By Karu F. Daniels, AOL Black Voices
Throughout the years, Mariah Carey has endured her fair share of harsh criticism for her fashion attire -- or lack thereof.
But today, the high yellow songbird has been validated.
Well, sort of.
The best-selling pop diva was announced as the new face of Pinko's London inspired fashion brand.
According to a rep for Carey, the leading Italian fashion house's campaign was shot by renowned photographer Michelangelo Di Battista and art directed by Giovanni Bianco. The striking images depict Carey in strong sultry poses wearing Pinko's signature sassy, urban designs.
Carey, who now joins an elite list of fashion's biggest names -- such as Naomi Campbell and Elle Macpherson -- who hawked the line, said she was "flattered' with the new opportunity.
"I first discovered this spectacular fashion house while working in Italy, in my favorite place in the world, the Isle of Capri, while recording my latest CD 'The Emancipation of Mimi," she said. "I immediately became a huge fan of the brand, and I bought almost everything in the store. So as you can imagine, when I was approached about doing the Pinko campaign I was beyond excited. The clothes are so stylish and fun, and I'm really looking forward to our new venture together."
Pinko's founder and president Pietro Negra added, "All our campaigns feature famously beautiful women, but this time we wanted not only a beautiful woman, but a musical artist, because music is the greatest channel of communication, it reaches across the generations, perfectly reflecting the Pinko brand's goal: to design clothes for women of all ages."
The latest campaign for Pinko launches in London, and can be seen throughout Pinko's 750 stores worldwide, including a flagship store in London and in Harrods, Selfridges and Harvey Nichols.
Carey is currently shooting the movie 'Tennessee' with acclaimed filmmaker Lee Daniels, the man behind 'Monster's Ball,' 'The Woodsman' and 'Shadowboxer.'
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By: Tease on 2/25/2007 2:29AM
What ever...who really cares???
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By: chas on 2/14/2007 1:38AM
I never cared what Baby had on, I like how thick she looked that can stay in bed all weekend look.
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By: Dmac on 2/15/2007 11:20AM
Good for her. As for a fan who cares MC always looks good. One of the finest woman - all around. Easiest one of the the coolest and best white chick.
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By: Ms. Dot on 2/15/2007 3:40PM
For yout information Dmac, Mariah Carey is not a white chick. Her father is black. That makes her a black. No matter what color blond she dyes her hair, or how she tries to hide it. She is an African American female and don't forget it. That is why Mariah Carey has so much trouble with her weight, black women have always been thick and she will never be pencil thin. Not for long anyway.
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By: JJ on 2/16/2007 1:53AM
Halleluja to that. It's about time someone stepped up and gave that girl a helpin hand. Between that poor thin gawd awful hair and those skank clothes... please dear Lord help her. She sings like a bird but she looks like a chubby turd.
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By: Lorraine on 2/16/2007 7:14AM
I GUESS NOW PINKO WILL CARRY BIG GIRL SIZES, SO HAPPY TO HEAR THAT!
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By: kevin on 2/16/2007 8:46AM
our black women by gods design are the sexiest. but we try to follow others.they and there clothing will come to see what black men love. thighs, nice legs, breasts,and hips thank you fashion there is hope for you.you got a sista this time.
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By: james block on 2/16/2007 8:33AM
well first she did need someone to assist her in how to dress. and second I don't really think she is black. her father is only 5% black himself, mariah is mostly irish. but for some reason that has yet to be known...everybody and their momma is now saying that they are black!!!! so why not jump on the wagon.. there is something about being black that causes others to abondon their own heritage....HMMMMMMMM... however I will give her credit for her last cd... at least it didn't sound like any of her others.
I wish her well.
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By: Teresa on 2/16/2007 8:53AM
It does not matter that she is African-American she wears her self very nice. she is a beauty.her voice and songs are out of this world. and Im not African- American.
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By: Angel on 2/16/2007 9:56AM
wow...i wonder what is wrong with u people that mariah carey is considered a 'big girl'. not that there's anything wrong with being big or small, it's jsut no wonder so many women feel the pressure to conform to some bs notion of what beauty is..i wasn't surprised 2 see that the person who made the comment was a woman...probably a small woman with low self-esteem who uses her size 2 make her feel superior...grow up and learn 2 see the beuty in everyone...none of the men seem 2 have a problem with her curves and i bet that just kills u. because if u can't rely on ur body 2 make u feel superior, what else do u have? my guess is probably a lot, but u probably don't even realize it. sorry for the speech, but that just makes me sad when i read comments like that. we as women sometimes tend 2 lack solidarity.
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