therefore, he's in a position to impact the feelings of many women, to make them feel entirely alienated and abandoned. What's worse, his attitude implies that people who don't conform to his standard of beauty simply don't deserve the same fashion choices.

(2) Dove's Campaign for Real Beauty
Contrast Mr. Jeffries with Dove's Campaign for Real Beauty. This campaign tries to send the message to women of all shapes and sizes that they are beautiful -- and yet it too has received criticism. The best -- and most balanced -- response I've read to this campaign was over on The New Inquiry and I urge you to take a moment to read it.

Even though Dove's message is a lot more positive here, the campaign is still one that exploits our bodily insecurities to sell us a product (i.e. soap). Once again, we witness a narrow definition of beauty (superficial, looks-based) as the basis for self-esteem and worth. Of course, the ad cleverly shows the women involved that they are much more beautiful than they themselves perceive.

But instead of highlighting insecurity, should we not highlight that with the everyday examples of pride and confidence? Like, women dancing like nobody's looking, women smiling at their own reflection in the mirror (yes, it sometimes happens!), women strutting the street in a new outfit (yes, we sometimes strut!). Because negative as we sometimes feel, don't we also have moments when we fully occupy and accept our own bodies!?

Addition Elle's most recent campaign seems to capture that very exuberant joy; the model poses confidently in her sexy lingerie, the "Showstopper" soundtrack is energizing and uplifting (so much so I downloaded it for my playlist!) It doesn't try to say "you're beautiful" by playing on issues and insecurities. It just does it by simply showing a beautiful woman, wearing clothes that fit, feeling confident -- just like that.

(3) H&M's swimsuit campaign with Jennie Runk
This brings me to H&M's swimsuit campaign. This campaign was a surprise: first, because I never really thought of H&M as a brand that would lead with a strong body-image stance, but also because the execution was distinctly NOT statement making. It was this simple: H&M rolled out a swimsuit campaign and the model (Jennie Runk) was not a size zero or two. There was no message or mandate, no "look at what we did." Instead they said:

"At H&M we try to show a mix of models in all our seasonal campaigns. Our aim is not to convey any particular message or ideal, rather to find a model who wears the collection in an inspiring way. This online campaign shows our H&M+ summer collection."

Perhaps the biggest statement is to make no statement at all. Instead, just to show women enjoying their body and clothes, inspiring us to look beautiful, to find joy in dressing our bodies. By omitting any message, H&M also made this catalogue entirely inclusive. These swimsuits are not just for women shaped like the model. They are for all their customers.

When we talk about fashion embracing more diversity and becoming more inclusive, we run the risk of shifting the paradigm and simply alienating a new demographic. Talk of "real, curvy women" or "normal-sized" can alienate women who do not have curves (many don't!) or who are naturally thin (many are!). The point shouldn't be to embrace a new idea of normal, but to recognize that ALL different shapes and sizes are normal and beautiful. Once we realize that, perhaps we'll also begin to see beauty that radiates from within.

xo Natasha

Gazelle Emami: Huffington Summer Issue: Potato Chips in Champagne

2013-05-23T20:39:33Z

I spent my first two summers in New York resisting the urge to buy an air conditioning unit, and walking around my apartment holding a small fan inches from my face. In retrospect, I'm not sure why I made that choice, though it was probably some combination of being young, lazy and wanting to be like Marilyn Monroe in The Seven Year Itch. But I'll always look back fondly on those summers, when it seemed time stood still in the thick humid air, and every moment extended longer than the one before it. Painfully hotter maybe... but longer!

The Seven Year Itch really gets the feeling of time standing still. There's this moment in the film, one of many when Marilyn walks downstairs to Tom Ewell's apartment to leech off his air conditioner. She looks up at Ewell while he's in the middle of one his deluded fantasies about her and snaps him out of it: "Hey, did you ever try dunking a potato chip in champagne?" she asks. "It's real crazy!"

As a kid, I thought this was just wild, and couldn't wait to try it when I grew up and turned into Marilyn Monroe. Her sentiment perfectly carried the magic of summer to me: The feeling that you can do any crazy thing you want.

