So it finally happened. I made my way to New York City. There was a lot of work that went in to getting here, and in order to stay here and make it, there"s much more to be done.
But, there is still plenty of fun about.
Within less than one week of living in The City my life has changed in unbelievable ways. For one, I landed my first job in Fashion, volunteering with Fashion's Night Out. I was completely bummed last year not being New York to indulge in the festivities, but am so completely honored and overjoyed that this year, not only do I get to be apart of it, I get to be apart of the team that puts this magical night together. Not to mention that the largest fashion show in New York City's may be the first fashion show I get to work on. (Fingers Crossed)
And second, yesterday I met one of my many Fashion Idols: Kelly Cutrone. Kelly off camera is the same as Kelly on camera except so much better. From television, we view Kelly as this crazy woman who barks orders at her staff, and is no-nonsense when it comes to getting the job done. Literally standing five feet away from her, I soon realized that she's all those things and more. She's a wonderfully compassionate human being, who cares so much about those around her, and does whatever she can to offer help to those important in her life as well as strangers she's known for five minutes. And what I love best about Kelly, is that this world of reality TV personalities, she seems to be the one who keeps it real. She's the one who calls you out on your shit not to be cutthroat, but because she believes in you and knows you can do better, and will then help you do better.
One thing Kelly said is that you have to take leaps of faith to make it this industry, and that you can't take risks. Over the past year I've gained experience with putting everything on the line in applying for colleges, and dealing with the stresses of Senior Year. But there is still so much more balls out shit for me to do! I live in New York City for pete's sake. Yes, in my couple of days here I've had everything work out for me, but pretty soon that's not gonna happen anymore. Everyone in this city wants the same thing that I do, wants it as bad as I do and will do whatever it takes to get it just as I will.
A couple of nights ago I celebrated my move to New York by watching the first episode of The City. Watching it again, I was like "you know, Olivia Palermo has it going on, I must admit." And then I was like "she's the kind of New Yorker I want to be" and went straight away to planning a rooftop party. After meeting Kelly, everything was put in perspective. On one episode of The City she quipped the following line that will forever remain in my memory:
"You have to let people who are toxic and dangerous to you know you’re going to fucking fight back. Because you know where nice people land? On welfare."
She of course said that in reference to Olivia , and it's so true. Whether you like her or not Olivia is going to handle herself and in some awkward way or another that may never make sense to me, get what she needs done. I can't be a completely nice person who waits for things to happen to me and expects things to line up. I've got to be crazy and fight for it, and make things happen. My goal in life is to be Editor in Chief of Vogue Magazine, and if in my five years here I've done nothing to accomplish that then I will have failed myself and wasted hundreds of thousands of dollars in the process.
I refuse to let that happen.
I thank Kelly so much for in a subtle way that not even she knows of, re-igniting my flame, and re-introducing me to the world of fashion, and giving me a tiny little trinket of hope that I can make it. (And Fashion Week Tickets. Good looking out Kell!)
So here's to New York City. To a Shit Pon O'Money, and to living life balls out (figuratively) to make my dreams come true, and to Live My Life in Vogue.
Today is the first day of the rest of my life.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
The Show Is Over, Say Goodbye
The Hills is The Story of My Life.
For Real.
The Hills first aired in May of 2006, shortly before my Freshman year of High School, and is now ending in July of 2010, shortly after my High School Graduation. In those four years, everything has changed both on the show and in my life, and as I move on to the next chapter of my life, The Hills is one of the most defining things in it so far.
When I think of the progression of The Hills, I think of one thing: Lauren Conrad to Kristin Cavallari. When I started High School, I was very much an LC. I was sweet, kind, and a genuinely nice boy who wanted nothing more but to enjoy the ride that was High School. Upon graduation however, I was totes K Cav. I was over pretending to like people I didn't, became a bit (a lot) of bitch and found that drama followed me. Along the way in my transition from one reality star persona to another, I experienced so many of the things that happened to the characters on the show. I found a passion in the Fashion Industry like Lauren and Whitney, found what it was like to find a true best friend (ironically enough named Lauren) and have the people that meant so much to me be the ones who would turn their backs on me and found friendship in the most unlikeliest of people.
So when senior year rolled around, I relished in the opportunity to write wonderful college essays about the reality shows that mirrored my life: My middle school years were like Laguna Beach, High School was The Hills and I was anticpating college life like The City. Back then, I thought that essay would be a fun and creative way to express myself to schools. Now I realize more than ever that those shows are not just the story of my life, but important parts of it, especially The Hills.
