Fifty Shades of Sears? Retail giant's nipple slip-up just months after American Family Association slams 'sexually-explicit products'

A racy image showing a woman in a purple lingerie slip with her nipple exposed on the Sears website has been republished by amused internet forum users, adding to a growing backlash against the retail giant.
The embarrassed department store quickly removed the product, which was filed under its Exotic Apparel, and Lingerie and Sets sections for $25.99, however not fast enough for users to take screen grabs of the original link.

Racy product: An woman in a lingerie slip with her nipple exposed on the Sears website has added to a backlash against the retail giant

A racy image showing a woman in a purple


While reactions from users swayed from nostalgic amusement over old Sears catalogues, to outraged consumers who found the 'inappropriate' material offensive, the nudity slip-up comes just months after the American Family Association accused the retail giant of 'selling smut.'
While many family-oriented commenters have shown their outrage, several customers, both male and female, have said they find it 'refreshing' that the sheer lingerie product was shown accurately as being see-through.
One male user wrote: 'I hate it when they airbrush out the nipples. I accidentally bought something that was see-through for my girlfriend and she was less than amused and did not believe it was an accident.
'I didn't know "sheer" was, I thought it meant smooth or something to do with wind sheer,' he added.
Another female user wrote: 'I always have to wonder why we think nudity is such a big deal. It's a breast, half the world has them.
'It really just goes over my head as to why (specifically in the U.S.) we are cool with graphic depictions of death and torture (eg Saw) but a video with two people having sex is totally unacceptable. It boggles my mind every time.'
The offending lingerie slip is not actually a Sears product however, it came from a reseller named Fright Depot.
Sears, which uses the same concept as other e-commerce sites like Amazon, allows marketplace sellers to list their own stock through the department store's website. 
One user explained: 'I seem to recall something inappropriate [from a reseller] with Dora the Explorer popping up a few months back.'
And according to the American Family Association, Sears has been selling 'giant posters of total nud**y' under its home section of Wall Decor and Art, as well as books on bestiality and pedophilia, from outside vendors.

The Association wrote: 'Generations of Americans have grown up with Sears, through the catalogs, retail stores and, of late, website. But a family organization now is raising a protest because alongside the appliance, electronics, jewelry and fitness categories... one line of items for sale features explicit nudity.'

Embarrassed: The department store quickly removed the product, which was filed under its Exotic Apparel, and Lingerie and Sets sections for $25.99, however not fast enough for users to take screen grabs of the original link

After a 'Sears Action Alert' from the AFA and One Million Moms (the group who loudly spoke out against recent gay marriage advocacy ads from JC Penney and Forever 21), Sears apparently assured it was updating filtering equipment and enforcing strict guidelines to prevent sexually explicit products being available on its website.

However Monica Cole, the director of One Million Moms, wrote in July this year: 'Less than two months after Sears’ latest promise in May 2012, the pornography has returned. Sears continues to offend their customers with nudity in ads for the posters they sell and the naughty lingerie.'

After customers complained directly to Sears in July, they were told that the offending items were being removed. A customer service email response said, 'Our agreements with our vendors prohibit content that is pornographic or sexually explicit in nature.

Leggy lady Diane Kruger struts around New York in high-wasted denim hot pants

She's a fashion darling who always looks glamorous on the red carpet. 
And Diane Kruger is still effortlessly stylish even on her days off.
The Inglourious Basterds star, 36, turned heads as she strutted around New York yesterday in high-wasted denim shorts, a loose vest and floppy hat.

Sunshine stroll: Diane Kruger looked effortlessly chic as she stepped out in New York today

She opted for sensible footwear, teaming the outfit with cool high-top sneakers.
Diane is back in the Big Apple after joining Joshua Jackson at the Toronto Film Festival for the premiere of his film, Inescapable, on Tuesday.
She is now gearing up to shoot The Green Blade Rises, where she will portray former US President Abraham Lincoln's stepmother Sarah.

Legging it around town: The actress put her long pins on show in denim shorts

Lawless actor Jason Clarke is in negotiations to take on the role of her husband, Tom Lincoln, in the Terrence Malick-produced movie.
The Green Blade Rises tells the story of Abraham's formative years as the 16th US president and how the abandonment by his verbally and physically abusive father changes his life forever.
A.J. Edwards will make his directorial debut in the movie - which he is also writing - after working with Terrence on The New World and The Tree of Life.

Glamorous couple: Diane with Joshua Jackson at the premiere of his film Inescapable during the Toronto International Film Festival on Tuesday

Gwyneth Paltrow is officially fashion royalty as she beats the Duchess of Cambridge to the title of World's Best-Dressed Woman in influential People magazine poll

FOR all the care and effort she puts into looking the part of a Royal fashion icon, Kate Middleton could have expected better.

But the Duchess of Cambridge was beaten into second place yesterday by Gwyneth Paltrow for the title of the ‘World’s Best Dressed Woman.’ 