As an adult, summer is the one time of year when you can hit pause on life without any lingering guilt; when you don't feel like you have to grow, change or rush toward any of the million things that clutter your brain the rest of the year. You can be anyone you choose to be -- and maybe all that is is the kind of person who can grill a perfect burger, as we'll demonstrate in the pages ahead.

In this spirit, our issue of Huffington features the types of people who come out of the woodworks during the summer, from six typical festivalgoers to diehard gas and charcoal grillers (as Craig Goldwyn puts it, "the flame war ... burns brighter than the debate between Mac and PC users.")

As for Summer, it can be anything it wants to be, too, and it's handed us a few themes to play with this year. There's punk, which lives at The Met, and in the obscure history of surf music. Stephen King brings us an exclusive excerpt of his upcoming novel, while a TV adaptation of one of his books is gunning to become this summer's critical hit. Then we have the 90s: Hanson, Wu-Tang Clan and The Backstreet Boys all return with new music in the months ahead.

A special shout-out to Andrea Nasca, who brilliantly conceptualized the look and feel of this issue, Wendy George, whose hours of research resulted in the stunning photography you'll see in the pages ahead, and John Montorio for his invaluable judgment and guidance amid a grueling weight-loss regimen as he prepares for summer.

We hope you'll enjoy the offerings we've presented here, and if you follow our guide correctly, you'll find some creative ways to use them. Because if you want to sit on your couch in lucite heels and watch Arrested Development, just go right ahead.

This story appears in the special Summer Issue of our weekly iPad magazine, Huffington, in the iTunes App store, available Friday, May 24.

Nina Agdal Agrees To Go To Prom With High School Senior In Kate Upton's Place

2013-05-23T19:52:08Z

She's no Kate Upton, but Nina Agdal is a pretty awesome consolation prize.

Inside Edition reports that high school senior Jake Davidson, who famously asked Kate Upton to prom via YouTube and was ultimately rejected, has found a model date in Nina Agdal, 2013 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue's Rookie Of The Year.

Danish model Agdal agreed to sub in for Upton and let Inside Edition follow her around as she shopped for a dress and prepared for the big night. (ABC News has the footage, below.) While Agdal isn't a two-time cover girl like Upton, she does have similar credentials: a spot in the coveted Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and her very own Carl's Jr. commercial.

We bet Davidson and Agdal will get along famously -- as he said in his original prom-vitation video, he reads "Sports Illustrated" so they've got plenty in common.

The prom is set for tonight, May 23, so we're keeping our eyes peeled for awesome photos -- what kind of corsage does one buy a swimsuit model?

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Carmen Electra Sizzles In A Bikini On The Beach In Dubai

2013-05-23T19:44:16Z

It's been 15 years since she donned a red bathing suit and jogged along the shore, but Carmen Electra still has her "Baywatch" body.

The 41-year-old actress showed off her incredibly toned body as she soaked up the sun in a tiny bikini on the Dubai beaches.

Electra was in town to make a special appearance at Dubai's Cavalli Club, Restaurant & Lounge on Sunday night. And in between her hosting duties, the actress, who recently launched a music career with her latest single, "Bigger D*ck," made sure she had time to work on her tan and give her fellow beachgoers an eyeful.

January Jones: Diane Kruger & I 'Fight' With Each Other To Get The Best Fashion Pieces

2013-05-23T19:33:24Z

Not to pick sides, but Diane Kruger might just be our favorite gal to watch on the red carpet. So why is this polarizing? January Jones has just revealed that the two are in a perpetual style competition with one another.

“She always looks fantastic so I watch what she wears," January told Net-a-Porter's The Edit. "We like to go to shows or look online and then fight each other for the best [pieces].”

Maybe this isn't the wildest fashion catfight on the books, but it's interesting to think that stars, much like the public relations people who lend them the clothes, have to really keep track of what celebrities wear. For whatever reason, designer dresses seem to lose their luster each time they're subsequently worn by a new red carpet goer. Can you just imagine the angry phone calls made to stylists when stars see their a photo of their latest look printed side-by-side with someone else for a "Who Wore It Better?" feature?

Of course, January would only have herself to blame in that scenario, since the actress doesn't use a stylist (which might explain some of her awkward dressed-down moments). Diane, on the other hand, works with notable stylist Kate Young to put together some of her jaw-dropping looks (see here, here and here).

