@GirlFailer: I just listened to The Dirty Projectors for the first time today and was surprised to hear that they have a noticeable R&B influence. So I can see why this cover works so well. #solangeknowlesdirtyprojectors
@BestEuphemismEver: Not me, mostly because I'm not a huge Beyonce fan. Not to say she doesn't have a great voice/range, but her pop music style doesn't really appeal to me. I love that her sister has a similar voice, but applies it in a wonderfully different way. #solangeknowlesdirtyprojectors
@GirlFailer: You and me both! She's really just come to my attention in the last 6 months or so, and every time I've been impressed, either with her wit or her opinions or (now) her voice and music choices.
And if she's an all-around kewl chick, I can totally get behind the penchant for feathers and other wacky sartorial choices. I like the variety, I just don't like it when I feel like untalented people dress crazily for attention because they can't get it any other way (I'm looking at you, Bai Ling). #solangeknowlesdirtyprojectors
The article doesn't actually quote her as saying their undesirable style of walking was BECAUSE of their weight/size. I suppose that's the obvious connection for us all to make, but it doesn't actually say that.
@Princess Leela: If they were bad walkers it probably had more to do with the fact that they are editorial models because no one ever casts runway models that size.
@Penny: Elena Miró does, and has for years. I'm confused that people seem to think this is such a novelty. Perhaps it's the contrast -- all the models in a Miró show are size 6, 8, 10, but none of them are 0,2, 4.
Seriously, for most of you who do not work in fashion or with models. THE WALKING is important, and it is a lot harder than it looks. Are any of you familiar with Erika Kurihara's work? She has always styled all sizes, ethnicities, and ages in her editorial work when it wasn't popular to do this. And judging from what I have seen, the plus sized models in Mark Fast's show, had crappy walks. Also, before you Jezebels get all happy about this casting: Mark didn't use a single "Black" model. Wanessa is Brazilian of mixed heritage, and Rachel Rutt is half White and Asian...The plus-size casting decision was obviously for novelty.
@ShrilataMover: I'm not overly excited about this casting. However....yes, walking is important, the point is that why would a model 4 sizes smaller necessarily be able to walk any better? This is Mark Fast, it's not like he had the industry's top walkers.
I know what the stylist is talking about. Us fatties waddle around like pregnant bowlegged penguins, pausing every few steps to catch our breath. It's an ordeal just to haul ass out of bed and waddle to the refrigerator. God knows what I'd look like, hauling my fat ass down the runway. I'd probably have someone following behind me with a chair and a Big Gulp so I could rest and drink every 15 feet. Thank the lord someone's brave and smart enough to break their silence on this topic. Where would we be without her?
The photo of the Fast model above is much better than the one that ran yesterday, in which the dress looked incredibly ill-fitting and uncomfortable. It looked like it was cutting into her skin in some places. I wrote that off to bad lighting or bad camera work.
But in the above photo, I see how the dress is supposed to fit. It (and she) looks pretty damn hot. I only wish I could pull off a look like that. Good for Fast.
@willwriteforfood: I think the fit was so bad because the stylist had apparently given the ladies ill-fitting undergarments. If you look at the gallery it wasn't the dresses so much as the underwear. I think the stylist was being spiteful and gave them too -small underwear. No matter what your size, if your panties don't fit, you will look uncomfortable.
@GirlFailer: I went back to look at the photo and you're right, you can see her bra and panties cutting into her body. If that was done on purpose, then that's just evil.
WTF is a stylist doing commenting on the models' walk or build, anyway? I would think a stylist of any talent can work with the people and clothing they're given without crabbing about it. I doubt a designer pays a stylist to mouth off about his choice of clothing or employee.
@thelastsara: Speaking of, I just sent this to my boss and our buyers in response to a whiny email from our store staff.....you gots to click on it for the full effect.
Really, when you think about it, having "plus" size models walk your show is rather business savvy. They are absolutely right when they say that, because of the size of the models usually walking in shows, women believe only thin women can wear the clothes and look good. Some designers love the exclusivity of that. Other designers see how limiting it is to their bottom line and think otherwise. Capitalism FTW!
@Vivelafat says Sweep the leg, Johnny.: This was a genius move, and only keeps looking better. One, non size -0 see that they might actually be able to wear these clothes. Two, it would have gotten press regardless of this situation, because a designer used someone out of the norm. Three, he comes out smelling like roses and is getting even more press for it because of the reaction.
"The kept tripping over the burritos and waffle fries strewn about the runway, and I was concerned for their health," Kurihara explained. "I told them to think happy yogurt thoughts, but they refused."
I shall now dream of runways filled with waffle fries.
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But a little sad because I love Mary J. and now I cannot help but judge her. I am a bit of a jerk that way. #solangeknowlesdirtyprojectors
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And if she's an all-around kewl chick, I can totally get behind the penchant for feathers and other wacky sartorial choices. I like the variety, I just don't like it when I feel like untalented people dress crazily for attention because they can't get it any other way (I'm looking at you, Bai Ling). #solangeknowlesdirtyprojectors
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It seems odd that the stylist was more concerned about this and not the ill fitting underwear...
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But in the above photo, I see how the dress is supposed to fit. It (and she) looks pretty damn hot. I only wish I could pull off a look like that. Good for Fast.
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WTF is a stylist doing commenting on the models' walk or build, anyway? I would think a stylist of any talent can work with the people and clothing they're given without crabbing about it. I doubt a designer pays a stylist to mouth off about his choice of clothing or employee.
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I shall now dream of runways filled with waffle fries.
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Hmmmmmmmbaaaacon.....
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mmmmmmmm. friiiiiiiiiies.
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There is also a waterfall. Made of soft-serve ice cream.
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