Gem of the day

I'll be clear: fashion is the last industry I would ever expect to deliver an appropriate--let alone any--response to the BP disaster. But deliver a response they have, and it looks like this. Plus, here's a highlight of their explanation:

"In the face of this dramatic, catastrophic stalling, the images of Steven Meisel make up a precious reportage that delivers an artistic impact. Unforgettable images, created purposely to unnerve the viewer, capture the reality of the situation."

In a phrase: oh no they didn't. Thanks, Vogue Italy. It's unreal.