I can't describe in words what it was like to in each episode be able to tune out for a half hour and tune into the lives of a group of people who for every way were completely unlike me, resembled my so closely in thoughts, aspirations, emotions and experiences. The Hills taught me most to always dream, and to always see the glamour in life, and that no matter who you are you have a story to tell.
Another thing I take from The Hills is the knowledge that no matter what happens, you can always go back. Looking back to Lauren Conrad's final episode I remember the scene with the girls (sans Heidi) all going out for lunch and talking about the time they've had and thinking to myself, "Wow. I never saw this coming. All of these girls hated at least one other person at the table at one point." Regardless, they were there, and they moved beyond their drama and onto the next phase of their life.
Although I love her to pieces, Kristin is nothing but drama! Yes I enjoyed being the bad boy my senior year, and did have fun in starting drama (occasionally) for fun (towards the end of the year when I'd gotten so used to it I thrived on it) I realized that I can't be the same catty, clicky, bitchy person in college. I needed to stop. But then I realized, I couldn't. I couldn't go back to being sweet LC. I was K Cav now!
Quickly graduation came around, and in the midst of all the hooplah all around me, I wanted nothing but peace. I didn't want a huge graduation party, didn't want to go through all of the rituals and ceremonies and was even talking to people I never thought I would because I was just too tired and exhausted to keep up my stand offish facade. Even though I was (and am) K Cav deep inside LC was still inside me. All I wanted was my diploma, and to drive off into the sunset leaving all the drama behind me. Another flashback to Lauren's final scene, her sitting there in the car with the most prolific lyrics being sung in the background " Say Goodbye to the way I was before, Say hello to a new day."
For me, my show ended there. I was able to quietly drive off into the sunset and leave the drama behind, but one thing I do regret most about high school is that so much of my drama was never actually resolved. It'd sort of faded away, but wasn't dealt with, and until then I won't be be able to completely move on. I understand Lauren's change of heart and her decision to go the wedding. She and Heidi had there spat, but in the end, they were able to go back to where they were before, even if just for a moment before moving on.
So that's what I hope for tonight. I hope to see each and one of the characters (hopefully LC too) go back to the beginning before moving on with the next exciting phase of their lives.
So even though I'm totes not ready for this jelly, The Hills has reached it's end. High School has reached it's end. It's now time for the next chapter in my story, navigating New York City, and making my name in the world of Fashion. But the show will live on in DVDs, syndication and spinoffs. I will have my memories of High School, and one day I will return to finally settle it all.
I get now the Power of Television, and I get what it's like when people fall in love with shows because it touches them and speaks to them in special ways. It's just sunk in that I don't know what I'm going to do without The Hills, and that with college a month away I don't know what I'm going to do with the rest of my life, and it's scary. But like my girl K Cav, I've got to boldly strut and make an entrance into the world. And if you know K Cav, you know it'll be a huge interest. And like my number one girl LC, I've always got to carry myself with class and dignity even in my lowest points, and always listen to my head and my heart. I both LC and K Cav, and The Hills will live inside me.
So Farewell gang. The Show is Over, Say Goodbye. But you can always go back home.
For Real.
The Hills first aired in May of 2006, shortly before my Freshman year of High School, and is now ending in July of 2010, shortly after my High School Graduation. In those four years, everything has changed both on the show and in my life, and as I move on to the next chapter of my life, The Hills is one of the most defining things in it so far.
When I think of the progression of The Hills, I think of one thing: Lauren Conrad to Kristin Cavallari. When I started High School, I was very much an LC. I was sweet, kind, and a genuinely nice boy who wanted nothing more but to enjoy the ride that was High School. Upon graduation however, I was totes K Cav. I was over pretending to like people I didn't, became a bit (a lot) of bitch and found that drama followed me. Along the way in my transition from one reality star persona to another, I experienced so many of the things that happened to the characters on the show. I found a passion in the Fashion Industry like Lauren and Whitney, found what it was like to find a true best friend (ironically enough named Lauren) and have the people that meant so much to me be the ones who would turn their backs on me and found friendship in the most unlikeliest of people.
So when senior year rolled around, I relished in the opportunity to write wonderful college essays about the reality shows that mirrored my life: My middle school years were like Laguna Beach, High School was The Hills and I was anticpating college life like The City. Back then, I thought that essay would be a fun and creative way to express myself to schools. Now I realize more than ever that those shows are not just the story of my life, but important parts of it, especially The Hills.