The Oscar-winning actress, 39, came out on top in People magazine‘s annual list of sartorial celebrities.

Kate might have the best 'classic style' but Gwyneth's minimal Hollywood glamour meant she topped the influential magazine poll

While Gwyneth won the best dressed title, runner-up Kate at least claimed a consolation as the woman with the best classic style.

 

Further down the top ten were Hollywood actress Emma Stone, pop queen Rihanna and the Kardashian family of American reality TV show fame.
Gwyneth’s stylist, Elizabeth Saltzman, said the wife of ‘Coldplay’ frontman Chris Martin was not a slave to trends. ‘She doesn’t do fringe. She has a uniform. It’s simple, not overdone,’  she told the magazine.

Gwyneth looks cool in flats at a Hollywood party

... and dressed to kill at a London premiere

Her stylist credits a simple 'uniform'

Designers are desperate to dress the star

 

Kate was heralded for her ‘flawlessly elegant attire.’  
‘Whether in an ivory long-sleeve Roland Mouret gown (with glittery Jimmy Choos peeking out) or a red pleated Alexander McQueen design, the Duchess continues to pick glamorous and chic pieces that still befit a future queen,’ said People.

The American celebrity magazine said the list was compiled after soliciting input from its 42 million readers, its editors and fashion bloggers.

Kate in a metallic coat dress at the Olympics ...

... and in a classic frock coat in Edinburgh

In Alexander McQueen on her wedding day

Arriving at Claridges in Roland Mouret

 

And here is how NOT to do it: Sarah Jessica Parker and Fergie were both singled out as badly dressed stars

Third place finisher Emma Stone, the 23-year-old star of ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ and ‘The Help,’ was chosen as having the best red carpet style, while singer Rihanna, who was seventh, was praised for taking the most risks in her fashion choices.

TOP 10 BEST-DRESSED

1. Actress Gwyneth Paltrow
2. Duchess of Cambridge
3. Actress Emma Stone
4. Kim, Kourtney and Khloe Kardashian
5. Australian supermodel Miranda Kerr
6. Actress Reese Witherspoon
7. Singer Rihanna
8. Actress Jessica Alba
9. Actress Diane Kruger
10. Actress Jennifer Lawrence

Actresses Jessica Alba (best jeans), Jennifer Lawrence (best under 25s), and Reese Witherspoon (best pregnancy) also made the top 10, along with Australian model Miranda Kerr.
Among men, honours went to actors Andrew Garfield, Brad Pitt, Colin Firth, Robert Pattinson, Chris and Liam Hemsworth and singer Jay-Z.

It came as no surprise that former Friends star Jennifer Aniston came out top in the Best Hair category.

People also looked back at some of the fashion faux pas of 2012.
The magazine recalled an orange lace dress worn with prominent black underwear by pop singer Fergie, and a floral floor-length dress worn by Sarah Jessica Parker that fashion blogger Heather Cocks said made the “Sex and the City” actress look like a cast member of polygamy TV reality show “Sister Wives.”

If it ain't broke! Carol Vorderman, 51, shows off hourglass curves in her favourite grey form-fitting dress by Victoria Beckham

She was bestowed with the honour of being named Rear Of The Year in 2011.
And Carol Vorderman is evidently still capitalising on the title by showcasing her enviable curves in a series of form-fitting dresses.
The 51-year-old TV presenter certainly seems to be living by the 'If it ain't broke, don't fix it', mantra if her latest choice of outfit is anything to go by.

Show-stopping: Carol Vorderman flaunted her curves in a form-fitting grey dress as she left the ITV studios in central London this afternoon (Wednesday)

Deja-vu: The 51-year-old presenter has worn her favourite Victoria Beckham spring/summer 2010 dress on a number of prior occasions

Showcasing an hourglass figure most women half her age would envy, the maths whizz selected her favourite Victoria Beckham dress as she co-hosted an episode of Loose Women at the ITV studios in central London today (Wednesday).

 

Pairing the form-fitting number with a pair of fierce pointed stilettos, a matching clutch bag and a huge smile, Carol looked simply stunning as she emerged from filming alongside Sally Lindsay, Janet Street-Porter and Lisa Maxwell.
But this isn't the first time we have seen the brunette bombshell in the Victoria Beckham spring/summer 2010 number.

Rear of the year: The form-fitting grey dress showed off curves women half Carol's age would be envious of

The star wore the ensemble during an episode of Loose Women back in June 2011, as well as being photgraphed in the dress when she first purchased it in 2010.
Carol was following in the footsteps of Victoria Beckham herself in wearing the curve-enhancing grey dress.
And after she was spotted in the same outfit as the 38-year-old desinger on a number of occasions, the former Countdown host reassured Victoria that she wasn't 'stalking' her fashion choices and isn't even bothered about clothes.

