Crystal Renn
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The Curvy Girls changing the face (and shape) of Fashion.
Last year, curvy girls seemed to explode onto the fashion scene. Christina Hendricks led the way with her much-lusted after hourglass shape that she showed off to great effect in her role as Joan in ‘Mad Men’. She became a Grazia cover girl, and went on to become the face of Vivienne Westwood’s jewellery collection. Beth Ditto sashayed down the catwalk for Jean Paul Gaultier, exuding confidence and stealing the show. Amber Riley became a major star in Glee and also began to feature on best dressed lists, whilst Crystal Renn, the most famous plus sized model, became one of the faces (if not the body) of Chanel. It seemed…
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The Fashion Moments of 2010 pt 1
2010 has been a memorable year on the fashion front. There have been numerous trends, from Cheryl Cole style bondage tights to maxi dresses emerging as a fashion staple regardless of the season. 1950’s and 1960’s style was a big story, with curvy models appearing on the catwalk for Louis Vuitton and Prada, as well as for Mark Fast and Giles Deacon. We have seen the emergence of Christina Hendricks, Carey Mulligan and Diana Vickers as new style icons, and have said goodbye to Alexander McQueen, Catherine Walker and Corrine Day. The year has ended with the surprising news that the iconic Carine Roitfeld is to step down as the…
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The great curves debate – why it matters.
The great curves debate – why it matters.. Read about the year of the curves breakthrough, led by Christina Hendricks, Crystal Renn and Beth Ditto, – and why I believe this is so important. By fashion-mommy’s alter ego. Related Articles Is The Media Kate-Winsletting Christina Hendricks? [Weighty Matters] (jezebel.com) Is Christina Hendricks on a Diet? Say It Isn’t So! (bettyconfidential.com) Jean Paul Gaultier’s Guest Stars, From Madonna To Beth Ditto (PHOTOS, POLL) (huffingtonpost.com) Dieting TV Dolls – The Christina Hendricks Joan Barbie Doll is Not Lifelike (trendhunter.com) Beth Ditto Walks Jean Paul Gaultier Runway (stylelist.com) ‘Fatties’ blog post sets off online uproar (today.msnbc.msn.com) Scarlett Johansson Works Her Curves (derekhail.com)