I can't describe in words what it was like to in each episode be able to tune out for a half hour and tune into the lives of a group of people who for every way were completely unlike me, resembled my so closely in thoughts, aspirations, emotions and experiences. The Hills taught me most to always dream, and to always see the glamour in life, and that no matter who you are you have a story to tell.
Another thing I take from The Hills is the knowledge that no matter what happens, you can always go back. Looking back to Lauren Conrad's final episode I remember the scene with the girls (sans Heidi) all going out for lunch and talking about the time they've had and thinking to myself, "Wow. I never saw this coming. All of these girls hated at least one other person at the table at one point." Regardless, they were there, and they moved beyond their drama and onto the next phase of their life.
Although I love her to pieces, Kristin is nothing but drama! Yes I enjoyed being the bad boy my senior year, and did have fun in starting drama (occasionally) for fun (towards the end of the year when I'd gotten so used to it I thrived on it) I realized that I can't be the same catty, clicky, bitchy person in college. I needed to stop. But then I realized, I couldn't. I couldn't go back to being sweet LC. I was K Cav now!
Quickly graduation came around, and in the midst of all the hooplah all around me, I wanted nothing but peace. I didn't want a huge graduation party, didn't want to go through all of the rituals and ceremonies and was even talking to people I never thought I would because I was just too tired and exhausted to keep up my stand offish facade. Even though I was (and am) K Cav deep inside LC was still inside me. All I wanted was my diploma, and to drive off into the sunset leaving all the drama behind me. Another flashback to Lauren's final scene, her sitting there in the car with the most prolific lyrics being sung in the background " Say Goodbye to the way I was before, Say hello to a new day."
For me, my show ended there. I was able to quietly drive off into the sunset and leave the drama behind, but one thing I do regret most about high school is that so much of my drama was never actually resolved. It'd sort of faded away, but wasn't dealt with, and until then I won't be be able to completely move on. I understand Lauren's change of heart and her decision to go the wedding. She and Heidi had there spat, but in the end, they were able to go back to where they were before, even if just for a moment before moving on.
So that's what I hope for tonight. I hope to see each and one of the characters (hopefully LC too) go back to the beginning before moving on with the next exciting phase of their lives.
So even though I'm totes not ready for this jelly, The Hills has reached it's end. High School has reached it's end. It's now time for the next chapter in my story, navigating New York City, and making my name in the world of Fashion. But the show will live on in DVDs, syndication and spinoffs. I will have my memories of High School, and one day I will return to finally settle it all.
I get now the Power of Television, and I get what it's like when people fall in love with shows because it touches them and speaks to them in special ways. It's just sunk in that I don't know what I'm going to do without The Hills, and that with college a month away I don't know what I'm going to do with the rest of my life, and it's scary. But like my girl K Cav, I've got to boldly strut and make an entrance into the world. And if you know K Cav, you know it'll be a huge interest. And like my number one girl LC, I've always got to carry myself with class and dignity even in my lowest points, and always listen to my head and my heart. I both LC and K Cav, and The Hills will live inside me.
So Farewell gang. The Show is Over, Say Goodbye. But you can always go back home.
Monday, May 24, 2010
The Final Stretch
This Is It!
As of Last Friday, High School Is OVER! The last two months of high school have been filled with drama up until the final bell, and with Closing Activities and Graduation looming there still could be more, but for right now, it's all over, and it's time to begin my Senior Project: Getting The Issue Out!
This is the Final Stretch, and for the next two weeks I will eat, breathe and sleep Vogue Magazine. To kick things off, here's the finalized Table of Contents!
7 Letter From The Editor
9 Lives
12 Up Front
16 Nostalgia
18 FLASH
26 VIew
35 Wear It Now
36 Beauty, Health & Fitness
42 People Are Talking About
47 Point of View
48 Fashion and Features
-Superhero/Comic Tale
-Graphic Patterns
-The Future
-SuperCity: DC
76 Politics Profiles
-Nancy Pelosi
-Rahm Emmanuel
-Kay Bailey Hutchinson
82 Entertainment Profiles
-Meryl Streep
-Sandra Bullock
-Scarlett Johanson
-Keira Knightly
-Leonardo DiCaprio
-Oprah
-Diane Sawyer & Katie Couric
-MTV
103 Music Profiles
-Lady GaGa
-Rihanna
-Christina Aguilera
116 Fashion Profiles
-Marc Jacobs
-Design of a Decade
-Long Live McQueen
-Kelly Cutrone
152 The Big Six
-Naomi Campbell
-Kate Moss
-Cindy Crawford
-Linda Evangelista
-Claudia Schiffer
-Christy Turlington
178 The New Supermodels
-Karlie Kloss
-Chanel Iman
-Jessica Stam
-Coco Rocha
-Agyness Dean
-Daria Werbowy
198 Tyra Banks
204 Everyday Heroes
212 Alter Egos
224 Index
-Team Spirit
-In This Issue
230 Last Look
In case you haven't noticed that 230 pages! For the next two weeks, Roderic has checked out, and Mr. Wintour (my alter-ego a la Sasha Fierce and Ziggy Stardust) has checked in, and he gets stuff done!
