Saturday, July 28, 2007
SUPERMODELS
I was surfing the net and somehow came across an episode of The Tyra Show where Tyra confronted Naomi on their ancient feud, which led me to surf stuff on other models and I began to wonder what the big deal with supermodels are and why the hell am I sooooooo darn fascinated with em. So figured I would look em up. Having done all the shit I decided to blog it.
Ever wondered how the term supermodel even came about? I did... here's the scoop!
A supermodel is a highly-paid elite fashion model who usually has a worldwide reputation and often a background in haute couture and commercial modeling. The elite models who are given the appellation of "supermodel" often share similar traits. These models are reputable in the fashion industry; usually work for top fashion designers and labels; have multi-million dollar contracts, endorsements and campaigns; and most importantly, have branded themselves to be household names associated to their modeling profession. The true supermodels were known on a first-name basis. The term "supermodel" took hold in the popular culture of the 1980s and 1990s. However, according to Model: The Ugly Business of Beautiful Women by Michael Gross, the first known use of the term "supermodel" was in the 1940s by an agent named Clyde Matthew Dessner in a "how-to" book he wrote about modeling.
Now, I'm sure you have watched the first one or two seasons of America's Next Top Model, where Tyra introduces Janice Dickinson as 'The First Supermodel' right? She's wrong! The only reason why Janice Dickinson was labelled as THE first supermodel is because Dickinson has frequently laid claim to being the originator of the term. In an interview with ET, Janice Dickinson claimed to have coined the term "supermodel" back in 1979, when she was taking every job available. According to her, her agent Monique Pilar of Elite Modeling Agency, asked her, "Janice, who do you think you are? Superman?". She replied saying, "No... I'm a supermodel, honey, and you will refer to me as a supermodel and you will start a supermodel division." Dickinson claimed to be the first supermodel, "because I did everything".
Here is the actual fact. The very first supermodel was Lisa Fonssagrives.
She is considered by most in the fashion industry as the world's first supermodel. Fonssagrives was in most of the major fashion and general interest magazines from the 1930s to the 1950s, including Town & Country, Life, Vogue, the original Vanity Fair and Time. The relationship between her image on over 200 Vogue covers and her name recognition led to the future importance of Vogue in shaping future supermodels.
It was after her that a barrage of supermodels follwed making a name for themselves in the fashion industry. In 1968, an article in Glamour described Twiggy,
Cheryl Tiegs,
Veruschka,
Jean Shrimpton ,
and fifteen other top models as "supermodels". The term supermodel gained currency in the 1960s by analogy with Andy Warhol's "Superstars". Of the prominent models of the 1960s, Twiggy (Lesley Hornby) is an example of a supermodel of the era, as is Donyale Luna
the first African American model to appear in Vogue. Following suit in Donyale's trend, Beverly Johnson
was the first African American model to be on the cover of American Vogue. In the 1970s, some models became more prominent as their names became more recognizable to the general public. These models included Janice Dickinson (credited herself in 2003 as being the first supermodel and claims to have coined the term "supermodel"),
Iman Abdulmajid ,
Gia Caranji (who died of a drug overdose) and
Christie Brinkley ,
In the 1980s, fashion designers began advertising on television and billboards. Models became more familiar to the masses. They were no longer nameless individuals. Models embraced old-style glamour, which allowed them to replace actresses as symbols of luxury and wealth. In this regard, many viewed supermodels not so much as individuals but as images.
By the 1990s, supermodels became prominent in the media. Earning the title "supermodel" meant that the model was a superstar, winning fame simply for being a "personality". They did talk shows. They were cited in gossip columns. They partied at the trendiest nightspots. They landed movie roles. They inspired franchises. They dated or married movie stars. And, of course, they made millions. "We don't wake up for less than $10,000 a day." uttered by supermodel Linda Evangelista has become the most famous quote in modeling history. Fame allowed them to take control of their careers, market themselves, and earn higher fees. In 1991, Christy Turlington signed a contract with Maybelline that paid her $800,000 for twelve days' work each year.
Four years later, Claudia Schiffer reportedly earned $12 million for her various modeling assignments. Authorities ranging from Karl Lagerfield to TIME magazine had declared the supermodels more glamorous than movie stars. "SIX", also known as the "Big Six" were officially anointed by the fashion world as supermodels, they are Claudia Schiffer,
Cindy Crawford,
Kate Moss (who inspired the 'waif' look),
and "The Trinity" made up of Linda Evangelista,
Naomi Campbell,
and Christy Turlington.
