French Vogue

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Child Model's Mom Blames Furor on 'Bad Person in USA'

She wants to protect Thylane Loubry Blondeau from controversy

(Newser) - The mother of the 10-year-old girl who modeled for Vogue Paris , creating a furor in America over the sexualization of children, has responded to criticism by closing her daughter's Facebook page and leaving a parting message blaming "bad personn in usa [sic]," reports the Telegraph . Although Thylane...

'Sexy' Vogue Girl, 10, Sparks Uproar

French mag turns Thylane Loubry Blondeau into lust object, say critics

(Newser) - A photo spread in French Vogue of a 10-year-old model in stilettos, makeup, and a sultry pout has unleashed a furious storm of controversy over the sexualization of little girls. Thylane Loubry Blondeau, daughter of French soccer star Patrick Blondeau and designer Veronika Loubry, lounges in a red dress on...

Carine Roitfeld Steps Down as Editor of French Vogue

Guess she won't be replacing Anna Wintour after all

(Newser) - Carine Roitfeld, editor in chief of French Vogue for 10 years, will step down at the end of next month. “I think it’s time to do something different,” she tells the New York Times . The influential fashion editor says she has no problems with the organization, but...

French Vogue 'Black Face' Sparks Row

October edition triggers debate on racism

(Newser) - A Dutch model painted black from face to toe in French Vogue has triggered angry charges of racism. The photos of model Lara Stone, taken by US photographer Steven Klein, are part of the magazine's October issue honoring models and photo shoots through history. What French Vogue and the photographer...

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