But don't think we're dissing Ms. Jones' style -- we think she can stand with the best of them on the red carpet (see here, here and here). And hey, what's wrong with a little friendly competition?

Just what the doctor ordered:

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ProudToBeMe: What Happened After Abercrombie & Fitch Read My Petition

2013-05-23T19:11:54Z

By Benjamin O'Keefe, 18

When I began my petition against Abercrombie & Fitch just over two weeks ago, I had no idea what it would become. I had no idea that it would inspire a movement.

I had no idea that I would receive tens of thousands of personal emails from people sharing their stories and thanking me for sharing mine. I had no idea the people I would meet, the difference it would make, and the way it would change my life would forever. But what I really had no idea of... although it's what I worked tirelessly for... is that it would WORK!

On Tuesday May 21, I had to opportunity to sit down with Abercrombie & Fitch senior staff members as well as NEDA President and CEO Lynn Grefe; Dr. Michael Levine and Dr. Sarah Murnen (experts in the field of eating disorders and body Image); Darryl Roberts and Cali Linstrom. Our goal was to come together in solidarity to discuss how we can improve the company's lack of diversity in their clothing and branding.

I believe that the most powerful story we have is our own and I used mine to appeal to Abercrombie to change their ways. The conversation was long and broad. I personally and passionately disclosed the intimate details of my struggles with anorexia, bullying, and depression, but more than that, I also reasoned with them from a business standpoint. The changes we discussed ventured far beyond simply expanding their sizing. We delved into important topics like the hypersexualization of youth through their ad campaigns and of the existence of the size zero (What is a size zero? Zero means nothing. Are we truly telling people to aspire to be nothing?... And then double zero? Extra nothing?)

I was able to deliver the 2,000 double-sided pages of my petition into the hands of Abercrombie executives. That petition represents over 68,000 names, 68,000 faces, 68,000 VOICES that have demanded to be heard. Never have I been so proud to be me because I know that my voice matters.

Our voices matter. When people come together to fight for something they believe in; change does come! We are proof of that.

I left Abercrombie with a challenge. Redefine what is "cool." As it stands, their brand is not synonymous with being cool. In fact, all it truly represents is discrimination. I did not do that to Abercrombie, my petition did not do that to Abercrombie, the global news coverage did not do that to Abercrombie. Abercrombie did that to themselves! But now they have an opportunity to correct their wrongs and not only change their brand but change the game. And we are there to help. It's so important that they show young people that their clothing should accentuate their beauty on the inside and reinforce what I have been saying all along: It's not about the size of your waist but the size of your HEART and the length of your ambition.

The staff members present seemed truly moved by the stories we presented to them and eager to make strong and concrete changes. Shortly after the meeting they had this to say:

"We look forward to continuing this dialogue and taking concrete steps to demonstrate our commitment to anti-bullying in addition to our ongoing support of diversity and inclusion," Abercrombie said in a statement. "We want to reiterate that we sincerely regret and apologize for any offense caused by comments we have made in the past which are contrary to these values."

I am thrilled to see Abercrombie finally issue what I believe to be a heartfelt apology and I am cautiously optimistic that our hard work has paid off. Abercrombie made a clear commitment and I am determined to ensure that they see it through. I am excited to continue open dialogue with Abercrombie & Fitch and work towards to creating a nation and world of young people who are proud to be themselves and embrace all the things that make them beautiful!

This post was originally published on Proud2Bme.org.

How To Get Sandal-Ready Feet

2013-05-23T19:11:16Z

Open-toe shoe season has finally arrived! But the transition from wearing suede ankle boots to strappy flat sandals isn't always pretty. Pedicures aren't exactly high on our list of priorities when our feet are always covered up.

While there are certain foot care treatments better left in the hands of a professional, you can get sandal-ready feet at home with the right tools. Check out the slideshow below for six pampering products, then keep clicking for nail polish color inspiration.

Your guide to sandal-ready feet:

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Marni Soupcoff: Abercrombie & Fitch Owed Us No Apology

2013-05-23T18:59:01Z

Abercrombie & Fitch is back with another apology, is it?