In the mid-1990s, male models became popular and a few have been referred to as supermodels, such as Marcus Schenkenberg
and Tyson Beckford (or better known as Tyrese).
In the late 1990s, models were slowly being replaced by actresses, pop singers, or other celebrities on the covers of fashion magazines and ad campaigns. The rise of celebrity culture relegated many models to anonymity. A popular "conspiracy theory" explaining the supermodel's disappearance is that designers and fashion editors were sick of their "I won't get out of bed for less than $10,000 a day" attitude and made sure a small group of models would never again have the power of the Big Six. However, Charles Gandee, associate editor at Vogue, said, high prices and poor attitudes contributed less to the decline of the supermodel. As clothes became less flashy, designers turned to models who were less glamorous, so they wouldn't overpower the clothing. Majority of the models come from non-English speaking countries and cultures, making the cross over to mainstream spokesperson and cover star difficult. Runways are not as high-paying jobs as it used to be. It is now considered an internship process for the hundreds of anonymous girls who swarm the runways of New York, Paris and Milan each season. They are paid about $250 an hour on their first season. The opportunities for super stardom were waning in the modeling world.
In 2006, only one model made the cover of Vogue, and that was Linda Evangelista . Despite the prior decline, a new set of models became household names and are referred to as supermodels. Mostly, modeled for Victoria's Secret, which include Gisele Bundchen
Heidi Klum,
Adriana Lima,
and Tyra Banks.
However, according to Sean Patterson, president of Wilhelmina Models, New York,
"The fashion industry has shied away from models for so long that advertisers seeking a well-known face have to go back to supermodels like Ms. Turlington or Ms. Campbell or Ms. Moss....The industry hasn't allowed a new set of supermodels to be created."
During the mid-2000s and even today, fashion was again warming up to models. In 2007, Vogue has had so far 2 covers with models. The May 2007 issue showed the top 10 "World's Next Top Models", with names including Coco Rocha,
Jessica Stam,
Agyness Deyn,(voted Best New Model and rumoured to be the New Kate Moss)
and Hilary Rhoda.
In the July 2007 issue, Natalia Vodianova graced the cover. 
The spark returning to supermodel-dom was arguably due to the rise of Australian top model Gemma Ward, 
whose alienesque beauty spawned a new trend in fashion, much like Kate Moss. Sarah Mower, editor at style.com, made this quote in her review of the Fall 2007 John Galliano fashion show:
"... and there were the girls, striking totally convincing attitudes, as if no one could teach them a thing about absinthe drinking or streetwalking. Who knew this supposedly blank generation of Sashas, Lilys, and Cocos had it in them to act up like a bunch of old-school supermodels? That, like the clothes, seemed a flashback to everything that made Galliano good in his first years in Paris."
(Referring to Russian model Sasha Pivovarova,
the British duo Lily Cole, 
and Lily Donaldson
and Canadian Coco Rocha respectively.
So, there you have a rather detailed and extensive look into how supermodel-dom came about. In my opinion, I think the time of the Big Six sisters was the bomb! They nailed it big time then. Look at Naomi and how she's still walking the runways! I do have to say her catwalk is awesome! As for the new generation of supermodels... I am pretty impressed with Coco Rocha, Agyness Deyn and Gemma Ward. Work it gals!
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Friday, July 27, 2007
I SURVIVED!
Unfortunately, I wasn't able to party 72hrs straight! I couldn't take it, really. I was like brain dead! My body was like a zombie while my head was almost out of order. So, right after 2.5 days of partying, I declared defeat and gave up. And the rest of the week I was busy working and I guess my whole body was just so fucked up, I fell ill!!! Yes, I am down with a viral fever. SIGH! I guess this is my body's way of telling me it needs to FUCKING rest. I betcha my body must be giving me the finger right now. Must prolly be cursing and swearing at me for wearing it out to the max!
These pics were taken while waiting for some of our friends to get back from work and before the party started. The 3 of us were like drunk and wasted and were doing absolutely crazy things. Dressing up in wigs and costumes (which I haven't posted here as it would be soooooo unglamourous!) The pics you see here are the only ones that are suitable for public viewing. HAHAHA!Enjoy!
