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Noemie's pic in Vogue Italia
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Entertaining articles, especially the one about multiracial in advertising.
I love the Vogue pic and post 2421 is too die for!
I love the Vogue pic and post 2421 is too die for!
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She looks like a vixen in red
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Love the work attire (post 2429) on Noemie. It's a good thing she doesn't work at my job because I would never go home.
Sweet pics of Noemie in Soho. Now for Claude Makelele--why Noemie, why?
Sweet pics of Noemie in Soho. Now for Claude Makelele--why Noemie, why?
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Check out the new cover of the June/July Vogue Paris via models.com. The cover highlights model Noemie Lenoir’s unique appeal, and is an unmistakable nod, I think, to the hotly debated ‘diversity in fashion’ issue. Vogue Paris seems to be taking the lead in cautious competition with Vogue Italia, which, as rumor has it, is soon to feature an issue of predominantly black models shot by Meisel. That special issue of Italian Vogue will allegedly hit newsstands in July.
In an article that appeared in late April in The Independent oddly titled, “Black is finally in fashion,” the writers highlight the lack of representation of black models as a whole in the industry, whether that be in shoots, campaigns, or on the runway. I say oddly, because I believe that ever since Saint Laurent, representations of blackness on the runway had been regarded as inherently fashionable and even the source of vitality for fashion in the 1970s. Granted this is not the case now, but one wonders why the writers’ phrasing seems to deny this history.
True, no black model has had the kind of grand exposure that Naomi Campbell has had, what with her recent appearance in a Louis Vuitton campaign. Here are two very interesting quotes from that article, which I reproduce here because I think they point to the strange kind of insidious racism that has to do with two varying ideologies: One is a kind of aesthetic racism and has to do with ‘artistic preferences’ (a classically racist ideology); The other has to so with an economic ideology and the notion of the marketability, or lack thereof, of blackness, or as it is commonly termed, “black beauty” in fashion.
Carole White of the Premier Model Agency says she has received casting briefs requesting "no ethnics" and adds: "According to magazines, black models don't sell."…
Mr [Nick] Knight blames business people at the top of the industry. A common attitude among them, he says, is that black models are "not aspirational" or "don't sell in Asia".
While I doubt Mr. Knight is championing the prejudices he takes note of, I’m not sure what “aspirational” means in this context. And wouldn’t the issue of a lack of “aspirational” images within fashion, beg the very question, or court the very problem that obstructs black models from working successfully in fashion in the first place? It seems like black models are caught in a catch-22: they are not given jobs or featured prominently and yet the very justification of their exclusion – that they are not legible as “aspirational” or ambitious or strong enough visually - belies this initial prejudice. In other words, how as a whole can they be “aspirational” when their presence is severely lacking?
In any case, I’d love to hear your thoughts on this controversial matter, and congratulations to Carine Roitfeld for this cover, Franca Sozzani (editor-in-chief of Italian Vogue), and everyone who is recognizing this problem and not seeking an additive solution to it.
Check out the new cover of the June/July Vogue Paris via models.com. The cover highlights model Noemie Lenoir’s unique appeal, and is an unmistakable nod, I think, to the hotly debated ‘diversity in fashion’ issue. Vogue Paris seems to be taking the lead in cautious competition with Vogue Italia, which, as rumor has it, is soon to feature an issue of predominantly black models shot by Meisel. That special issue of Italian Vogue will allegedly hit newsstands in July.
In an article that appeared in late April in The Independent oddly titled, “Black is finally in fashion,” the writers highlight the lack of representation of black models as a whole in the industry, whether that be in shoots, campaigns, or on the runway. I say oddly, because I believe that ever since Saint Laurent, representations of blackness on the runway had been regarded as inherently fashionable and even the source of vitality for fashion in the 1970s. Granted this is not the case now, but one wonders why the writers’ phrasing seems to deny this history.
True, no black model has had the kind of grand exposure that Naomi Campbell has had, what with her recent appearance in a Louis Vuitton campaign. Here are two very interesting quotes from that article, which I reproduce here because I think they point to the strange kind of insidious racism that has to do with two varying ideologies: One is a kind of aesthetic racism and has to do with ‘artistic preferences’ (a classically racist ideology); The other has to so with an economic ideology and the notion of the marketability, or lack thereof, of blackness, or as it is commonly termed, “black beauty” in fashion.
Carole White of the Premier Model Agency says she has received casting briefs requesting "no ethnics" and adds: "According to magazines, black models don't sell."…
Mr [Nick] Knight blames business people at the top of the industry. A common attitude among them, he says, is that black models are "not aspirational" or "don't sell in Asia".
While I doubt Mr. Knight is championing the prejudices he takes note of, I’m not sure what “aspirational” means in this context. And wouldn’t the issue of a lack of “aspirational” images within fashion, beg the very question, or court the very problem that obstructs black models from working successfully in fashion in the first place? It seems like black models are caught in a catch-22: they are not given jobs or featured prominently and yet the very justification of their exclusion – that they are not legible as “aspirational” or ambitious or strong enough visually - belies this initial prejudice. In other words, how as a whole can they be “aspirational” when their presence is severely lacking?
