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How Joan Rivers terrorized Nicole Kidman

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In 1999, the fashion industry was undergoing a shift in which ratings, rather than runways, were determining who had the last word in fashion.

In an interview with W magazine during this time, Joan Rivers admitted that she knew next to nothing about fashion, proudly declaring that she did not attend fashion shows.

Despite her lack of fashion expertise, she knew what she liked, and believed that fashion was ultimately about personal taste.

She also expressed her disdain for the fashion elite, whom she referred to as “snobby people” with “sticks up their tiny asses.”

Rather than criticize Rivers directly in print, journalist Amy Spindler of The New York Times was called upon to offer her opinion.

Spindler dismissed Rivers’ commentary as “the worst trash” and became a target on Rivers’ radio show. Rivers criticized Spindler’s fashion sense and suggested that the Times’ fashion section was unlikable.

In response, Spindler mocked Rivers by saying, “Rivers told everyone she did windows at B. Altman, so I could ask her if she used Windex when she did the windows.”

During the late 90s, the fashion industry failed to understand the increasing relevance of bloggers and the declining relevance of high fashion.

As a result, TV networks began to feature fashion commentators, many of whom were like Rivers or Today’s Steven Cojocaru.

These commentators had a populist view of fashion and placed a greater emphasis on an individual’s appearance than on pushing fashion boundaries.

As the fashion industry began to lose relevance, Rivers’ own relevance began to grow.

This was due in part to her ability to bring fashion to a wider audience, but also because she helped create the current Hollywood stylist system.

The red carpet became so important to an actress’ career that they were expected to have a seasoned fashion expert at their beck and call.

Today, being named “Best Dressed” can lead to lucrative fashion deals for both actresses and stylists.

While Rivers did not revolutionize the entire fashion industry, her personal interest in beauty, makeup, and clothing was a huge catalyst to the toppling of fashion.

She was her own art project and encouraged others to do the same.

If you can laugh at something, it becomes less intimidating, and Rivers’ humor helped to make the fashion industry more accessible to the general public.

For those who believe that fashion is serious business, Rivers’ humor helped to expose the industry’s self-importance.

Despite the criticism that Rivers faced, she was a trailblazer who paved the way for future fashion commentators.

Rivers’ ability to bring fashion to the masses was something that other commentators would later emulate.

In particular, Rivers’ comedic approach to fashion criticism was something that would be widely copied in the years that followed.

One example of Rivers’ impact on the fashion industry is the way that awards fashion has become a global business.

Today, red carpet events are broadcast around the world, and what an actress wears can have a significant impact on her career.

As a result, actresses are often advised by seasoned fashion experts who help them to make the right fashion choices. This has helped to create a whole industry around red carpet fashion, with actresses and stylists alike profiting from their choices.

Rivers’ impact on the fashion industry has also been felt in the world of publishing.

Women’s Wear Daily (WWD), which was once a revered publication in the fashion industry, has become less relevant in recent years. The publication was recently dropped by Conde Nast, a sign of its declining relevance.

In contrast, the popularity of the red carpet has only grown, with millions of people tuning in to watch award shows like the Oscars and the Golden Globes.

Rivers’ legacy continues to be felt in the fashion industry, particularly in the way that celebrities approach the red carpet.

Thanks to Rivers, the red carpet has become more accessible to a wider audience. Actresses are no longer seen as aloof and untouchable, but rather as real people with their own sense of style.

This has helped to democratize fashion, making it more accessible to people from all walks of life.

Despite the fact that Rivers’ comedic approach to fashion criticism was not always well-received by those in the fashion industry, her impact on the industry cannot be denied.

She helped to make fashion more accessible and less intimidating to the general public, while also paving the way for future fashion commentators. Rivers was a trailblazer who left a lasting legacy in the fashion industry.

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