That's probably to be expected.

Going on the record as a brand that wants attractive, skinny, popular kids in its clothes (and by inference would rather the fat loners of the world buy and wear something else) is the sort of thing that causes people to take offense.

I get that.

But honestly, I feel a bit sorry for A&F CEO Mike Jeffries, whose recently recirculated 2006 remarks are of the root of the current controversy. Because all he did was say out loud, and without apology, what the vast majority of clothing lines out there already seem to be thinking and practicing.

"We go after the attractive all-American kid with a great attitude and a lot of friends," Jeffries told Salon writer Benoit Denizet-Lewis. "A lot of people don't belong [in our clothes], and they can't belong."

Mean, cynical, and a recipe for poor self-esteem?

Probably.

But take a little cyber stroll over to the websites of virtually any of A&F's competitors and you'll find a visual depiction of exactly what Jeffries articulated. Aéropostale's home page is a parade of slim, cheerful, conventionally attractive young men and women in shades. Not a wrinkle or love handle in sight. Over at American Eagle Outfitters, the models are similarly smiley, social, and devoid of the acne, sags, and bags (not to mention mopey moments and isolation) that make self-acceptance such a challenge in the real world. The "cool kid" scene is similar, if just a teensy titch older (we're talking 23 instead of 18), in the J. Crew and Banana Republic online realms, despite the fact that these brands are presumably marketing to a wealthier and older crowd.

We know this, right? The reason we're attracted to the glossy clothing catalogues featuring naturally beautiful 19-year-olds sipping cafe au laits (that happen to be the exact same creamy shade as their flawless skin) is because somewhere in our reptilian brains we believe that if we put on the same pair of capris, we'll suddenly acquire the sleek bodies, photogenic friends, and worry-free lives being pictured. It's not logical. It's partly based in a sense of dissatisfaction with ourselves, our shapes, and our circumstances -- a dissatisfaction that is compounded with every page flip to another lithe model casually stretched out on an artfully cluttered chaise lounge. (Wow, if I get a trainer, buy those ballet flats, and learn to be more stylishly messy, that could be me.) But come on. Who hasn't been swayed toward a purchase by this kind of brand image play? And -- perhaps more to the point -- what brand doesn't make use of this technique on a near-constant basis?

At least Mike Jeffries is being upfront about it. Usually clothing companies make awkward gestures toward inclusivity that are, if you ask me, more insulting and depressing than anything Jeffries said.

I remember flipping through a J. Crew catalogue a few years ago when I was hitting my mid-thirties and wondering whether I was getting too old for the brand (there was suddenly a lot more lamé than I could make sense of).

"It's ok," a little voice inside my head said. "You can be like the old one."

It was true. There was always an "old" model hanging out there among the 20-year-olds, and she looked fantastic. Just as happy, self-possessed, and perfect as the others. If I bought the white linen tuxedo pants and wore them with classic sneakers, I could be her.

"Are you nuts?" another voice inside my head replied. "The 'old' one is Lauren Hutton -- LAUREN FUCKING HUTTON! She's been on the cover of Vogue 25 times. You're not going to look like her just because you're both closer to menopause than childhood."

The same goes for the "ethnic" ones or the "fat" ones who show up occasionally in clothing marketing. They're supposed to be evidence of the brand's inclusivity, but it's not like seeing an impossibly gorgeous and perfectly coiffed Asian woman who wears a size 8 instead of a size 00 is all that helpful or empowering to a painfully shy, overweight teen, struggling to find her place. Or to most of us, when it comes right down to it.

It's like Tina Fey said in her book Bossypants, when discussing the fact that female celebrities no longer have to be skinny white women to be considered attractive:

"All Beyonce and JLo have done is add to the laundry list of attributes women must have to qualify as beautiful. Now every girl is expected to have Caucasian blue eyes, full Spanish lips, a classic button nose, hairless Asian skin with a California tan, a Jamaican dance hall ass, long Swedish legs, small Japanese feet, the abs of a lesbian gym owner, the hips of a nine-year-old boy, the arms of Michelle Obama, and doll tits."

