America's Next Top Models Cycle 14 -

[dpbenson]

im uneasy about this whole ALT-judging-ANTM thing...
what is Anna thinking??

Here is an answer of sorts:

Be easy on Andre Leon Talley & ANTM; He's only doing his duty

Throughout the annals of history, there has always been a class system. While most view this as detrimental to society as a whole, classist groups do have numerous qualities of redemption; so many that I’m inclined to view classism as an overall positive.

While many may view André Leon Talley is spitting in the face of his duties as a Vogue Editor-at-large to become a judge on America’s Next Top Model, he’s doing what one of every corporate royal family must do; throw themselves at the public’s view. While it’s clear dear André is being used as an end of life crowd interest tool, there appears to be an underlying reasoning to why he has allowed this to take place.

Let’s take the Vogue family to the British Royals; one wouldn’t catch Anna Wintour or Queen Elizabeth making a mockery of themselves on such a television show. Enter the late Princess Diana, the People’s Princess – she flouted the royal traditions and won the hearts of the commoner; most similar in action to André’s acceptance on the ANTM panel.

Every world needs its daring rule bender [whatever industry one may be in], and it’s the class skeleton that holds the industry from chaos and eventually returns its world to thriving normality. Without this backbone, many would question the likes of Anna Wintour, for she would be not nearly of a publishing leader and Vogue would certainly be less much of its corporate tour de force, credibility and mystique.

We need the Tallys and the Wintours equally; without, there would be no Wintour, no figurehead of power. While some may scoff at her need in the fashion industry, none can disagree when it is said she has shaped the modern fashion industry. Without moguls such as her, there is no greatness, no sense of incredibly expectation.

Let’s all be relieved André made the choice to bump elbows with Tyra and the new crop of averages on ANTM – he is playing his part, and the monarchy lives on.

 

[dpbenson]

For: LoVe VinTage

Source: Reality TV Games (credit to Lacey-Vibe)

 

[dpbenson]

Calico Fall 2009/ Winter 2010 Lookbook

Photographer: Chris Haskell
Stylist: Elissa Paquette
Hair: Amelia Ruvich
Makeup: Janey Benevides

Source: Reality TV Games (credit to Elle345)

 

[retailqueen]

so this is not a rumor? it's confirmed? wow!

 

[lanvinray]

So the filming of ANTM cycle 14 is already finished! The designer for the final runway is fierce!

 

[Flashbang]

Kimora Lee Simmons has been rumored to be judging or guest-judging America's Next Top Model. But contrary to reports, the Baby Phat designer and frenemy of Tyra Banks will have no involvement in the show, according to her rep. "It is simply not true. Kimora is not involved as a judge, a guest judge, or in any other manner at this time," her spokeswoman said in a statement. So woe to us, but not really, because André Leon Talley is judging full-time.

nymag.com

 

[dpbenson]

For Forever21

forever21.com

 

[dpbenson]

Rachel Echelberger by Juophoto

Source: Flickr account of the photographer
flickr.com/photos/juophoto/4158188334/

 

[Zann]

oh rachel...honey no

 

[fashionlover2001]

Style: Magazine (Malaysia) [HQ]

'Bellissima!'
Photographer: Steve Koh/Studio Rom
Stylist: Kathy Wong
Makeup: Sheng Saw
Hair: David Shaw
Model: Jaslene@Faces Model Management




myspace.com/jasleneg

 

[dpbenson]

Kortnie Coles (C12) for Special K

Source: Wilhelmina Models

 

[dpbenson]

neuarmy.com/recent.html

 

[dpbenson]

Amanda Swafford (C3) by Celesta Danger


Source: Myspace page of the photographer (myspace.com/celestadanger)

 

[Mchunu]

hey, i just read somewhere that Chanel Iman was a guest judge on ANTM? can someone direct me to a video or perhaps post it so i can laugh?

thanks

 

[dpbenson]

Bre Scullark (C5) for Maria Harper Designs



mariaharper.com, myspace.com/management4mariaharper

 

[Deleted member 1957]

Yaya on Ugly Betty is a major coup

 

[jemina]

Cycle 14 will be for normal models? when will it come out?

 

[dpbenson]

Essence Magazine, September 2007


Source: Urban Scanz (urbanscanz.blogspot.com/search/label/ANTM)

 

[dpbenson]

For U & U Magazine

Photographer: Derek Blanks

issuu.com/dmagic8555/docs/uandu_ma1-25

 

[dpbenson]

Mahogany Magazine, Fall 2006


Source: Mahogany Magazine