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Romani Cultural Appropriation Exploitation: Gypsy Fashion & Dance
The Romani have had to fight a two front war regarding how our culture is represented in the media & fashion industry. In America, we often battle false stereotypes that sexualize us, romanticize us, and...
it genuinely baffles me when people say 80s fashion was ugly as if early 00s fashion wasn’t the greatest crime against humanity committed on historical record
The fashion industry is an inadvertently twisted one in many ways. Going through this whole discussion and all of the things said has made me think a lot about it and analyze myself, and why I think in certain ways.
Since I was 14 I have tried everything in my control to become a model. This entailed becoming of high fashion model size, and it proved to be completely useless as I think I’m somehow stronger than I give myself credit for, and also for the fact that my body was simply not meant to be that of a model’s. Nonetheless, I have gone through many struggles throughout these 5 years of feeling like I was never good enough, never skinny enough. Especially when you have an eating disorder, you develop this mentality that fat equals bad. Many, many people unfortunately go through this and it’s absolutely horrible. Of course I’m much healthier mentally and physically now, and I absolutely am not against bigger people or bigger models.
It was just that one “realisation” I had, that the fashion industry does this. It sets an insane standard, one that very few can achieve, and one that leaves many longing after being able to do so. Why? Because of course models are glorified. It seems to be a glamorous and wonderful lifestyle that many praise and look up to (including myself, before). Of course you want to be skinny because it’s not only about being beautiful, it’s about the social, financial, and almost celebrity-like success you gain. If it were switched, if plus-sized models were to be the overall standard, we’d have the exact same issue on our hands. And just like not everyone who is stick thin is very healthy, not everyone who is plus-sized is very healthy. It would be an issue nonetheless, either way.
It is this very insane standard that causes this chaos and drama. Arguably it’s there to make the creating easier and more straight-forward for the creators. But the point I’m trying to make is that it’s a very addictive and brainwashing chase. The chase after skinny. It’s an extreme, and thus is cancels or tries at least to cancel out the opposite of that extreme (in this case, being fat). Because in that way, it becomes easier to focus on the main target. It’s sick.
I don’t think the fashion industry is always meaning to be so harmful, but the problem lies also within the age of many aspiring models. We all know the best models start very early on. Around 15-16 on average, I’d say. At this age, and especially as a girl you’re incredibly impressionable and vulnerable. Developing an eating disorder is common around those ages for a reason, and the fact that a lot of agencies are going hard on young aspiring models, telling them they need to slim down or else they essentially go nowhere is probably where this problem stems from. I wouldn’t say I’m “fatphobic”. I think large women can be very beautiful and lovely. But I can definitely say that I’m biased in the conversation about plus-sized models because I’ve been inadvertently “taught” to believe skinny is the right thing. And it’s awful, it’s not something you really think about. It never ever made me happy. When I was exercising regularly and eating only well I was extremely happy. My body felt right, I was confident and secure about my body. But even now I’m having struggles sticking to that mindset because body issues really do stick with you.
What I stand for is merely happiness. A body type should not be a trend, it should not determine your value as a human being, nor should it become who you are or become a label. As long as whatever you are is making you a happy, content, balanced person who knows the overall importance of health, that’s all that truly matters. And no beauty standard is “right” anyway. We all have extremely different lenses through which we view the world, and as long as your view, your take, your lens is making you a happy and open person, I can only admire that.
I get frustrated with Tumblr at times, as a lot of people stick radically to one opinion and set out to destroy anyone who doesn’t share that same exact opinion. There’s no doubt a market for plus-sized models and plus-sized clothing. There are no doubt people who won’t find plus-sized models attractive, it doesn’t mean they’re “fatphobic”. There are no doubt people who won’t find high fashion models to be attractive. There’s no doubt that larger women can make clothes seem appealing. There’s no doubt that the fashion industry is twisted in some disturbing sense, as I mentioned in the beginning.
I just wanted to make sure that you all know I’m very aware of the situation, and I have proper and better thought-out opinions on the matter.
