
Jenna Lyons on Google Glass: Jenna Lyons, rarely seen without her signature thick-framed Groucho specs, has spoken out against Google Glass, Googleâs new range of frames. When asked by the Telegraph whether sheâd trade up her glasses for Google's high-tech accessory, Lyons replied: âI would say no.â [Telegraph]
UN Stands Against Sexual Harassment: The UN has entreated Japan to pass a law that makes sexual harassment illegal in the workplace. The ruling comes in the wake of former Prada Japan employee Rina Bovrisseâs legal entanglement with the company. Bovrisse sued Prada in 2010 after its CEO, David Sesia, reportedly discriminated against female employees who were âold, fat, ugly, disgusting, or did not have the Prada look.â Prada has since countersued Bovrisse for $780,000 for tarnishing its image. [BuzzFeed]
Another Cannes Heist: A $2.6 million necklace was stolen in Cannesâthe second major heist that has implicated the film festival this week (days ago, $1 million in jewelry was stolen from a hotel room). The robbery took place during jeweler de Grisogonoâs 20th anniversary party at the HĂ´tel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Cap dâAntibes. The necklace was featured in de Grisogonoâs 20th anniversary high jewelry collection and was on display at the event. [WWD]
Why Gisele Hates Photo Retouching: Gisele BĂźndchen, who stars in Johan Lindebergâs new ad campaign for BLK DNM sans makeup, has criticized photo editing programs like Photoshop for making fashion advertisements appear unrealistic. The Brazilian model told Fashionista: âI feel like women should be really real and raw and it doesnât really happen anymore [in fashion photographs]. I love that feeling of, you know, we are women, we are so different, our imperfections are what make us unique and beautiful. [Lindeberg] gets that. Heâs not trying to retouch you or put a pretty light on you. Heâs not like âyou gotta look a certain way.â Heâs like, âyou are youâ so now Iâm gonna just be here with a camera, so expres yourself how you like.â [Fashionista]