As of Last Friday, High School Is OVER! The last two months of high school have been filled with drama up until the final bell, and with Closing Activities and Graduation looming there still could be more, but for right now, it's all over, and it's time to begin my Senior Project: Getting The Issue Out!
This is the Final Stretch, and for the next two weeks I will eat, breathe and sleep Vogue Magazine. To kick things off, here's the finalized Table of Contents!
7 Letter From The Editor
9 Lives
12 Up Front
16 Nostalgia
18 FLASH
26 VIew
35 Wear It Now
36 Beauty, Health & Fitness
42 People Are Talking About
47 Point of View
48 Fashion and Features
-Superhero/Comic Tale
-Graphic Patterns
-The Future
-SuperCity: DC
76 Politics Profiles
-Nancy Pelosi
-Rahm Emmanuel
-Kay Bailey Hutchinson
82 Entertainment Profiles
-Meryl Streep
-Sandra Bullock
-Scarlett Johanson
-Keira Knightly
-Leonardo DiCaprio
-Oprah
-Diane Sawyer & Katie Couric
-MTV
103 Music Profiles
-Lady GaGa
-Rihanna
-Christina Aguilera
116 Fashion Profiles
-Marc Jacobs
-Design of a Decade
-Long Live McQueen
-Kelly Cutrone
152 The Big Six
-Naomi Campbell
-Kate Moss
-Cindy Crawford
-Linda Evangelista
-Claudia Schiffer
-Christy Turlington
178 The New Supermodels
-Karlie Kloss
-Chanel Iman
-Jessica Stam
-Coco Rocha
-Agyness Dean
-Daria Werbowy
198 Tyra Banks
204 Everyday Heroes
212 Alter Egos
224 Index
-Team Spirit
-In This Issue
230 Last Look
In case you haven't noticed that 230 pages! For the next two weeks, Roderic has checked out, and Mr. Wintour (my alter-ego a la Sasha Fierce and Ziggy Stardust) has checked in, and he gets stuff done!
Thursday, April 1, 2010
This Is The Moment
April 1st. The bane over every (or at least this) seniors existence. I'm actually writing this post moments after midnight due to anxiety and jitters, and well, my normal insomnia.
But later today, shortly after 5 PM to be exact, I find out whether or not I've been accepted at my first choice college.
I'm freaking out!
I've already been accepted at five schools so far, one of which is literally walking distance from my first choice, so if I don't get in, I'll be okay. For the most part.
My ultimate goal was/is to end up in New York City so I can continue to pursue a career in Fashion Journalism. I can happily say that is it stands right now, that dream will become a reality, and no matter what happens later today, I will have the chance to live out my dreams.
Still, it's difficult having this outlook. My high school is the definition of competitive, and at least nine people have also applied to my first choice school, three have already gotten in, one of which is my arch nemisis, and has greatly contributed to my senior year being as awful as it is.
I can handle not getting in, but I can't handle not getting and having him get in instead of me.
Sure it's probably selfish and petty of myself to look at it that way. With the competitive nature of school, and the tension between us I can't help but feeling that if ithe latter scenario happens (which to be perfectly honest, it looks like it will despite all the wishful thinking in the world) it ultimately will be me losing. To him. Again.
There's something about putting everything on the line, taking a giant leap of faith and then loosing it all that makes you so much more determined and ballsy.
There are seven weeks of high school left. It's time to make the most of the time that's left. I know I've slacked off, and I haven't been as into the process of working on the issue (the process of blogging for that fact) but in these next seven weeks I plan on fully making this issue happen and making it super.
I feel in my heartbeat that my first choice school is the one for me and that's where I belong and have to end up, just as I feel in my heartbeat I'm destined to have a career in fashion and be the next great fashion editor. So what beats harder? What beats faster and with more urgency? The one I can control, and the one I make happen for myself, not a random committee.
