News Roundup: Nude ‘Sex’-era Photo of Madonna for Sale
• A nude photograph of Madonna circa her Sex era is going up for auction. The image, taken in 1990 by iconic fashion photographer Steven Meisel, is an outtake from the book. It is predicted to sell for up to $10,000 when it goes up for bidding at New York City’s Bonhams next month.
• Nicki Minaj, who just released the sensational video for new single “Starships,” is currently in London on an international press run and told the Sun that she admires the Queen’s wardrobe. Surprised? Don’t be: after all, Her Majesty might be the original zany hat pioneer. “I bet her closet is crazy. I’d love to go through it. I bet the dresses would fit me, too — she’s like a little, tiny ladybug,” says Minaj.
• Roberto Cavalli, the Italian designer prized for his sexy red carpet looks worn by starlets like Beyoncè and Miley Cyrus, has taken to Twitter, much to the amused delight of the fashion community. With gems like, “I confide you a secret… Anna Wintur das’nt come to see my show in Milano ……. Why ?? becouse I dont do publicity in American Vogue ??” [SIC] already gaining ample attention, Cavalli’s handle is already among fashion’s most retweetable.
• Time recently launched its first ever Top 100 Fashion Icons list, with several notable musicians making the cut. Lady Gaga, the Beatles, Madonna, Michael Jackson, and David Bowie were among the commemorated; on a related note, this year’s Time 100 list includes Rihanna (honored in words by designer Stella McCartney) and Alexander McQueen’s Sarah Burton among the elite.
• Sky Ferreira, whose upcoming debut album contains a song written with Garbage’s Shirley Manson, has landed yet another fashionable ad campaign. On the heels of her success as a CK One girl, she’s now the face of Vigoss denim.
• Stylecaster is releasing its first ever Most Stylish DJs list, with Rev. Run and New York City 21st century club-kid vanguards the Misshapes making the grade.
• Blur fans can check out guitarist Graham Coxon’s “life in footwear and fashion” via the Guardian. “I became a mod when I was 12,” he explains.
• Rihanna’s zany nails are part of a growing trend that favors maximalist manicures as a reconsidered form of self-expression, the Independent reports. We’ll be examining the phenomenon ourselves, alongside the brains behind London’s WAH Nails, later this week.