I don’t want to disappoint or offend any one of you, you all mean a lot to me and I actually really enjoy our long open discussions and hearing all your opinions. Thank you for the kind words that were said. I hope you all have a great day/night and remember to, as I shall, stay open minded.
Idk if highqualityfashion will ever read this bc I am but a teeny fashion blog, but I want to tell you that you are amazing and I’m so glad for you that you’ve come to this conclusion. It’s really difficult to pull away from the vicious and unhealthy mindset that is already so deeply ingrained in us, and I’m really really happy that you’ve decided that your worth is not defined by your size 🙆
But I just wanted to add on my bit: while I love models, and modeling and anything else related to that world, I have never tried to get down to the size of a model. Instead, because of the influence of my parents and my school I have learnt to accept my body the way it is (slightly overweight and pudgy everywhere except my face and arms) and instead of aiming for model size, I’m aiming for something that’s healthy, that’s fit.
And being model size is really, truly unattainable. Everyone can be fit, not everyone can be skinny. So instead of trying to force yourself into a cookie-cutter, common shape, why not work on toning your muscles and body and just love the way you look - healthier, radiant, happier. (“As long as whatever you are is making you a happy, content, balanced person who knows the overall importance of health, that’s all that truly matters. <- she says it better than me)
Some are looking to be the model size, some are looking to be a model. But being able to become a model size entails a specific set of genetics (if that’s what it’s called) and a lot of effort. And bring a model requires luck and hard work. The genetics and luck of each side is not definitely attainable. But being fit is definitely something that you can do, and it’ll make you happier :-)
here is my rant about all the people slut shaming isabelle lightwood.
Isabelle is my favourite character in the series because, and everyone who has read the series knows that iz is a sexually active girl, who uses her looks and fashion to rebel. (also uses her fashion to slay, killing a demon with her high heels)
Everybody is taking this picture way out of context, we don’t even know if they have come from battle or alec and iz were waiting at the institute when jace brought clary there.
“But isabelle would be wearing that at home its not relaxing”
HAHHAHAHHAHAHA NO STOP RIGHT THERE, isabelle is NEVER EVER seen without heels except at the end of CoG at the celebration, I think I recall Clary saying something along the lines of “it was funny not seeing her in heels” plus It is constantly noted that both mayrse and isabelle are always in heels. and yes isaballe would be wearing something like that at the insitute because:
“She wore boots that hit her mid thigh, slim jeans and a red sweater that left one shoulder bare, the heels of her boots were high”
This is a the end of CoLS, inside the institute talking to clary (p.520) this is what isabelle wears when she is in the institue okay? okay.
“It is impractical for battle”
It sure is, though again we have noooo idea what has happened in this scene. I can’t remember CoB exactly but im pretty sure iz and alec were at the institute when jace brought clary back.
“Its making Isabelle look like a slut”
NO IT ISN’T!!!!!! THIS IS ISABELLE, THIS IS SOMETHING SHE WOULD WEAR. WHAT GIRLS WEAR DO NOT DEFINE WHO THEY ARE. THIS IS ISABELLES FASHION THIS IS HER DONT LIKE IT LEAVE.
Yes I am worried about the writers making Isabelle a sex object but we have absolutely no idea what they are going to do for her. Remember Isabelle, is one of the best hunters there is and she is also sexy. That is just who she is, she is both sexy and a badass warrior.
(sorry if i hurt anyones feelings but thats just how i feel, feel free to message me if you want to talk to me about it or whateves)
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Clearly Devdas is one of those movies you don’t have need the dvd to know the history everything is in tumblr lol
But If people like to edit about it, okay, that’s prove that it’s a cool & popular movie. And you can’t tell to people what can they do or not! Noooo basically I’m not tired. It’s my favorite movie so.
there are people in the fandom who can
and then there’s me
But there’s you, who
You are just as important as the rest of us.
In all areas of my life.
Money is there in abundance. Every time I spend money, it reappears in my hands, my bank accounts, tenfold.
