Trend spotting for the Times must be a difficult endeavor. After all, it’s hard to tell if just a small group of people are feeling dissatisfied with their South Hampton homes, or if it’s part of larger, widespread movement that speaks to the way we live now.
In this week’s Sunday Styles, Guy Trebay does find a real story: racism in modeling. He even talks to several black professionals in the modeling industry, including Jay Alexander. Yes, that Jay Alexander, the guy who teaches women in their twenties how to walk in heels.
This is a trend story paradox. By talking to Alexander, Trebay implies that America’s Next Top Model has some legitimacy, which is suspect enough. But the article proves that a non-white winner will be too “ethnic” to work outside of her Cover Girl ad.
And we just thought she would be too fat.
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Shame, but it's true. There was no way that Yoanna was a "better" model than Mercedes… But I don't think that Jaslene should have been picked, either.
That said, I do think it's a good thing that there is some diversity on ANTM…
First of all I must admit that it is refreshing to see that it is not just me who noticed a lack of minorities in the fashion industry. For this I must thank Jossip and the New York Times.
Being attractive minority myself, whom of which enjoys fashion. It is discouraging and sad to see that the industry does not see minorities as beautiful or should I say beautiful enough to be used in a fashion shows, for all to see wearing there products. Especially since the fashion is considered an art form, where all colors is recognized as being beautiful. Not to mention that it is all colors that are buying there products and putting money into their pockets… it just seems like a slap in the face if you ask me