| | * [[Supermodel]] [[Kate Moss]] became the postergirl for the "[[heroin]] chic" look in fashion during the early 90s, which involved a waifish frame and heavy mascara and eyeliner to suggest rings under the eyes from prolonged drug abuse. Public outcry was widespread, and even President [[Bill Clinton]] publicly criticized the positive depiction of drug use as dangerous for impressionable young girls.<ref>[http://www.monstersandcritics.com/people/archive/peoplearchive.php/Kate_Moss/biog Kate Moss biography]</ref> It was later revealed that Moss had a long history abusing [[cocaine]], with photographs documenting her abuse.<ref>[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-381902/Kate-Moss-escape-cocaine-charges.html] Cocaine abuse photographed</ref><ref>[http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/showbiz/article-20367317-details/Kate+'caught+snorting+coke'/article.do;jsessionid=K8WNGNNXpRdWlkvGtM9qMblZqnNlFPQjr8BSQT1pnFY25SPnGQPC!890633107!-1407319224!7001!-1] Caught again.</ref> Yet, in true form for fashion industry values, her popularity and assets doubled upon revelation of the drug abuse photos.<ref>[http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/showbiz/article-23400399-details/Moss+doubles+her+money+after+'Cocaine+Kate'+scandal/article.do] Assets double</ref> Also, now that she is older, she has openly accused the fashion industry for pushing her to be too thin.<ref>[http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/lifestyle/kate-moss-blames-fashion-industry-for-making-her-too-thin_10089619.html Kate Moss blames fashion industry for making her too thin] - Thaindian.com</ref> | | * [[Supermodel]] [[Kate Moss]] became the postergirl for the "[[heroin]] chic" look in fashion during the early 90s, which involved a waifish frame and heavy mascara and eyeliner to suggest rings under the eyes from prolonged drug abuse. Public outcry was widespread, and even President [[Bill Clinton]] publicly criticized the positive depiction of drug use as dangerous for impressionable young girls.<ref>[http://www.monstersandcritics.com/people/archive/peoplearchive.php/Kate_Moss/biog Kate Moss biography]</ref> It was later revealed that Moss had a long history abusing [[cocaine]], with photographs documenting her abuse.<ref>[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-381902/Kate-Moss-escape-cocaine-charges.html] Cocaine abuse photographed</ref><ref>[http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/showbiz/article-20367317-details/Kate+'caught+snorting+coke'/article.do;jsessionid=K8WNGNNXpRdWlkvGtM9qMblZqnNlFPQjr8BSQT1pnFY25SPnGQPC!890633107!-1407319224!7001!-1] Caught again.</ref> Yet, in true form for fashion industry values, her popularity and assets doubled upon revelation of the drug abuse photos.<ref>[http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/showbiz/article-23400399-details/Moss+doubles+her+money+after+'Cocaine+Kate'+scandal/article.do] Assets double</ref> Also, now that she is older, she has openly accused the fashion industry for pushing her to be too thin.<ref>[http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/lifestyle/kate-moss-blames-fashion-industry-for-making-her-too-thin_10089619.html Kate Moss blames fashion industry for making her too thin] - Thaindian.com</ref> |
| − | * Fashion designer [[Calvin Klein]] has been criticized for several years for several scandalous underwear advertisements, in print, video and billboard form. IN 1984, he rented a large billboard in [[Times Square]], [[New York]] on which he placed a 100 foot tall photo of a male model wearing only underwear.<ref>http://www.vintagefashionguild.org/component/option,com_alphacontent/section,6/cat,59/task,view/id,372/Itemid,100/</ref> In 1995, he drew the ire of many groups, including the [[American Family Association]], when a video and print advertisement campaign featured pubescent models in settings that intentionally evoked [[pornography]]. "Consumer and child welfare advocates <nowiki>[slammed the ad campaign]</nowiki>, finding the ads disturbing and exploitative."<ref name=mediaaware>[http://www.media-awareness.ca/ Media-Awareness Canada] has a full article on Calvin Klein, but it is not linked explicitly since the offensive photos are included as evidence.</ref> In 1999, a series of photos of children in his underwear drew a large backlash from consumers and groups, who felt these photos were blatant [[child pornography]]. The ad was quickly pulled.<ref name=mediaaware/><ref>[http://solissf.stores.yahoo.net/kpoco.html Morality in Media report]</ref> Even though he has been married twice, his [[sexuality]] is debated, with many reports of wild excesses at night clubs in the 70s and 80s. He has continued offending with his fashion, so long as it sells clothes.