Miss Teen USA axes ‘outdated’ bikini competition

June 30, 2016 By admin

One of America's top beauty pageants has axed its swimsuit competition, ditching bikinis for sportswear to fend off years of complaints that parading in a bikini is sexist and demeaning. The Miss Universe Organization, which operates the pageant, said from now on contestants would be judged on athletic wear, in addition to the evening wear and personality competitions. “Miss Teen USA's transition to athletic wear reads as less exploitative and more focused on the importance of physical fitness for its younger participants,” it said.

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Adidas, Kanye West expand clothing, footwear partnership

June 30, 2016 By creative

Adidas doubled down on its business ties with rap star Kanye West on Wednesday, announcing a new line of footwear and accessories to be sold in dedicated shops. The Germany-based athletic wear giant said merchandise under the newly launched adidas + KANYE WEST label is an expansion of its existing YEEZY brand. “With adidas + KANYE WEST we are exploring new territories by opening up the sports world to Kanye's creativity,” said Eric Liedtke, Adidas's chief managing officer, in a statement.

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Colombian eco-designer finds beauty in trash

December 11, 2015 By creative

Adriana Restrepo has a lot of experience searching for silver linings. The Colombian fashion designer and environmentalist was a pregnant 18-year-old when drug traffickers in Medellin, her violence-stained hometown, killed her partner, leaving her to raise their son on her own. Restrepo lights up as she criss-crosses Medellin, Colombia's second city, visiting used tire depots and warehouses full of cannibalized computers.

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