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Britain's Missing Top Model may well be over for this year but the battle for acceptance of disabled models in the fashion industry continues. One woman who's campaign certainly did not end with the series is paraplegic model Sophie Morgan.

She was the runner-up to winner Kelly Knox although many (myself included) thought she would win. Sophie told us, "I really, really, really wanted to win. And I really, really believed in it and in myself and trying to do the most that I could with it so I was quite upset about it ."

We caught up with her to find out about her experiences on the show and what she plans to do in the future...

• Why are disabled models so important to you?
  

  I think it’s important because it just hasn’t happened and I don’t know why. I don’t understand why disabilities have to be ostracized. There are so many beautiful girls that could model but don’t because they’re disabled. I’m not saying that because you’re disabled and you’re pretty you should model but if you have all the components that could make a model but are missing a hand or something I don’t understand why you can't.

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It's getting to be a bit of a common occurrence that Roberto Cavalli speaks out against everyone (except for Victoria Beckham). Back in May the Italian designer talked about many celebrities but now his rant has become more model specific.

Cavalli, who is famous for his use of animal prints took a swipe at Kate Moss whilst speaking to the Observer Food Monthly (quite how Kate would come up in a conversation about food is beyond me) who he thinks just doesn't "have what it takes to be a true star." He added that, "There are thousands of models like all other models. Naomi Campbell is the same way." Ouch.

Naomi recently shared her own views on models but these were slightly more realistic. Roberto, on the other hand, is suggesting that he is the puppet master of the fashion world adding, "For me, models are just pieces of wood that I carve to make clothes look beautiful." Is anybody else slightly scared? Also, if Kate isn't that special, why does she feature in this season's Just Cavalli ad campaign?

To see pictures of Naomi showing off her nothing-special looks (sic) on holiday click here.
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Today, we've asked another fashion industry insider to pick their top Autumn buys. This time we've asked Elle UK's online Fashion, News and Star Style Editor Laurelle Gilbert to pick her five must-have Autumn items. Working for one of the world's leading fashion magazines means that she knows a thing or two about fashion so here, exclusively for Fab UK are her top 5 items.

First up is a gothic blouse by Vanessa Bruno (£105) with sheer panel detail. It's a great piece to team with tailored trousers which leads us nicely on to Laurelle's second choice!

To find out about the rest of Elle UK's picks read more

Yesterday, we revealed that despite rumours Victoria Beckham will not be showing at New York Fashion Week but today is has been announced that Justin Timberlake will! And there will be more than one opportunity to catch up with the dreamboat!

On September 5th Justin is performing at Fashion Rocks but he has also announced plans for 7th September when he will perform at the Roseland Ballroom. This show will be a presentation of his clothing line 'William Rast' which is the second time he's shown his line. The first time was in LA in October 2006. In August Marcella and Johan Lindeberg were named creative directors of the line and they showed off part of the collection in February.

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