In any case, I’d love to hear your thoughts on this controversial matter, and congratulations to Carine Roitfeld for this cover, Franca Sozzani (editor-in-chief of Italian Vogue), and everyone who is recognizing this problem and not seeking an additive solution to it.
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Five-foot ten-inch stunner Noemie Lenoir (pronounced "Linwah") hails from the equally breathtaking town of Versailles, just outside of Paris, France. The daughter of a French father and a mother from a small island off Madagascar, Noemie has, as a result, always had an alluring, international look.
This didn't go unnoticed for long; at the age of sixteen, while at her neighborhood post office, Lenoir was spotted by an agent from the prestigious Ford Modeling Agency, and a magazine shoot for Marie Claire and Ralph Lauren in Paris soon followed. But Lenoir was determined to finish school and learn English before setting out into the turbulent world of modeling. With those goals achieved, Noemie moved to New York in 1999 to give herself a better chance at furthering a modeling career.
the big move
The move certainly paid off; within a year she was already making waves. At Oscar de la Renta's fall 2000 show, anti-fur activists climbed onto the stage in front of her, but Lenoir quite literally took the disruption in stride, and she kept strutting right down the runway. It was that kind of show-must-go-on attitude that helped her get selected the following year to exclusively walk the Gucci show in Milan.
By now, Noemie Lenoir has modeled for just about every major designer around the world, and has worked with some of the fashion industry's hottest photographers, such as Mario Testino (for the prestigious Pirelli Calendar), Ellen von Unwerth, Steven Meisel, and Peter Lindbergh. In addition to Marie Claire, Lenoir's photos have appeared in such magazines as Allure, both American Elle and British Elle, Glamour, Mademoiselle, and Interview.
on the rise
She has also had two shoots for Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit Edition in 2000 and 2001, and even graced the New York Times Magazine. Her modeling credits for ad campaigns are just as impressive: the Gap, Tommy Hilfiger, Ann Taylor, Ralph Lauren Jeans, Pantene Europe, and Victoria's Secret catalogue. She has also worked as a spokesmodel for L'Oreal.
In 2002, Lenoir took her first stab at the movie biz, appearing in the 2002 French film Astérix & Obélix: Mission Cléopâtre. The movie was based on the popular French comic book Astérix, and starred French screen icon Gerard Depardieu.
keeping busy
With so much work in so little time, it should come as no surprise that Noemie has a hectic lifestyle. She spends three or four days a week just traveling, often to such far-flung locales as Pankor Island, Malaysia (where her favorite hotel is located). But Lenoir knows how taxing such a schedule can be on her body -- her main asset -- so she makes a point of eating right and getting plenty of sleep while on the road.
When she's home in New York, Lenoir also likes to get plenty of exercise. To stay in shape, she swims whenever she gets the chance. Also an animal lover, Noemie Lenoir is an experienced equestrian: She often rides a horse named Boston at the Chelsea Equestrian Center on Manhattan's West Side. Lenoir loves riding because, she says, it brings her closer to nature while clearing her mind and relaxing.
The rest of Lenoir's time is spent doing one of her favorite activities: shopping. She's especially fond of shoes, handbags and pants, and carries around her sunglass collection (more than ten pairs) with her when she travels. As for what's in store for the future, Noemie speculates that she might even end up working in another area of the fashion industry, but for the moment, she says, "I'm not worried about that."
Five-foot ten-inch stunner Noemie Lenoir (pronounced "Linwah") hails from the equally breathtaking town of Versailles, just outside of Paris, France. The daughter of a French father and a mother from a small island off Madagascar, Noemie has, as a result, always had an alluring, international look.
This didn't go unnoticed for long; at the age of sixteen, while at her neighborhood post office, Lenoir was spotted by an agent from the prestigious Ford Modeling Agency, and a magazine shoot for Marie Claire and Ralph Lauren in Paris soon followed. But Lenoir was determined to finish school and learn English before setting out into the turbulent world of modeling. With those goals achieved, Noemie moved to New York in 1999 to give herself a better chance at furthering a modeling career.
the big move
The move certainly paid off; within a year she was already making waves. At Oscar de la Renta's fall 2000 show, anti-fur activists climbed onto the stage in front of her, but Lenoir quite literally took the disruption in stride, and she kept strutting right down the runway. It was that kind of show-must-go-on attitude that helped her get selected the following year to exclusively walk the Gucci show in Milan.
By now, Noemie Lenoir has modeled for just about every major designer around the world, and has worked with some of the fashion industry's hottest photographers, such as Mario Testino (for the prestigious Pirelli Calendar), Ellen von Unwerth, Steven Meisel, and Peter Lindbergh. In addition to Marie Claire, Lenoir's photos have appeared in such magazines as Allure, both American Elle and British Elle, Glamour, Mademoiselle, and Interview.
on the rise
She has also had two shoots for Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit Edition in 2000 and 2001, and even graced the New York Times Magazine. Her modeling credits for ad campaigns are just as impressive: the Gap, Tommy Hilfiger, Ann Taylor, Ralph Lauren Jeans, Pantene Europe, and Victoria's Secret catalogue. She has also worked as a spokesmodel for L'Oreal.
