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07/09/2010
America's Next Top Model upgrades judges
New, cycle 15 of America's Next Top Model, which premieres September 8, will host hight profile fashion names - photographer Patrick Demarchelier, photographer-director Matthew Rolston, and designers Diane von Furstenberg, Zac Posen and Roberto Cavalli will offer critiques.
The magazine's editor, tastemaker Franca Sozzani, will also serve as a guest judge, and the winner will appear in a six to eight page spread in the magazine early next year, as well as another spread in the May 2011 supplement, Beauty in Vogue. Previous winners have appered in more consumer-firendly Marie Claire, Jane and Elle.
The show has dropped in ratings in recent years. Last season averaged 3.3 million viewers compared to its high of 5 million in 2004.
Diane von Furstenberg designs Ohio hospital gowns
Fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg has helped the Cleveland Clinic create stylish hospital gown without the peek-a-boo back.
The gown features elements associated with von Furstenberg designs — a wrap dress with a bold, graphic print. The clinic's logo is printed on the fabric.