::SUPER SIZE V

::V MAGAZINE'S Size issue is about to hit stands on January 14th- and Models.com just served us a second serving of what's to come. In case you missed the 1st preview, check it out HERE

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YOU WANTED MORE DIDN'T YOU?!

Day 2 Credits:

Photo: Sølve Sundsbø

Styling: Nicola Formichetti

Make up: Frank B (The Wall Group)

Hair: Esther Langham (Art + Commerce)

Models: Candice Huffine, Marquita Pring, Michelle Olson, Tara Lynn (Ford NY), Kasia P (Click)

Photo assistants: Karina Twiss and Ashley Reynolds

Stylist assistants: Emily Eisen, Jessica Shaw, Enrica Ferrazza, Angelo deSanto

Videographer: Bell Soto

Digital technician: Nicola (Republik)

Tailor: Alberto Rivera (Lars Nord)

::Check out the rest of the preview over at Models.com::

WHAT WAS THE FIRST THING THAT CAME TO MIND WHEN YOU SAW THESE PICTURES???

comment anonymously on the blog or via twitter if you wish- but be honest...

::SIZE MATTER

::A FRIEND of mine asked me if I heard about the "size" issue for V Magazine. I hadn't, so imagine my excitement as I went straight to the V Magazine site, hoping for a glimpse of the editorial! It's no secret that diversity lacks in this industry in every capacity, so I was really looking forward to seeing an editorial that pushed the envelope- and hopefully done tastefully.

After a quick search, I came across this editorial for the upcoming January 2010 issue. The editorial was shot by Terry Richardson and styled by Mel Ottenberg.

The editorial places the two models side by side, in a juxtaposition that implies that fashion can work on anyone... I applaud the "size issue" (although this model doesn't seems to be average - not PLUS sized) but diversity inclusion needs to happen all the time- not just a one issue occurrence. Same goes for Vogue Italia's infamous "Black" models issue. Needless to say, I was left a bit disappointed.

Diversity is chic EVERY SEASON, and I really hope this issue continues to open the doors of discourse on diversity within the fashion community.

::FACE OFF:: Jacquelyn Jablonski (left) and Crystal Renn (right)

Most importantly what do you think?!

::Check out the full editorial @ V Magazine.

Diversity Is Chic

IMAGINE the bestest, greatest, amazinest, editorial you've ever seen in your long legged life. Gemma Ward and her equally beautiful evil twin Sasha Pivovarvora. Wouldn't THAT be total hotness? Well sorry to burst your little hearts, but it isn't happening, although if I were the editor of Vogue, it would be. Then again... if I were the editor of Vogue, I wouldn't wear fur, but that's another story, and my add is about to kick in right now, so I won't go off on that tangent and start pointing fingers at Anna Wintour certain people who continue to rock fur. The horror!

But back to the news at hand... Gemma Ward will grace the cover of Vogue India's first issue this September. Congrats Gemma. I heart you.

Now... excuse me for playing devils advocate, but Gemma Ward for the very first cover? of Vogue INDIA?!? why not a model of color? An Indian model? Surely there are many? Some? One?

It is Vogue INDIA after all. Bollywood actress and former Miss. World Aishwarya Rai would have been great for the cover. Aishwarya is a major (HUGE) star in India, and has often been called one of the most beautiful women in the world who has even had a world wide Loreal Campaign.



Gemma Ward does bring a lot to the table, and is talented indeed (I heart her, remember?) but why not offer this prestige to a model who is actually of Indian descent?

What is going on here? when did diversity become passe? What do you darlings think? Anyone from India want to throw their two cents?

Also, how do you say Please Don't Feed The Models in Hindi?


Nicholas Coleridg, do you read my blog?