What's Your Opinion on Supermodels ??
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Oh I know that, but even from a conceptual perspective, they don't contribute much (if anything, as far as I can tell) to contemporary street fashion. In general, I find that there is very little that's productive about the whole industry other than... hedonism.Onjenae said:
But perhaps I'm just a Philistine... me and my plebeian practicality...
I understand that the point of a model isn't to look attractive to me, but I think it's stupid that they should be made to fit on the kind of body shape that just doesn't exist in normal people. And you can't deny that the fashion industry is trying to pass off these clothes as something which we should be perceiving as attractive. That's how they sell their wares. That's what I take issue with. They present these models as if they are something people should aspire to when they are pretty disgusting, in my opinion at least, and not something which I think is a healthy thing to try and achieve. The fashion industry creates this image that it is desirable to be unreasonably skinny and that is the attractive thing to be. I've known countless girls who are perfectly healthy, stylish and attractive, girls who should be proud of their own bodies, and yet believe that they are ugly and fat and will not be told otherwise. For example my ex-girlfriend and I were watching America's Next Top Model together one time and she made a comment about "the fat one" which really made me rather shocked. It made me really sad that she believed that the people on this show actually had people on it that she in all seriousness called fat. That's wrong, no matter how you look at it.Onjenae said:
And although it's rather inconsequential to the conversation, I'm English, not American. My country does have the highest obesity rate in Europe, but it's still a long way off from America.
I like high fashion models, the ones who have interesting or unconventional facial features. I think it's wrong for the industry to more or less set standards that cause unhealthy weigh problems for the women, but I have no problem with people modeling in general.
I don't know much about the fashion industry, but it's always been my understanding that the bizarre outfits you see them wearing are meant to be an abstract inspiration or basis for a season of fashion, much like weird-looking concept cars. I find it interesting how so many people complain about these outfits/hairstyles/bodies, yet said people will tolerate and enjoy the same level of clownishness in their weeaboo crap.
I don't know much about the fashion industry, but it's always been my understanding that the bizarre outfits you see them wearing are meant to be an abstract inspiration or basis for a season of fashion, much like weird-looking concept cars. I find it interesting how so many people complain about these outfits/hairstyles/bodies, yet said people will tolerate and enjoy the same level of clownishness in their weeaboo crap.
Hey if you like 'em, then good for you. Just don't expect everyone to fall in lockstep with you just because you like something. "Different strokes for different folks" and all that.Onjenae said:
Also, I suggest you take a closer look at my second badge. You're going to have to do better than calling me a "nerd" to ruffle my feathers.
Super models are overweight?Onjenae said:
I'm pretty sure they're close to being clinically under weight.I can't remember the last time I saw a super model and said "Damn I'd hit that" Mick Jaggers daughter is the most unattractive model ever
They're just using what God gave 'm.
I know it's looked down upon to use your beauty to make a carreer, but if I had the looks I'd do the same thing.
Anyway, I don't really feel either way about them. There are some nice looking ones though, like Doutzen Kroes.
The fashion industry itself I kind of loath though.
I know it's looked down upon to use your beauty to make a carreer, but if I had the looks I'd do the same thing.
Anyway, I don't really feel either way about them. There are some nice looking ones though, like Doutzen Kroes.
The fashion industry itself I kind of loath though.
lol every model is not a supermodel one so how would oyu know if you saw one very few models are supermodles and seeing as they dont really televise fashion shows like they did back ni the 90s and the average american doesnt know msot supermodels by names i highly dont you know anyToTaL LoLiGe said:Super models are overweight?Onjenae said:
I can't remember the last time I saw a super model and said "Damn I'd hit that" Mick Jaggers daughter is the most unattractive model ever
btw who said supermodles are overweight i said the average american women is overweight at one point in time like said before hte mndoeling industry matched the avrage size of the american women there was only like an 8% difference and even still the models were curvy and had brerasts like regular women
marilyn monroe and virtually every hollywood starlet between the 1940-60s were models and alot of them were very curvy and had hips then the crack thin look came in and every since then they been using these super skinny girls but every model doesnt look like that and i know alot of men who want to bone/sleep with the sports illustrated models, trhe vicxtoria secert swimsuit models, etc
modeling doesnt jsut pertain to the fashion industry you know lol
I think they could save a lot of money by just putting some mannequins on wheels in their place. Especially if what you're telling us is that most of these designs are never meant to leave the runway (which kind of makes the whole thing just seem like an exercise in vanity, but whatever). Also, on a sidenote:
You realise that using 'nerd' as a pejorative on a gaming website is about as ineffectual as you can get, right?Onjenae said:
That analogy doesn't really work because the clothing designer doesn't create the model, they create the clothes.Spot1990 said:
The comparison only works when you compare the model to the canvas that the painter chose, or the type of stone that the sculptor used.
