The Skinny on Milan Fashion Week
Oct. 27 2008, Published 7:07 a.m. ET
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• Skin and billboards: Just in time for Milan Fashion Week, Italian women's wear brand Nolita launches a controversial ad campaign, featuring a skeletal woman who has suffered from anorexia for 13 years, and the text "No Anorexia."
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• Trail of tennies: Nike unveils a shoe designed specifically for Native Americans and their health concerns. The new N7 will feature a larger toe box, fewer seams, and 'heritage callouts," like sunrise patterns.
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• Test results: Michael Vick tests positive for marijuana, and will face tighter restrictions until his sentencing in December. The Don King of canines is currently restricted to his home nightly from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
• Night Train Rider: Already feeling disappointed with the new crop of fall shows? Never fear, Ryan Seacrest is producing a new sitcom for E! starring David Hasselhoff.