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These Models Are Out to Change the Fashion Industry

TheMan — Mon, 01 Jun 2015 00:50:29 +0000

It’s not exactly news that the modeling industry is due for a change. There have been plenty of debates over weight requirements and diversity, and the models we see walking the runway rarely, if ever, look like average, everyday women. But lately the media and the public have taken a liking to models who don’t fit that mold: Madeline Stuart, who has Down syndrome, and Tess Holliday, the first size-22 model to sign with a major agency, have both been well-received, giving us some hope for what’s to come. Could the wait for seeing “real women” cover magazines and star in ads soon be over?

The truth is, we’ve still got a long way to go, but we’ll applaud each and every baby step along the way. Progress is progress, and to quote that old idiom, “Rome wasn’t built in a day.” Read on to see all the women who are setting out to change the game as we patiently wait for this to be the new norm.

Hari Nef

Why You Need to Know Her: Hari is a transgender model and actress and was recently signed to be represented by one of the top agencies, IMG. This move shows the industry is becoming more and more accepting of the transgender community, and we’re expecting to see big things from this woman.

Tess Holliday

Why You Need to Know Her: Not only did Tess Holliday grace the cover of People magazine, but she was also the first size-22 model to be signed to a major agency, Milk Model Management.

Madeline Stuart

Why You Need to Know Her: At 18 years old, Maddy, who has Down syndrome, is setting out to change the world. With a love of styling outfits and posing for photos, she wants to prove that anyone can be a model — and we’re right there with her.

Chantelle Winnie

Why You Need to Know Her: If you’ve passed a Desigual recently, you’ve definitely seen Chantelle Winnie, aka Winnie Harlow, who stars in the brand’s campaign. The model, who has vitiligo, first made headlines after being personally scouted by Tyra Banks for a season of America’s Next Top Model and has also appeared in ads for Diesel.

Stefania Ferrario

Why You Need to Know Her: Stefania, who is a size-8 model and stars in ads for Dita Von Teese‘s latest lingerie line, spearheaded the #droptheplus movement, which is encouraging the industry to do just that. Models are models — why do we need an extra word?

Jarlos

Why You Need to Know Them: DKNY campaign models John and Carlos are the first gay couple ever to sign with a modeling agency (Fusion). Previously, they had been told by the industry to “be ambiguous about it” when it came to their orientation, so this move was truly historic.

Iris Apfel

Why You Need to Know Her: Iris Apfel isn’t just a style icon — at 93 years old, she’s also one of the oldest women to ever land a major fashion campaign. She managed to steal the spotlight from Karlie Kloss in Kate Spade‘s Spring 2015 ad, proving that age truly is just a number.

Andreja Pejić

Why You Need to Know Her: Andreja has a résumé a mile long, but her most notable feats include being the first transgender model to appear in Vogue and land a major beauty campaign for Make Up For Ever. After undergoing sex reassignment surgery (also known as gender confirmation surgery), she walked in the Giles Fall 2015 show during London’s Fashion Week.

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7 Ways You Change (For The Better) When You’re In LOVE

TheMan — Sat, 22 Nov 2014 00:34:03 +0000

Being in love not only makes you feel good inside, but makes you different on the outside.

Current rising country music star and The Voice sensation, Craig Wayne Boyd, sang a song during his recent performance on entitled, “You Look So Good In Love.” Country superstar, George Strait made this song famous.
As we listened to his masterful and beautiful performance, we asked ourselves, do people in love look the same as those who are not? We concluded (based on our 32 years of research as love and marriage experts) that the answer is a resounding NO.

So, what do people in love look like? Our research suggests the following:

1. They’re happy. They smile and laugh more. People in love are simply happy with themselves. Happy people in love know that being happy is the precursor to finding love. There’s nothing hard to understand about that.

2. They act with boldness. Love makes you confident and it makes you self-assured. Being in love gives you the confidence to be in love. They risk rejection, but are willing to accept that possibility. Love is not always fair, just, or beautiful, but people in love know this and it doesn’t scare them.

3. They take risks. Love says that you are willing to take chances, and love elaborates on the notion that being in love makes you willing to trust another human being, and makes you willing to take chances. In the end, the chances you take by investing your trust in someone will pay dividends by giving you happiness.

4. They are self-assured. Make no mistake about it; people in love feel good about themselves. They display the kind of confidence you’d expect from someone in love. They feel good in their skin; they feel good about being in love. They do not waver in their self-assurance about whom they love.

5. They exude confidence. People in love are confident enough to purge those who bring them down from their lives. They’re happy and content with the one they love. They eliminate people who try to bring them down from their lives because they are confident enough to do so.

6. They actually care. People in love are usually caring human beings. The truth is, people in love know that love is an essential component in a loving relationship. They know that love makes people happy, feel good, and is nurturing. You can see love in their actions, their words, and in their deeds. Being in love makes you more caring of others.

7. They show affection. These people are more willing to display affection for others, in addition to the one they love. Being in love makes one more lovable. Loving another human being totally and unequivocally makes you a more loving person. There is no question about it—people in love are more loving and affectionate. Take that to the bank.

People in love “look so good in love” for many reasons; we have delineated just a few. In the end, being in love, being affectionate, being caring, being self-assured, being happy, being confident, and being a risk-taker shows in you.

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She’s a show-rapper! Iggy Azalea talks about her Showgirls-inspired music video for Change Your Life

TheMan — Thu, 17 Oct 2013 22:20:05 +0000

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Nick Cannon: I Change Diapers More Than Mariah Carey

TheMan — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 22:34:19 +0000

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