Jeremy Meeks, who you may remember as the “hot convict” whose mug shot went viral last year, is turning his internet fame into a full-blown modeling career. Meanwhile, Giorgio Armani blames Madonna, not his cape, for her epic fall at the Brit Awards.
-Jeremy Meeks’ attractive mugshot launched a thousand memes in 2014, and now he’s taken advantage of the fame by signing with a modeling agent. Meeks was sentenced to up to 2 years in prison in February, but plans to keep his head down and get an early release. [Huffington Post]
-Giorgio Armani had planned to use an easy-to-undo hook on Madonna’s cape at the Brit Awards, but the material girl insisted on a tie instead — which led to her iconic wipeout on stage. “Madonna, as we know, is very difficult,” the designer said. [Page Six]
-Lizzie McGuire’s back! Well, kind of. Hilary Duff appears in a badass leather jacket on the April cover of Cosmopolitan. [MTV Style]
-Is the hipster era over? With brands such as American Apparel and Urban Outfitters bleeding money, the brands’ futures are in question. In fact, American Apparel hasn’t turned a profit since 2009. [Racked]
-Lord & Taylor have teamed up with Hudson’s Bay for a new private label, Design Lab, to include footwear and apparel. Available online, you can shop several style themes, including “Femme Sport” and “Garden Prep.” [Footwear News]