If we’re talking about success as profits and numbers, sure, American Apparel has been widely successful. But at what point does social responsibility come into play? In a new campaign, the company is asking you to send in a picture of your backside. They’ll put it online, gather some votes, and you just may win. Oh, the winner is only promised a grab-bag, not a spot in the new ads. And FYI, your picture – no matter how soft-core it may be – becomes their property. [AA]
In another video released on Al-Jazeera Television, Osama Bin Laden sits perched and condemns the U.S. for failing to act in reducing climate change… the least of his worries? [WashPo]
Another tearful moment on the horizon? Michael Jackson’s kids will be accepting the Lifetime Achievement Award for the late King at the Grammys this weekend. Get the Kleenex! [CNN]
Diana Ross… to make sneakers? Wait, for Steve Madden? And… selling at Foot Locker?? Ha! These celeb-fashion collabos are getting out of hand. Everyone wants a piece of the pie. [StyleList]
Last 5 posts by Ifeoma Ojukwu
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