Size Diversity and Modelling: DelectablyChic! on Body Image, Part II

Posted on May 12, 2011May 12, 2011 by Cynthia Cheng Mintz

At Shorty Stories yesterday, I wrote about Toronto model agent, Ben Barry, who a few years ago, opened a modelling agency which promoted a wide range of sizes. I criticized him for the lack of true size diversity, considering that he only has six models shorter than 5’7″ or below on his roster (make that […]

Celebrities in Fashion Magazines: Why the Hate?

Posted on April 29, 2011April 28, 2011 by Cynthia Cheng Mintz

I really don’t understand when some so-called fashionistas complain about magazines using celebrities instead of models on covers and inside of magazines. They often say that celebrities “aren’t models” and therefore don’t deserve to be in magazines. They believe that putting, say, Eva Longoria, on the cover of Vogue is done only in the name […]