Skinny is Out. Healthy is in?
January 19, 2010 — 2:29 pm
Skinny.
This issue has been discussed for quite a while now. Many believe that Twiggy came up with this distorted idea of beauty when she first emerged with her blonde boyish haircut and her waif figure in the 60’s. Others blame it on Rachel Zoe, Kate Moss, but it’s always believed that this idea of beauty was promoted by the fashion industry.
In the 80’s and 90’s, models are size 6, while in today’s runway shows, models are size 2-4 (contrary to popular beliefs, they’re not size 0.)
But,
As Heidi Klum always preaches: “In fashion, one day you’re in, and the next day you’re out,” this thindemic might possibly came to its end — or at least reaching its end.
V Magazine dedicates an issue just to address the Size Issue.
V Magazine Size Issue
To be honest, I don’t like neither of the covers. I always am a fan of V covers, but not these two. Gabourey Sidibe looks very unflattering and Dakota’s hair is too tall for words. It reminds me of a coconut tree. Anyway-
There is one editorial, shot by Terry Richardson, which I like to call Compare and Contrast.
Jacquelyn Jablonski & Crystal Renn by Terry Richardson
While, I am not a big fan of comparing and contrasting, I got the point there. A friend of mine mentioned this — which I find interesting — Crystal Renn isn’t that big. In the fashion industry, Crystal is what we called Plus-size or Full-figured model. Is this the new ideal beauty?
Is Crystal the new Sasha, Jessica, or Snejana?
I, for one, believe that the Proenza Schouler looks better on the skinny model. I was born in the 90’s and started following the industry in 2005. I didn’t know any other idea of beauty other than Snejana’s or Sasha’s. I had no idea that Tyra Banks was a size 6 when she walked down the Chanel runway somewhere in her golden era.
Even from the menswear perspective, I noticed that Prada boys are getting ‘bigger.’ Miuccia is notorious for using super-thin boys. David Sciola once mentioned that he won’t even go to a Prada casting because he knows he won’t fit the samples.
But take a look at this model from Prada Fall 2010 Menswear:
Prada Fall 2010 Menswear
He doesn’t have that usual Prada boys’ vibe, which I love: fragile and frail. This guy looks healthy!
Is healthy the new thin? Well, it has been a while after Moss’ era.
Did She Quit? Or Was She Fired?
November 9, 2009 — 12:37 pm
It’s Taylor Jacobson, a.k.a. Tay, Rachel Zoe’s assistant. For those who don’t know, Rachel Zoe is a celebrity stylist. She also has her own TV show, The Rachel Zoe Project. Lots of drama happened on the show, and indeed, Taylor mentioned about quitting the job tons of time before. However, I thought it was just a fiction the producer created to add the excitement of the ‘reality’ show. Apparently not, because as for now, Taylor is not working with Rachel anymore.
Taylor and Rachel
She claimed that she quit the Rachel Zoe Inc. because she wants to start her own career in styling. However, People and Us Weekly report that Taylor was actually fired from the job. I don’t know about you, but Us Weekly seems to be a very unreliable source. But I like it! It adds the drama.
I can’t wait till the Season 3 of The Rachel Zoe Project to see all the drama happens.
This was what’s inside Taylor’s email to contacts:
“After four amazing years at Rachel Zoe Corporation, I’m saddened and exhilarated at the same time to announce my departure. After much thought and consideration, I have decided to take the challenging leap to go off and style on my own.”
Image via Bravo TV.