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This is an interesting article that relates feminism with fashion. I think this article will help us explore and understand the relation between pop culture and the use of fashion.

Bajan pop star Rihanna has swapped hot pants for hijabs as her Diamonds World Tour takes her to Abu Dhabi - but she's still courting controversy BY Olivia Bergin | 21 October 2013 Pop superstar Rihanna will happily don a T-shirt and knee-high boots for a trip to the zoo, but as her world tour takes her to the more reserved countries in the Middle East, she's had to adapt her wardrobe accordingly.

This article gives insight into the search for the "real" Lady Gaga, and discusses how she is a manufactured performance artist. The story adds some depth to Paglia's article and discusses Lady Gaga's references to Madonna as well.

In this article that I found, Victoria's Secret Angel Jessica Hart, declares that she didn't think that Taylor Swift was a good choice for this years fashion show. She doesn't really explain why just saying that she didn't "fit".

"LOOK BOOBS! And even more tantalizing: LOOK HANNAH MONTANA BOOBS!" Amanda Palmer decides to write a open letter to Sinead after Sinead writes one to Miley. In it Palmer praises women to try as many fashion decisions as they would like because it is their choice. 

Here is something to consider, are artists today becoming products of cultural thievery? From Madonna to Lady Gaga their use of clothing such as scarfs covering their faces, essentially mimicking certain cultural religions. For instance Lady Gaga's recent fashion statement is reminiscent of the Burka which is religiously worn by Muslim and Islamic females. She even has a song called 'Burqa', whether this is offensive or artistic is yet to be determined. On the other hand younger generations like Miley Cyrus appropriates the black culture and Selena Gomez is inspired by the bindi wearing, arabian dress look. <br /> Are these artists using other cultures for attention and promoting their fame or is it just a gimmick?

Plus size model without being given the title "plus size"?

An interview with Lady Gaga about her fashion and image

'Miley Cyrus Vogue Cover Won't Twerk for Anna Wintour' Because of her atrocious display at the VMAS, The Editor-in-Chief of Vogue. Anna Wintour has decided to cut Miley's chance to appear on the cover of the most prestigious fashion magazine. This article explains more and how this once in a life time opportunity could have helped her career escalate, instead, it might just help ruin it.