What the cool kids look like may change, but it'll still always be the cool kids clothing lines go after because the cool kids are who most of us want to be in our heart of hearts. We can reason with ourselves and work toward overcoming this tendency with our intellects. We can, and should, help young people in particular to realize that there are many profound satisfactions to be had in life that do not rely on achieving a certain appearance or level of popularity (a fact that becomes comfortingly obvious as we age, yet is often difficult to grasp in high school). But we shouldn't blame A&F for being honest enough to articulate an omnipresent elitist marketing strategy no one else wants to own up to. We are, after all, the ones that make such strategies pay off.

The Dress Anne Hathaway Almost Wore To The Oscars

2013-05-23T18:51:58Z

Cannes 2013 jury member Nicole Kidman walked the red carpet on Thursday in a dress that looked a little bit familiar.

Turns out, the off-white Valentino gown, which featured a stunning floral overlay and high neck, was supposed to be Anne Hathaway's Oscar 2013 look.

According to reports, Hathaway was slated to wear the Valentino dress to the Oscars in February (New York Times fashion reporter Eric Wilson even tweeted that Anne was wearing Valentino), until her "Les Miserables" co-star Amanda Seyfried decided to wear a similar gown.

With only hours to go until the show, Hathaway's stylist, Rachel Zoe, was forced to find other dresses for her celebrity client, and we all know the rest of that story. (Hint: Hathaway nipples.)

Anne was lambasted for the pink Prada dress while Seyfried was generally lauded for selecting a pretty Alexander McQueen lace look.

Forced to defend her decision to wear the Prada, Anne released a statement saying:

"It came to my attention late that there would be a dress worn to the Oscars that is remarkably similar to the Valentino I had intended to wear, and so I decided it was best for all involved to change my plans."

Lucky for Kidman, who has been rocking the Cannes 2013 red carpet in leather, sparkles and prints, no other actress is wearing a similar gown. Dress twinsies avoided!

Do you think Anne Hathaway would have looked better in this dress?

Amanda Seyfried's Oscar 2013 dress:

More Cannes 2013 red carpet looks:

LOOK: Lena Dunham Is More Like Us Than We Thought

2013-05-23T18:11:05Z

Lena Dunham's Instagram shows that the "Girls" star reads Elle Decor, making her our new favorite person.

She recently posted a photo of a dog house she bought after seeing a similar one in Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman's house tour, which was featured in the design magazine's September 2010 issue.

The one Mullally and Offerman have is from In The Company Of Dogs. We're not sure where Dunham bought hers, but her little pup does look very comfy.

Click through our slideshow to see Dunham's possible new digs.

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That Dress Looks Uncomfortable!

2013-05-23T18:04:27Z

You would think that wearing expensive gowns would guarantee comfort but for celebs like Nicole Kidman and Sharon Stone at Cannes 2013, the exact opposite looks to be true.

After seeing Cannes film festival jury member Nicole Kidman sport a black leather dress in the notoriously hot (but chic) city, we wondered if she was sweating buckets.

Then we saw "Basic Instinct" star Sharon Stone carefully navigate her way around a yacht while wearing a plunging red gown with a thigh-high slit. (That dress is so dangerous she should have worn a life vest.)

But neither of those A-Listers could compare to poor Rosario Dawson, who accidentally flashed her undies in front of her co-stars and photographers while walking up stairs at the "Jimmy P.: Psychotherapy of a Plains Indian" premiere last weekend.

Many more celebs teetered and tottered on the red carpet wearing outlandish and precarious outfits. Someone get these women some proper shoes and duct tape, stat!

Jennifer Aniston: Stripping Was 'Fun'

2013-05-23T17:27:40Z

Jennifer Aniston plays a stripper in her new movie "We're The Millers," but those looking forward to seeing the star take it all off are in for a serious disappointment.

The 44-year-old actress told "Chelsea Lately" host Chelsea Handler that she doesn't do full nudity in the film, and actually wore three bras on top of one another to cover herself up.

While she doesn't get completely naked, Aniston made sure to step up her work out routine in order to get ready for the racy role. The actress told "Extra" that she credits her super-toned body to her friend and yoga teacher Mandy Inger, and "doubled the amount" of yoga she normally does. "You get up into my age and you've gotta do a little bit more," she said.

