MODE MAGAZINE – FEBRUARY 1998

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Cover photograph: Bruno Gaget
Hair: Diane Wiedenmann
Makeup: Joe Iannitti
Models (left, clockwise from top left) : Angellika Morton,  Kate Dillon, Emme Aronson, Raina Lowell, Natalie Laughlin, Jennifer Larkin, Peggy Dillard
Models (right, clockwise from top left) : Diane Chibas, Angela Borman, Marie St. Victor, Christine Alt, ?Kim Baker? , Shannon Larkin, Barbara Brickner
All other [...]

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TURKISH DELIGHT

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Faik Sönmez is a clothing brand from Turkey that until now has produced rather run-of-the-mill advertising campaign images.  For their Fall/Winter 2009 campaign however, they have created a campaign that looks more editorial than advertorial via the crossing of modern styling with expensive-looking interiors with a grainy, film-like texture.  This campaign is a standout among the [...]

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MODE MAGAZINE: FALL 1997

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It is our mission to bring back into the public view as much MODE Magazine material as can be found…and so it gives great pleasure to release the first of many issues, in a size large enough for you to read easily.  Please note that double page advertisements not featuring larger models were omitted, as [...]

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V MAGAZINE DEVOTES FIRST 2010 ISSUE TO SIZE DIVERSITY!

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(edited, as initial reports did not mention the diverse size mix of models in the eight editorials – the issue is not ONLY larger models)
As reported by V Magazine via Twitter and NY Magazine’s “The Cut“, there will be a V Magazine issue devoted to featuring fashion editorials using models over a size 10.  Yes, [...]

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DAS KLEID

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Brigitte magazine in Germany has been using larger sized models for some time, providing readers with more than just the thin ideal of beauty even though they still feel there is room for change.  Issue #25 features Crystal Renn in darkly glamourous evening gowns.
Thank you to Tirzah for the tip-off!

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SIGNATURE STYLE

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Colorful dresses and sheer kaftan-style tops have a breezy summer feel in the Spring/Summer 2009 campaign from Autograph, shot in Byron Bay.  Although, why would a gorgeous woman be left alone in paradise?  Sometimes ad campaign concepts are confusing

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WATER BABY

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Cosmopolitan’s Australian edition has long had an editorial policy of including larger models.  The December 2000 issue featured clear skies, form-fitting gowns and lots of glowing skin. Tanned, shirtless menfolk add to the typical Aussie summer feel of the shoot.  The location looks very much like Dee Why on Sydney’s northern beaches.

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GILDED BY LILY

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Lily of London is a new luxury collection of silk, jersey and cashmere pieces for the woman who loves quality and timeless design, and also includes footwear to complete the Lily look.

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WANT MIRÒ?

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Sorry, couldn’t resist an art pun in the title  Elena Mirò are keeping up a fairly high advertising output despite the financial times; all the better to keep us looking snappy in sizzling neon and jewel tones during the long harsh winter – well, those of us in the northern hemisphere at least!

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HALSTON, IZ DAT CHU?

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Notable American art photographer Tina Barney included Crystal Renn in her series of images for a menswear story entitled “Halston’s Haunts”, retracing American designer Halston’s old Manhattan hangouts for Britain’s Arena Homme Magazine Plus in 2006.
This is the best image I could find online – noone seems to have thought it worth scanning at a [...]

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BUSTED!

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Music videos have long been the domain of thin, scantily-clad models, but here is a song that makes positive use of the talents of a buxom larger woman. The British group BUSTED created a fun video clip to accompany it’s 2002 debut release, “What I Go to School For” featuring a lush teacher as [...]

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HOLIDAY LOOKS FROM ASHLEY STEWART

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US retailer Ashley Stewart has produced a short look book and accompanying ‘behind the scenes’ video for their Holiday 2009 collection.   Looks range from soft and pretty in sweaters, to fierce party outfits…and the girls look like they are having a blast!

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A VERY STYLISH NEW YEAR…

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Crystal Renn appears in the January 2010 issue of Elle Canada, working again with wonder team Leda and St Jacques to bring us sophisticated party looks for the holiday season.
Thanks to @awesomefrances for the tip-off!

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SUMMER DOWN UNDER

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As much of Australia is experiencing a heatwave at the moment – sending many women out to brave the harsh lighting and mirrors of swimwear stores!! – I thought this might be the time to add some shapely swimwear images from Cosmopolitan magazine’s Australian edition to remind us that “bikini ready” comes in larger sizes!

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COSMOPOLITAN GIRL

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Young and fun accessory styling and eye-popping colors are behind the success of one of Crystal Renn’s earliest editorials for Cosmopolitan US, in the November issue of 2004.

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COOL LOOKS FROM ELENA MIRO

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Elena Mirò enlisted photographers Attilio Capra, Andrew Dunn, Andrea Gandini, and Agnes Spaak to shoot their lookbook of Fall Winter 2008 covering a variety of locations and styles.  I’m personally a big fan of surrounding a model with handsome men!

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I’M EVERY WOMAN….

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In a very smart move, British retailer Evans has enlisted funk soul diva Chaka Khan to collaborate on a small collection which was launched this month online and instore. This collaboration is particularly gratifying to petite customers, as Chaka’s height is publicly listed as 5′4″/162.5cms, some 5″-7″ shorter than many of their regular models, [...]

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ASHLEY’S SECRET

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Lane Bryant’s new back-smoothing bra may not be the most revolutionary design innovation in lingerie, but they certainly know how to make it look sexy!

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THE CARPENTER’S DAUGHTER

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New Zealand is juuuuusssst far enough away from Australia that their designers can develop their own distinct direction and style when it comes to fashion.  100% New Zealand made, The Carpenter’s Daughter label has a 19 year tradition of creating clothing to celebrate the curves of women’s bodies, accentuate the positive and empower curvy women [...]

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GET YOUR PARTY ON

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Making good (ish) on its promise to readers to feature more models over a size 10, December’s Glamour magazine features party frocks with lots of skin and handsome esorts to make sure you’re having a festive time.

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