28
Dec 09A BIG BUTT AND A SMILE
If I Love You magazine wanted some big butts gracing their new issue, surely they could’ve given me a call because as many of you know, I’m willing and able.
The discourse as of late on various blogs and twitters has taken a turn towards the all too familiar question – why is there only one type of woman represented in fashion magazines? That woman, in case you’ve been asleep your whole life, is white, thin and wearing clothes you probably cannot afford. Suddenly a few “plus-size” models, er, Crystal Renn, are thrown into the pages of V Magazine and people are applauding the fashion industry’s baby step into acknowledging the existence of other women. Finally, the validation we’ve all been waiting for! (note the sarcasm)
I cannot tell you where the inspiration for this editorial comes from. The editor over at I Love Cat Party suggests that the spread was inspired by Joan from Mad Men, one of my favorite shows. You know what I’d like to have seen? Joan actually wearing these clothes. Not a computer altered ass and boobs on your typical model (Katlin Aas).
I’ve always been a fan of fuller-figured models. There’s a great site with many images of Crystal and other plus-size models here:
http://www.judgmentofparis.com/
They’re all gorgeous.
The site’s forum also has thought-provoking discussions about body image and the media.
Thanks for the link! I believe I’ve been referred to that site before – it is great to have a resource!
You know I agree with you about the poor representation of body types in the modeling industry, but (pun intended), the model’s name is hilarious for this shoot, Katlin Aas, hee hee!
I was hoping someone else was going to catch that! haha. I knew you would!
Awwwkward.Silicon butt pads.
haha!
Umm…whomp-fuggin-whomp on this.
She looks like a Hottentot…and not in a cool, high-fashion sort of way.
Look at you with your Hottentot reference! I studied that topic extensively at UCLA and I see where you’re going with this. It is also definitely not cool.
Amen to that.
The sad thing is, they weren’t even attempting to evoke some sort of Hottentot imagery, which is even worse. Same thing, different century.
You’re spot on Olivia.
I totally would have rocked this photo shoot.
Oh yes you would have!
Wait, is that REAL?
The butt isn’t real, it has been altered via computer. Couldn’t they have just chosen someone with a butt?
It had to have been altered by computer — the clothes would not have fit otherwise.
Oh, it definitely was. On the photo credit it mentions “imaging done by Retouching Deluxe”.
In the second photo it looks likes she’s wearing some sort of butt pad.
Haha, right?
That butt is amazing!
[...] here and [...]
Heya…my very first comment on your website.
I have been popping in and out and reading your stuff for several time and just wanted to say hi. . I like your writing flair and like the website design!. I also wanted to ask..is there a way to subscribe to your website via email?
Thanks for the comment. Currently I don’t have a way for readers to subscribe via my site but it is something I am definitely working on.
Thanks for reading! I truly appreciate the kind comments.