Aniston seemed to have a lot of fun playing a stripper in the film, telling "Extra," "[Stripping] was so much fun. I had a great choreographer - she was fantastic, and it was to great music and it was fun."

"We're The Millers" his theaters on August 9.

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Bank Robber In Green Dress Stylishly Robs Iowa Bank

2013-05-23T17:13:14Z

The First State Bank was robbed Monday by a robber, who is described as a 5’4” female with dark red or brown hair that may be a wig.

However, the robber's most distinguishing feature may be a stylish green dress which the fashionistas at the Herald Sun described as a "mullet dress" since it's short at the front and long at the back.

The suspect handed the teller a note demanding money and got away with an undisclosed amount of cash, WHO-TV reported. A witness reportedly saw the robber walk out of the bank and get into the trunk of a newer model dark navy sedan with a squared back end.

No one is doubting that the suspect wore an outfit that is more fashion-forward than the usual bank robber, but some who've visited the department's Facebook page are questioning if, as Austin Powers might put it, "she's a man, baby!"

"I think it looks like a dude with a wig. Look at the eyebrows and facial structure," said one woman, while another said, "Looks like a guy and looks like this lady has an adams apple if you enlarge it plus if you look at the full picture legs looks like a man to."

Others who claim they know the robber insist she's all woman.

A spokesman for the Guthrie County Sheriffs Office told The Huffington Post that authorities are looking into these leads, but no arrest has been made yet.

Anyone with information is asked to call them at 641-747-2214

Gisele Bundchen: Photoshop Hides What Makes Women Unique & Beautiful

2013-05-23T17:12:52Z

These days, unless a brand specifically states that it didn't use Photoshop, it's safe to assume that every ad you see has been given a hefty dose of retouching. Gisele Bundchen, for one, is not too happy about that.

Fashionista caught up with the world's "most powerful" model at last night's BLK DNM party, where she and designer Johan Lindeberg launched her latest ads for the company, lensed by the designer himself. Fortunately, the two seemed to hit it off like gangbusters, and Lindeberg even had Gisele go without makeup or hairstyling for the shoot (though it's a bit hard to tell, since the only shot we've seen doesn't show her face).

And going au naturel, the supermodel said, is the best way to go:

“I loved his approach because I feel like women should be really real and raw and it doesn’t really happen anymore [in fashion photographs]. I love that feeling of, you know, we are women, we are so different, our imperfections are what make us unique and beautiful. He gets that. He’s not trying to retouch you or put a pretty light on you. He’s not like ‘you gotta look a certain way.’ He’s like, ‘you are you’ so now I’m gonna just be here with a camera, so express yourself how you like.”

Of course, as a top model, Gisele is well-versed in the art of Photoshop detection. She even once specifically requested that her baby bump be taken out of a photo in a set of London Fog ads to keep her pregnancy private. But we can see why having to look "a certain way" -- especially if it isn't physically possible -- can be frustrating for a model. Not to mention all of the readers flipping through glossies only to find carved-out thighs, Barbie-like faces and bizarrely elongated legs...

Think we'll actually be seeing more Photoshop-free pictures of Gisele in the future? Check out her new BLK DNM ad below and sound off in the comments.

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Think these were also retouched?

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PHOTOS: Katie Holmes' Double Denim Is Straight From 'Dawson's Creek'

2013-05-23T16:32:09Z

We're big fans of double denim, or the Canadian Tuxedo. It's a tricky look, as Britney and Justin know all too well. But when done with clean silhouettes, contrasting blues and a modern feel, the jeans-on-jeans look can really work.

With that in mind, we present Katie Holmes' latest take on double denim. The actress was spotted wearing a flared jeans-and-shirt combo while out in New York yesterday. Thankfully she was chatting on what looks like an iPhone, because without such a 21st century accessory, this outfit could pass as a costume from the "Dawson's Creek" wardrobe department.

That's not to say this isn't a cute look. But with those bright, flared jeans and the sneakers, Katie's ensemble looks like it was pulled from a time capsule from Capeside, circa 1999.

Examine the evidence.

Katie in 2013:

Katie in "Dawson's Creek":

Double denim isn't always a bad thing...

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