Earlier today, or yesterday rather, I along with close friends celebrated our achievements before the drama goes down today. It's easy as life to get caught up in the other things and forget what we already have and what means most to us. My arch rival going to my first choice college while I go to the one down the street does not define who I am. My work, and the life I lead for myself defines who I am.
This is the moment. The moment where I embark on the next phase of my journey. This is the moment where I gain perspective on what and who's important to me. This is moment where I step outside my box and do the things I've always wanted. This is the moment where I live my life in Vogue.
So to the Admissions Committee, it has been my sincere pleasure to apply to your school. It is a wonderful institution that builds strong people both academically and personally. I understand the difficulty of the admissions process, and I understand there are other kids out there who want this as much as I do and are equally if not more qualified. I also understand that I am a wonderful person, and regardless of your decision I will continue to be, and I have much more to accomplish in life. I am one of a kind, and I am a treasure, and I will make it and I will make it my way. I will walk with my head held high, and with pride, and I will congratulate myself on all that I've done so far just as I will look with anticipation to the next challenge, and I know that I will win in the end. So I thank you so much for this wonderful experience. I will never forget it, I will always appreciate it, and it's made me who I am.
This is moment for your decision to arrive. Whether it's a yes or a no, this is the moment when the rest of my life begins, and no ones gonna stop me now.
But later today, shortly after 5 PM to be exact, I find out whether or not I've been accepted at my first choice college.
I'm freaking out!
I've already been accepted at five schools so far, one of which is literally walking distance from my first choice, so if I don't get in, I'll be okay. For the most part.
My ultimate goal was/is to end up in New York City so I can continue to pursue a career in Fashion Journalism. I can happily say that is it stands right now, that dream will become a reality, and no matter what happens later today, I will have the chance to live out my dreams.
Still, it's difficult having this outlook. My high school is the definition of competitive, and at least nine people have also applied to my first choice school, three have already gotten in, one of which is my arch nemisis, and has greatly contributed to my senior year being as awful as it is.
I can handle not getting in, but I can't handle not getting and having him get in instead of me.
Sure it's probably selfish and petty of myself to look at it that way. With the competitive nature of school, and the tension between us I can't help but feeling that if ithe latter scenario happens (which to be perfectly honest, it looks like it will despite all the wishful thinking in the world) it ultimately will be me losing. To him. Again.
There's something about putting everything on the line, taking a giant leap of faith and then loosing it all that makes you so much more determined and ballsy.
There are seven weeks of high school left. It's time to make the most of the time that's left. I know I've slacked off, and I haven't been as into the process of working on the issue (the process of blogging for that fact) but in these next seven weeks I plan on fully making this issue happen and making it super.
I feel in my heartbeat that my first choice school is the one for me and that's where I belong and have to end up, just as I feel in my heartbeat I'm destined to have a career in fashion and be the next great fashion editor. So what beats harder? What beats faster and with more urgency? The one I can control, and the one I make happen for myself, not a random committee.
Earlier today, or yesterday rather, I along with close friends celebrated our achievements before the drama goes down today. It's easy as life to get caught up in the other things and forget what we already have and what means most to us. My arch rival going to my first choice college while I go to the one down the street does not define who I am. My work, and the life I lead for myself defines who I am.
This is the moment. The moment where I embark on the next phase of my journey. This is the moment where I gain perspective on what and who's important to me. This is moment where I step outside my box and do the things I've always wanted. This is the moment where I live my life in Vogue.
So to the Admissions Committee, it has been my sincere pleasure to apply to your school. It is a wonderful institution that builds strong people both academically and personally. I understand the difficulty of the admissions process, and I understand there are other kids out there who want this as much as I do and are equally if not more qualified. I also understand that I am a wonderful person, and regardless of your decision I will continue to be, and I have much more to accomplish in life. I am one of a kind, and I am a treasure, and I will make it and I will make it my way. I will walk with my head held high, and with pride, and I will congratulate myself on all that I've done so far just as I will look with anticipation to the next challenge, and I know that I will win in the end. So I thank you so much for this wonderful experience. I will never forget it, I will always appreciate it, and it's made me who I am.
This is moment for your decision to arrive. Whether it's a yes or a no, this is the moment when the rest of my life begins, and no ones gonna stop me now.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Grace Coddington is Life and Other Lessons Learned from The September Issue
I know I'm eight years late, but I finally got around to watching The September Issue, and I must say it is Amazing! Watching it in the midst of creating my own September-caliber issue was so hopeful, informative and inspiring. It opened up the creative process of the magazine and caused critique within my own work and progress so far.
