Mandela Nonprofit Trustee Resigns Over Diamond Ties

A trustee of Nelson Mandela’s nonprofit has relinquished his post amid a continued investigation surrounding model and anger management alum Naomi Campbell and some supposed blood diamonds. Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund Trustee Jeremy Ractliffe has chosen to the plead the fifth in a case that involves him, Campbell, Mandela and former Liberian leader Charles G. [...]

Fashion Behind The Glass Where Mainstream And Museum MeetWhat:Part two of two on art events focusing on fashion, from felt to the fabulous life.

The DirtAn art form, a supremely consumer industry, and a scene where sinners often trumps saint—welcome to the fashion world. In an industry where appearance comes first, it’s easy for the superficial to overpower the artistic. However, fashion is like any other art form, with the widespread appreciation a long time in the making and [...]

Storied Fashion Exhibits Where Mainstream And Museum MeetWhat:Part one of two on art events focusing on fashion, namely museum exhibits spotlighting both muses and designers.

The Dirt: Fashion is to the art world what celebrity magazines are to publishing: the perceived fluff. However each one has merit in their work and their appeal to the masses. From October through March, a number of American museums are opening exhibits spotlighting the art of fashion, with a few accompanied by books and [...]