How many times have you seen a painting and thought to compliment the canvas it was on?
Not really fond of lots of makeup or fancy, overcomplicated clothing. Fashion just isn't for me.
Also, most models tend to go for an extreme look, be it rail-thin or voluptuous... and that rarely comes from a healthy body. I usually find women who make workout videos more aesthetically pleasing than supermodels. The female form doesn't need accessories to look better.
Also, most models tend to go for an extreme look, be it rail-thin or voluptuous... and that rarely comes from a healthy body. I usually find women who make workout videos more aesthetically pleasing than supermodels. The female form doesn't need accessories to look better.
Supermodels are not as attractive as they would have us believe. I think the main reason of this is because they are chosen and judged mostly by homosexual men and heterosexual women. Because of this they do not have natural attractiveness but are images of the superficial rivalry between many women.
I really despise grammar Nazis, and I know my writing isn't perfect, but you should at the very least add some punctuation to your sentences. I had to read over the first part of your sentence three times, because it says, "alot of people do alot of women", and I knew you didn't mean that a lot <(yes, a lot is two words) of people had sex with a lot of women, but without punctuation that's how I read it.Onjenae said:
As for the original question: I never think about models; what is there to think about? They have managed to learn how to dress themselves, and how walk, woopteefuckingdoo! Also, most of them look like skinny aliens, or tall crack whores.
Interesting point. Well, I'd argue that if it's a matter of artistic expression, then wouldn't they want their work to be shared and experienced by the public? Unlike portraits and sculptures which are static forms of art, clothes/film/games etc. actually do have practical purposes, they are things which can be mass produced and be experienced and admired by everyday individuals. As it stands, if the people attending a runway are essentially acting as a focus group, then a) why have the elaborate and highly pricy photo session for something that's incomplete and b) that sounds a lot more like it's just designed to ingratiate themselves with the industry big wigs rather than serve as an outlet for their artistic expression/personal vision and what not. And as for the supermodels, if they're meant to be largely ignored and essentailly seen as 'hangers for the clothes' in the OP's words then why is any attention afforded to them? What's the deal with whole celebrity culture surrounding them? I'm not trying to seem hostile, I just don't understand the fascination. *shrugs*Spot1990 said:
I have no idea what to make of this thread. I can't tell if the OP is trolling or... what. This is just such a bizarre topic to find on a gaming site.
OT: I've never really thought much about supermodels. I have no idea what denotes a "supermodel" as opposed to a regular one. I also fail to understand the emphasis placed on them. The designer makes the clothes (I assume for art's sake, seeing as wearing these kinds of clothes as casual or even formal wear would be ludicrous), and yet we have supermodels that are generally more well-regarded by the public. They don't do anything. It's like idolizing the nails in the wall holding up a painting. I don't follow.
OT: I've never really thought much about supermodels. I have no idea what denotes a "supermodel" as opposed to a regular one. I also fail to understand the emphasis placed on them. The designer makes the clothes (I assume for art's sake, seeing as wearing these kinds of clothes as casual or even formal wear would be ludicrous), and yet we have supermodels that are generally more well-regarded by the public. They don't do anything. It's like idolizing the nails in the wall holding up a painting. I don't follow.
Don't get me wrong, I'd treat them with the respect I'd treat any other human being, but I certainly wouldn't laud their 'talents'.Ympulse said: