Kanye West Complain About Racism in Fashion. Why I’m Sick of Hearing?

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     Since the start of his promotional media blitz for Yeezus, Kanye West has been telling every outlet willing to listen about his struggles in the fashion industry. Even with a four-month stint interning at Fendi, a two-year apprenticeship with Giuseppe Zanotti, close friendships with influential designers and editors, and self-proclaimed “genius” creative vision, he hasn’t been able to achieve the level of respect that, say, Victoria Beckham or The Olsen Twins have.

Balenciaga,Saint Laurent to Design Custom Pieces for Lady Gaga’s New Look

      Lady Gaga has spent the past four years or so shocking us with outfit choices ranging from a dress made of raw meat to a gown made of hundreds of Kermit the Frogs. But now it looks like Gaga’s ready to dial down the shock factor.

Daniel Vosovic’s Inspiration Trip to Istanbul

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       Through the CFDA’s Fashion Incubator program, ten promising young designers are given a low-rent work space and mentorship, among other benefits. One of which, thanks to a partnership with W Hotels since September of last year, is an inspiration trip to a W Hotel location of their choice–anywhere in the world. We got a few lucky Incubator designers to chronicle their adventures for us travel diary-style, to find out just what exactly happens on an inspiration trip.