Thursday, July 19, 2007
ABSENCE
Woah! Party like a rockstar!
The last weekend was insane. I didn't do much on Friday! Just went for that stupid show with Jules and Vince. Wanted to go out on Saturday but got hit by the lazy bug and stayed home on Saturday. Can you believe that??? But I am glad I didn't cos I ended up partying like mad on Sunday. Headed down to KM8 bout 7ish chilled with the gang and then was supposed to go to St. James but ended up meeting Suriya at his place. Chilled there a lil and then got a call from the gang that they were heading to one of their cribs. So told Suriya, I had to split and headed out to meet the gang. Dang! And partied till Tuesday afternoon!!! Fucking Tuesday man! It was just SUPERCALAFRAGILISTICESPIELIDOCIOUS!
Here are some pics from last weekend! I'm not in most of the pics cos I was so engrossed in taking em, I forgot to be IN them! LOL! Fuck me right!
Saturday, July 14, 2007
THE BLOSSOMING OF MAXIMO OLIVEIROSI went to watch this movie at The Picturehouse last night with Jules and Vince. We were looking forward to it since Jules had previously seen the trailer in the cinemas and said that it was a rather sad, sappy movie. But here's the real deal - my advice to anyone who is even considering watching this movie is - DON'T!!!!
I mean, I have watched other Filipino low budget films and they were, well, not great but acceptable. But this, OH MY GOD!!! It's utterly, totally and definitely a fucked-up movie! Before I even booked the tics for the movie I did some research on the Internet and read some reviews about this movie and I remember one review that described it as (and I quote): - "... a poignant tale..." YEAH! RIGHT! Poignant my ass! More like pungently distressing!!!
Ok, ok.. this movie is supposed to be the tale of a 12 year old effeminate son of a gangster in a Filipino slum, Maximo Oliveiro. Maxi falls in love with a hunky cop, Victor, who is much, much older than him and then suddenly the movie seems to take on a paedophilia love-tale toll! And then it does a sharp turn and talks more about the illegal activities and the righteous and upright ways of Victor.
Ok, apart from the movie losing its story line. The director did an extremely bad job on the movie as a whole! The cinematography sucked... the sound and music was appalling! Yeah, yeah, yeah! Sure, it was a low budget production but for, crying out loud, I have seen better standards of low-budget movies! I am even wondering how this movie made it to the film festival!!! Totally not worth the 9 freaking bucks I paid for it! Thank god, we weren't allowed to bring food and drinks into the the cinema hall, or else, I would have thrown my tub of popcorn at the screen and booed my ass off! Aaaargh! Such disappointment!
As if that wasn't enough to frustrate the viewers, there was not even ONE actor who was good looking enough to give you the patience to at least sit through the whole movie. The only reason why I even sat through it was because I didn't wanna seem like a spoilt sport to Jules. All for a friend. But, I fret not..., I take consolation in knowing that there is at least one movie that I am looking forward to and its La Môme, it's about the life of the legendary Edith Piaf! I am so gonna catch that movie and you should too!
Well, that's it for now.. I'm signing off... Peace out dudes dudettes. Remember DO NOT WATCH this movie!!!
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Friday, July 13, 2007
OUT OF THE CLOSET???
I was reading the latest issue of 8 Days magazine and came across this article about the much hyped lead actor of Prison Break, Wentworth Miller. The heading of the article read, " PRISON BREAK STAR'S GAY? - The closet broke for WENTWORTH MILLER, who faces fresh allegations he's gay..."
Now, who's to say I'm not glad. It's not that I can have a wild, sex romp with him. LMAO! As if that will ever happen but I'm jus glad! HALLELUJAH! I have always found this dude super sexy as long as he doesn't smile! He looks hot when he has his serious look on! Ouh! I betcha a whole lot of cunts out there would be getting all dry and pissed. LOL! Anyways, celebrity Tinsletown gossip blogger, Perez Hilton, outed Miller a fortnight ago on his website. (http://www.perezhilton.com/). Perez, has so far been downright accurate in spotting closeted gays before their coming out such as Lance Bass and Neil Patrick Harris.