One of my favorite parts of the movie was Grace Coddington. I LOVE GRACE CODDINGTON. Grace's persona is much smaller than that of larger than life Andre Leon Talley, and some of the other more notable editors, so it's easy to not realize what a great contribution she is to the magazine. Grace has a natural ability and eye for fashion and styling and it really is her life. Watching her passionately fight for her spreads to be inclcuded, slightly breakdown when they get overlooked, and her not too in your face but still beaming smirk of happiness once she realizes that the Septmeber Issue was essentially her issue, helped make the movie so much of what it is.
Watching the September Issue has totally rejuvianted me, and I feel extremely inspired and motivated to produce an amazing, stellar issue of Vogue, that more than anything shares the Super Power of Fashion.
And For the Record, the film just reconfirmed my belief all things Anna Wintour.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Fashion Week Day Five - The Big Six - Linda Evangelista: Supermodel Chameleon
"We don't wake up for less than $10,000 a day."
Linda Evangelista was the bold supermodel who took a risk that paid off. A native Canadian, Linda was discovered in 1978 at a Miss Teen Niagara pageant, and quickly made it to the New York and Paris scene. In the late 1980s she chopped off her hair and sported a shorter boy-style do. The move had her dropped from that season's biggest runways shows, but it eventually brought her to the cover of multiple magazines, and inspired women across the nation to change their hair too. Over time there were more dramatic hairstyle changes as well as more runway, magazine and ad appearances leading her to utter that now infamous quote. Still modeling, Evangelista returned the model to its rightful place - the cover of Vogue - in 2006, the first non-singer or actress to appear in a year, and in 2007 signed multiple year exclusive contract with L'Oreal and was featured in Prada's Fall 2008 campaigns.
Tomorrow the German bombshell, Claudia Schiffer
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Fashion Week Day Four - The Big Six - Cindy Crawford: The All American Supermodel
"Cindy Changed the perception of the 'sexy American girl' from classic blue eyed blonde to a more sultry brunette with brains, charm and professionalism to spare."
To this day Cindy Crawford amazes me. From shucking corn in her home of DeKalb to hosting MTV's House of Style to marrying Richard Gere, Cindy has redefined American Beauty and sex appeal. Cindy has had over 400 magazine appearances, campaigns with Pepsi and Revlon, film appearances and of course that signature mole above her lip which is just a small mark of her beauty. Now a celebrity spokesperson, and the designer of her own home collection, her beauty is here to stay. Take a look at that beauty in these pictures with the full spread to follow after Fashion Week.
Tomorrow fashion's chameleon, Linda Evangelista
Friday, February 12, 2010
Fashion Week Day Three - The Big Six - Kate Moss: The Anti-Supermodel
"It was just the time. It was a swing from more buxom girls like Cindy Crawford and people were shocked to see what they called a 'waif'. What can you say? How many times can you say 'I'm not anorexic'?"At five feet six and a half inches, Kate Moss may be shorter than most models, but she certainly keeps up with them. She was discovered in 1988 at age 14 and ushered in the waif look of the 90's with a major Calvin Klein campaign in 1993. An alternative to the rest of the Big Six with their taller and curvaceous figures, Kate held her own and led an impressive career that covered big advertisements with Versace, David Yurman, Dolce & Gabbana to name a few, and the cover of countless magazines. She was named Vogue/VH1's Model of the Year in 1994. Now the designer of her own Topshop Line and running her own company, Moss will be around for a while. So, who cares if she dabbled with Cocaine.
You can see Kate's finished spread after Fashion Week, but tomorrow check out the woman who made the mole sexy, Cindy Crawford.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Fashion Week Day Two - The Big Six - Naomi Campbell: Modeling's Bad Girl and Alexander McQueen
“Models need to earn their stripes - I just think the term is used a little too loosely. Kate Moss is obviously a supermodel but, after Gisele [Bündchen], I don’t think there’s been one”
Today Fashion Icon Alexander McQueen was found dead. In his short tenure in the industry, McQueen brought his strong sense of British imagination to the American runways delivering quirky, chic, and impeccable designs. McQueen was a Super force in fashion design, and accordingly I find it appropriate to honor him in the issue using none other than his favorite celebrity clients, Sarah Jessica Parker and Lady GaGa just to name a few who have served as both models and muses for the brilliant designer.
Tomorrow, Modeling's other Bad Girl, Kate Moss.
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