Firm favourite: The Loose Women presenter has previously been spotted in the dress in June 2011, and back in 2010 when she first bought it

She told the Mail: 'First, to Victoria, to reassure her that I am not, in fact, her celebrity fashion stalker. I'm not even that bothered about clothes. I buy everything online. I don't like shopping. I just happen to like the same dresses.
'I can't promise I won't be spotted in the same dress as Victoria Beckham again  -  I have quite a few of her designs waiting to make their first public outing.
'I have long since learned that life is too short to worry about clothes too much, or, frankly, what everyone thinks of them. And one thing is for sure  -  the older I get, the more Lycra I'll wear.'

A-list: Victoria Beckham was pictured in her own design in 2010

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Not even Sherlock Holmes could work that one out! Jude Law sports MUCH fuller head of hair at Toronto International Film Festival

Just a mere matter of months ago he was sporting a fairly dramatic bald patch as he walked the red carpet to promote the second film in the Sherlock Holmes franchise.
But not even the legendary fictional detective could solve the mystery that is Jude Law's hair.
Stepping out last week at the Toronto International Film Festival, the 39-year-old actor was showcasing a seemingly much thicker head of hair than in previous months.

 

 

It's a mystery: Jude Law at the Toronto International Film Festival last week (L), and at the Sherlock Holmes premiere in Paris in January (R)

Promoting new movie Anna Karenina, the father-of-three proudly displayed a fine set of curls as he walked the red carpet.

 

Ignoring the apparent mystery surrounding his hair, the Alfie star looked every inch the dapper gentleman in his impeccably tailored three-piece suit and skinny black tie.
And it would seem Law was keen to make the most of his luscious locks by adding a spot of facial fur to his look.

 

 

Back to his glory days: Jude Law was sporting a full head of hair as he took to the red carpet at the Toronto International Film Festival last week

 

Receding: The 39-year-old actor was showcasing a dramatic bald patch on the beach in Cannes, France, in May 2011

The London-based actor stars alongside Keira Knightley in Anna Karenina, playing the titular character's husband, Alexei Karenin, in the adaptation of Leo Tolstoy's 1877 novel.
Despite making his name thanks to his smouldering good looks, Law was almost unrecognisable in the new movie.
However, he admitted he was made to look ugly and balding in order to play Karenina's sombre and humourless spouse.

 

Sombre: The star was made to look ugly and balding to play Keira Knightey's humourless husband in new movie Anna Karenina

And he explained his new look didn't go down too well with his three children with ex-wife Sadie Frost; Rafferty, 15, Iris, 11, and Rudy, 10.
Speaking at the London premiere of the movie, he said: 'I didn't look quite the same as I do on set, off set, but my haircut didn't go down very well with my children.
'I think that's why I wore a hat for the best part of three months.'

 

Covering up: Jude wore a hat to cover his lack of hair while he was filming Anna Karenina

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Swedish denim brand Cheap Monday will open its first UK standalone store in February, continuing its bid to launch outlets in "the big fashion metropolises." The shop will be situated on London's famous Carnaby Street in the stylish Soho neighborhood, which is already home to fashion brands such as Ben Sherman, The Kooples and American Apparel. Founded in 2004, Cheap Monday is available in around 1800 department stores and shops-in-shops stores across the globe. Its first standalone store opened in Copenhagen in 2009, and Cheap Monday COO H?kan Str?m believes a London shop to be the natural follow-up. "When we opened our first store in 2009, we already had a dream and a vision to open Cheap Monday stores in the big fashion metropolises. "The time is right and we've now taken the first step, on legendary Carnaby Street," he explained. The shop's interior is set to continue the industrial aesthetic favored by its Copenhagen counterpart. The entire Cheap Monday range will be available, including womenswear, menswear and jeans, as well as Cheap Monday's shoe collection, babywear, accessories and underwear. Cheap Monday's expansion, combined with the growth of other Swedish labels including Odd Molly, Acne and Filippa K are proving Scandinavian style has more to offer than simply that of clothing giant H&M.Move over Lady Gaga and your meat dress.
A Berlin museum is coupling haute couture with haute cuisine, spotlighting models draped in octopus tunics, seaweed miniskirts and chocolate dresses.
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The Fashion Food exhibition at the Communication Museum in the German capital to January 29 dissects "taste" and flamboyant fashion statements, as well as notions of consumerism and sustainability in a rich society.
"The images are not salacious or pornographic but they are erotic and provocative and raise questions," museum director Lieselotte Kugler told AFP, following an exhibition opening with two live models.
"This is also a celebration of food. When you think of all the food that is thrown away every year in Germany -- including 5,000 tonnes of bread -- everyone needs to consider how they approach food and how food is increasingly industrialised in our society."
While US pop provocateur Lady Gaga raised eyebrows at an awards show last year with a dress made entirely of raw beef, many of the confections here could add up to a balanced diet.