Maxim magazine just announced their new editor-in-chief: Kate Lanphear. In a brief statement on their site, Lanphear said, “I am thrilled at this opportunity to join Maxim as the brand embarks on a new chapter. I hope to cultivate and broaden Maxim’s coverage of style and culture. It’s an exciting time for this boldly confident, unapologetic brand."
It shouldn't surprise anyone who has spent time in elementary-school hallways that ostracizing, ridiculing, or otherwise abusing overweight people doesn't help them lose weight. But in case this point has been lost on anyone — and the persistent stigma against overweight people certainly suggests it has — a recent study adds to the mountain of evidence that fat-shaming doesn't help people lose weight. In fact, it may do the opposite.
If towering models, unwearable fashions and ungodly prices aren't quite your speed, we found a New York Fashion Week activity that combines apparel worship with its friendly neighbors -- art and technology -- to hypnotic effects.
Art lovers and tech nerds, "Matter That Moves," a showing of 3D printed fashion, is the exhibition for you.
With a white platform heel and two-tone patent-leather front, these shoes are a '60s throwback with a futuristic twist. Pair them a midi skirt or let wide-leg pants fall over them for a cool, unexpected street-style look.
Shellys London Chero Leather Bootie, $100 at Nasty Gal.
Earlier this week, The New York Times ran a profile on Kathryn Morgan, a former New York City Ballet soloist who, after suffering through a string of illnesses related to her under-functioning thyroid, has become some what of a beacon of body image awareness in dance.
It may seem like movie stars exist on some gilded plane the rest of us can’t access, but occasionally, we’re amused to discover that they experience the same everyday woes the rest of us do.
A scientific committee is evaluating whether to move the Riace Bronzes from Calabria up north in order to be temporarily placed in Milan for the International Expo. Will the giant statues be able to sustain the trip? [Italy Magazine]
