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Photo Friday: Beautiful is Beautiful
The New York Times published a great article last week on Italian Vogue's latest issue, which features all black models photographed by famed photographer Stephen Meisel. It's influenced a bit by Barack Obama's nomination, by the important talk about the lack of models of color on the runways and in magazines, and by the particular interests of the editor-in-chief, Franca Sozzani.
It's an issue--like the super skinny problem--that I hope stays in the spotlight for a while and leads to change. The slideshow, which you can watch here, is just gorgeous! And in the magazine--which will hit the US sometime next week--these photos cover 100 pages!
PS-Vogue has a really good story in the July issue called "Is Fashion Racist?" Check it out if this topic interests you. Happy weekend.
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Comments (4)
Man! I love fashion photography, will have to remember to read this article.
PS Violet on the Runway shipped today! Last time i ordered something out of stock they ended up canceling it. Apparently these days it means they will ship your item even faster! Yay!
Posted by Alea | June 27, 2008 1:06 PM
I love stuff like this. (And that one picture you posted up is gorgeous!) I hope it stays in the spotlight, too, especially since models should show the full spectrum of beauty, which comes in all shapes, sizes, and most importantly, ethnicities.
Steph
Posted by Steph | June 27, 2008 3:34 PM
2008 is so exciting for the fashion industry 8) (I mean, sad too with YSL's death -- perhaps eventful is a better word).
Posted by Noel | June 29, 2008 9:11 AM
Thanks for posting on this Melissa. It's am important topic. You now how I feel. Beauty is Beauty and it all should be represented.
Posted by Kwana | June 29, 2008 8:18 PM