<ref>[http://www.fundinguniverse.com/company-histories/Calvin-Klein-Inc-Company-History.html Calvin Klein, Inc. financial history]</ref> | + | * Fashion designer [[Calvin Klein]] has been criticized for several years for several scandalous underwear advertisements, in print, video and billboard form. IN 1984, he rented a large billboard in [[Times Square]], [[New York]] on which he placed a 100 foot tall photo of a male model wearing only underwear.<ref>http://www.vintagefashionguild.org/component/option,com_alphacontent/section,6/cat,59/task,view/id,372/Itemid,100/</ref> In 1995, he drew the ire of many groups, including the [[American Family Association]], when a video and print advertisement campaign featured pubescent models in settings that intentionally evoked [[pornography]]. "Consumer and child welfare advocates slammed the ad campaign, finding the ads disturbing and exploitative."<ref name=mediaaware>[http://www.media-awareness.ca/ Media-Awareness Canada] has a full article on Calvin Klein, but it is not linked explicitly since the offensive photos are included as evidence.</ref> In 1999, a series of photos of children in his underwear drew a large backlash from consumers and groups, who felt these photos were blatant [[child pornography]]. The ad was quickly pulled.<ref name=mediaaware/><ref>[http://solissf.stores.yahoo.net/kpoco.html Morality in Media report]</ref> Even though he has been married twice, his [[sexuality]] is debated, with many reports of wild excesses at night clubs in the 70s and 80s. He has continued offending with his fashion, so long as it sells clothes.<ref>[http://www.fundinguniverse.com/company-histories/Calvin-Klein-Inc-Company-History.html Calvin Klein, Inc. financial history]</ref> |
| | * Supermodel [[Naomi Campbell]] has a storied history of violence, including verbal and physical attacks against: a housekeeper in 2006<ref>http://news.findlaw.com/hdocs/docs/nyc/naomicampbellassault33106.html</ref>, an employee in 2005<ref>http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/07/14/entertainment/main1804363.shtml</ref>, British Airways employees (she is now forbidden from flying on the airline)<ref>http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/7336346.stm</ref> followed by two airport police officers.<ref>http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/7425563.stm</ref> She grew up without a father. | | * Supermodel [[Naomi Campbell]] has a storied history of violence, including verbal and physical attacks against: a housekeeper in 2006<ref>http://news.findlaw.com/hdocs/docs/nyc/naomicampbellassault33106.html</ref>, an employee in 2005<ref>http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/07/14/entertainment/main1804363.shtml</ref>, British Airways employees (she is now forbidden from flying on the airline)<ref>http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/7336346.stm</ref> followed by two airport police officers.<ref>http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/7425563.stm</ref> She grew up without a father. |
| | * Homosexual fashion designer Gianni Versace was killed by a former lover, Andrew Cunanan. Cunanan had already killed four men, including three former lovers. He met Versace while hiding in plain sight in Miami and regularly attending gay night clubs.<ref>[http://www.cnn.com/WORLD/9707/17/cunanan/ CNN] "Who is Andrew Cunanan? Suspected killer led flamboyant lifestyle."</ref> | | * Homosexual fashion designer Gianni Versace was killed by a former lover, Andrew Cunanan. Cunanan had already killed four men, including three former lovers. He met Versace while hiding in plain sight in Miami and regularly attending gay night clubs.<ref>[http://www.cnn.com/WORLD/9707/17/cunanan/ CNN] "Who is Andrew Cunanan? Suspected killer led flamboyant lifestyle."</ref> |
| − | * [[Homosexual]] designer Hedi Slimane obsessively features only very young boys in his fashion shows. "Hedi Slimane embraced a different look, bringing his ultra-young, ultra-thin models out of their all-black nightclub clothes and into daylight.""...it was good to see Slimane moving on...Yet.. menswear for this classic French house has a focus on very young boys."<ref>http://www.iht.com/articles/2004/01/28/rwed_ed3__0.php</ref> | + | * [[Homosexual]] designer Hedi Slimane obsessively features only very young boys in his fashion shows. "Hedi Slimane embraced a different look, bringing his ultra-young, ultra-thin models out of their all-black nightclub clothes and into daylight." "...it was good to see Slimane moving on...Yet.. menswear for this classic French house has a focus on very young boys."<ref>http://www.iht.com/articles/2004/01/28/rwed_ed3__0.php</ref> |
| | * Many other prominent fashion designers are [[homosexuals]], including Christian Dior, Yves St. Laurent, Jean-Paul Gaultier (whose lover died of [[AIDS]]), Karl Lagerfeld, Tom Ford, etc. | | * Many other prominent fashion designers are [[homosexuals]], including Christian Dior, Yves St. Laurent, Jean-Paul Gaultier (whose lover died of [[AIDS]]), Karl Lagerfeld, Tom Ford, etc. |