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Mila Kunis's Dior Ad, Ralph Lauren's Olympic Controversy, and Andrej Pejic's Reality Show

Those stories and more in our daily news roundup.



Those stories and more in our daily news roundup.

  • Carine Roitfeld styled Mila Kunis for her second Dior campaign, a series of black-and-white photos taken by Mario Sorrenti in Los Angeles. [WWD]

  • Ralph Lauren is under fire for manufacturing the United States Olympic team uniforms he designed in China. Even politicians have weighed in: Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said, "They should take all the outfits, put them in a big pile and burn them and start all over." [NPR]

  • Andrej Pejic is the subject of a new reality show that will follow him as he works on assignments. The show will also star Pejic's mother, Jadranka Savic. [Fashionista]

  • Mario Testino has opened a cultural center in his native Peru called Mate, with the goal of supporting and promoting Peruvian art. "I wanted to give back to my country and I figure the best way that I can do this is by giving back through culture," he said. [Vogue UK]

  • Speaking of Testino, his management agency Art Partner recently started a blog on which it shows off the work of its clients, who also include Mario Sorrenti, Mert Alas, and Marcus Piggott. [Art Partner]
Behavior Tips

Mommy's Lil Helper: Skip Hop Mate

The Skip Hop Mate ($20) puts other toddler plates in check.

The Skip Hop Mate ($20) puts other toddler plates in check. This inventive BPA and PVC free feeding set will help make mealtime a little bit easier on everyone. The stay-put rubber placemat creates a skid free base for the plate and utensils, which all lock in to it securely. Not only is the four-piece set great for keeping everything in one place, but it also may help your tot learn to grab your attention by flashing her adorable smile, rather than hurling her plate across the room.


Advice

Pillow Talk: The Geography of Love

Do you love your single life?

Do you love your single life? Some men and women enjoy the dating scene, while others are ready to find their soul mate. I love Charlotte from Sex and the City for summing up the single doldrums: "I've been dating since I was fifteen. I'm exhausted. Where is he? My hair hurts."

Despite all the great promises of technology, there's just no formula for finding your one and only. Still, some people go to great lengths in their romantic quest, but have they done their research?

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