It claims that Miller is dating fellow actor Luke McFarlane for the past six months! (Check out Luke's pic below! Cute, eh?) McFarlane was previously dating Grey's Anatomy's, TR Knight ,who admitted to being gay last year!
It seems to me that a lot of male celebs are stepping outta the closet. Well, it's about time!!! And as for Miller and McFarlane, well, if both these dudes are indeed gay and dating, I wish them both the best! Spread some love, my fellow gay brothers!
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Saturday, July 7, 2007
TO ALL YOU FUCKTARDS!!!
This one's going out to all those FUCKTARDS out there. Some of you I know (you know who you are!) and some I don't.
For those who I DO NOT know well FUCK YOU! FUCK you to the bottomless pits of Hell. I don't care what-the-FUCK you think of me, when you read my blog. But know this, you don't even FUCKING exist to me so if you come across my blog and decide to read - FINE! But if you decide to immediately judge me in your FUCKING loony heads then I suggest you do not! I'm saying this cos I know many of us do that. If you are a FUCKING homophobe and find you cannot understand my lifestyle. FUCK OFF!!! No one FUCKING asked you to!!! I don't need your FUCKING permission to live on this FUCKING planet. If we so decide to suck as many dicks dry and FUCK as many asses, AGAIN, it ain't your FUCKING problem. Just carry on living your FUCKING life, as if we care if you should live or die. So the last thing I need is FUCKTARDS with teeny-weeny-minute-peabrains like y'all! And if you have a problem with the kinda language I use on my blog and find it totally obscene then FUCK OFF too! I choose to FUCKING express myself this way. And I do not need your FUCKING approval because your opinions are FUCKING insignificant to me! Do you really think I will suddenly get all FUCKING obedient and adopt a FUCKING "holier-than-thou" attitude and turn to licking and FUCKING cunts and stop using such flowery words, all because you FUCKING think it ain't right? HELLO! Like which FUCKING planet are you from? Ain't no one who can and will FUCKING change me. I am ME and I'm FUCKING happy with the way I am. So, FUCK OFF before I FUCK you in the ass and shove my dic down ur FUCKING throat!
And for those FUCKTARDS whom I FUCKING know personally, virtually or cyber-worldly. Listen hard! I do not FUCKING care what the FUCK you write on your FUCKING blog about me or my lifestyle! If you were an ex-lover whom I FUCKING dumped, face it! You ain't FUCKING good enough for me. Accept that and FUCKING move on! Stop being such a cry baby and slamming your fists on walls and stamping your feet on the ground just cos you don't FUCKING have me anymore! I know I am da bomb! But, FUCK, you ain't! So, if you wanna FUCKING write bout me... go on and write it! Just do not delete it after a while! That only goes to show how FUCKING ball-less you FUCKING are!
If you are a FUCKING chick who has the hots for me... FUCK, wake up and smell the coffee! I am FUCKING gay! And if that ain't clear enough for you, I suck dicks and FUCK asses! Still not clear enough? Ask your bro or dad to come see me and I'll show you what I can FUCKING do! And if we have been out and shit, don't FUCKING pull your 'I-wanna-get-romantic-with-you shit on me'! It FUCKING turns me off! And quit FUCKING looking me in the eyes like you are FUCKING in love with me. That's a FUCK load of crap! I ain't gonna FUCKING fall in love with you. FUCK ain't never gonna happen! You think FUCKING Cupid can work his shit on me? I'll FUCKING make Cupid give me HEAD! And if you are a friend who is FUCKING pretending you can FUCKING put up with my lifestyle and me being gay, then FUCKING don't! I don't need pretentious FUCKS around me! Do me a favour and FUCKING get your stinking ass away from me! I FUCKING loathe FUCKS like you to the extreme!
Ain't no more Mr Nice Guy anymore. I am FUCKING done with putting up with crap from all you FUCKTARDS! So do me a favor and FUCK OFF!!!
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Tuesday, July 3, 2007
ATTICA TOO & KM8Finally, I got to catch up with my gang again! WOO-HOO!!! I missed em like crazy and it sure was nice seeing them after such a long time! We spent Saturday at Attica Too and Sunday at KM8. It was two days of non-stop fun and partying. Thanks for such a great time guys! I lo
ve y'all!
TO ALL YOU FUCKTARDS!!!
ve y'all!
