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Heron Preston Puts Vladimir Putin’s Face on a T-Shirt

For better or for worse, fashion continues to be political. Cult streetwear label Heron Preston is now selling a black T-shirt with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s face, and the words “Mr.President” embellished with crystals on it for $594 at KM20, a popular concept store in Moscow. Heron’s position can be viewed as a direct political position or instead an ironic conversation starter in regards to the controversial politician.

The bold move comes just days before the Russian presidential election on March 18th which Putin is expected to win for a fourth time. Amidst the political environment are also headlines of a poisoning of a former Russian spy in England, and ongoing rumors of intervention in the United States presidential election in 2016.

The American designer confesses to have no interest in politics and simply emphasizes the inspiration he finds in Russian style, which inspired the partnership with KM20. Famous for attracting Russia’s “golden youth,” the boutique is known for surprising collaborations, edgy trends, and risky moves. While the T-shirt is currently branded as a a tourist souvenir, the hefty price, subject, and timing suggest are leading critics to label it propaganda. See for yourself in the comments below.

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Which Rapper is Sorry for Calling Oprah an Ugly *****?

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Waka Flocka Flame. You’re probably scratching your head thinking Waka who? Waka who cares!

Turns out the he’s nothing but a two-bit rapper calling media proprietor/talk show host/actress/philanthropist/person-you-do-not-want-to-piss-off-ever Oprah Winfrey an ugly bitch. Why? In a video that popped up this weekend, one of Waka’s crew members is heard describing Oprah’s va-jay-jay as a “million dollar p*ssy” (we’re quoting here, sorry!). Mr. Flame, in an act of sheepish defiance responds glibly “I won’t f**k that ugly b*tch!” Fighting words.

But now, he’s sorry! “I feel obligated to take responsibility for my actions and publicly apologize to Oprah. My remarks about [her] were both extremely unnecessary and disrespectful. This regretful situation made me look at women and how I address them in a more responsible way,” he says.

File this under foulmouthed nobodies running their dang mouths.

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No response from the Winfrey camp out of lack of this story being anywhere near the cushioned radar that hovers within a 100-mile radius of Oprah.

Featured image courtesy of Radio King Online; article images courtesy of Global Grind and NBC Entertainment.