In 2002, Lenoir took her first stab at the movie biz, appearing in the 2002 French film Astérix & Obélix: Mission Cléopâtre. The movie was based on the popular French comic book Astérix, and starred French screen icon Gerard Depardieu.
keeping busy
With so much work in so little time, it should come as no surprise that Noemie has a hectic lifestyle. She spends three or four days a week just traveling, often to such far-flung locales as Pankor Island, Malaysia (where her favorite hotel is located). But Lenoir knows how taxing such a schedule can be on her body -- her main asset -- so she makes a point of eating right and getting plenty of sleep while on the road.
When she's home in New York, Lenoir also likes to get plenty of exercise. To stay in shape, she swims whenever she gets the chance. Also an animal lover, Noemie Lenoir is an experienced equestrian: She often rides a horse named Boston at the Chelsea Equestrian Center on Manhattan's West Side. Lenoir loves riding because, she says, it brings her closer to nature while clearing her mind and relaxing.
The rest of Lenoir's time is spent doing one of her favorite activities: shopping. She's especially fond of shoes, handbags and pants, and carries around her sunglass collection (more than ten pairs) with her when she travels. As for what's in store for the future, Noemie speculates that she might even end up working in another area of the fashion industry, but for the moment, she says, "I'm not worried about that."
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Vogue Paris has a double cover issue for two months. Given it’s about two summer months, I guess even advertisers are in holiday. Thus the two covergirls are, I’m sure accidentally, both, L’Oréal girls: Laetitia Casta and Noémie Lenoir.
Now if we’re to see a dark cover for summer issues, dark and over-makeup-ed models wearing fall-winter clothes (Chanel 08), why not feeding up with all the pictorial?
Signed by Mario Testino, the photoshoot has something sterile and forced. The pictures here come from an issue with Laetitia Casta on the cover, supposedly the one with Noémie Lenoir will be with Noémie rather than with Laetitia, after all the racial Vogue controversy wouldn’t have been for nothing. Either way, the LV [COLOR=red! important][FONT=georgia, Verdana, sans-serif][COLOR=red! important][FONT=georgia, Verdana, sans-serif]tights[/FONT][/FONT][/COLOR][/COLOR] are truly the epitome of unneeded snobbittude. I saved the best for last - this article’s last picture shows one piece of Laetitia holding one piece of a dress… it’s clear enough she’s nude behind the dress, what’s the idea we’re supposed to get from this image? After all, it’s Vogue Paris, we’re supposed to witness unnecessary exposure of flesh…(click the thumbnails to see the larger pictures)
In case you had any doubts that this Vogue Paris cover was an advertorial, here’s the standing ovation for L’ Oréal from the pictorial credits:
Vogue Paris has a double cover issue for two months. Given it’s about two summer months, I guess even advertisers are in holiday. Thus the two covergirls are, I’m sure accidentally, both, L’Oréal girls: Laetitia Casta and Noémie Lenoir.
Now if we’re to see a dark cover for summer issues, dark and over-makeup-ed models wearing fall-winter clothes (Chanel 08), why not feeding up with all the pictorial?
Signed by Mario Testino, the photoshoot has something sterile and forced. The pictures here come from an issue with Laetitia Casta on the cover, supposedly the one with Noémie Lenoir will be with Noémie rather than with Laetitia, after all the racial Vogue controversy wouldn’t have been for nothing. Either way, the LV [COLOR=red! important][FONT=georgia, Verdana, sans-serif][COLOR=red! important][FONT=georgia, Verdana, sans-serif]tights[/FONT][/FONT][/COLOR][/COLOR] are truly the epitome of unneeded snobbittude. I saved the best for last - this article’s last picture shows one piece of Laetitia holding one piece of a dress… it’s clear enough she’s nude behind the dress, what’s the idea we’re supposed to get from this image? After all, it’s Vogue Paris, we’re supposed to witness unnecessary exposure of flesh…(click the thumbnails to see the larger pictures)
In case you had any doubts that this Vogue Paris cover was an advertorial, here’s the standing ovation for L’ Oréal from the pictorial credits:
“Laetitia Casta, L’Oréal Paris ambassador, is wearing Fond de Teint Accord Parfait Beige, Volume Schocking Brosse Exacte Noir [COLOR=red! important][FONT=Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif][COLOR=red! important][FONT=Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif]mascara[/FONT][/FONT][/COLOR][/COLOR], Le Crayon Khol Noir all around the eye and, on the lips, Color Riche Star Secrets Laetitia Casta. [COLOR=red! important][FONT=Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif][COLOR=red! important][FONT=Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif]Hair[/FONT][/FONT][/COLOR][/COLOR] done with le Serum Lumiere Nutri-Gloss Elsève.”
They should’ve wrote V’Oréal on the cover!
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Yesterday Noemie Lenoir attended the "La Frontiere De L'Aube" premiere in Cannes. She looked absolutely gorgeous, and her dress is very chic. Red a great color on her. My only gripe with her ensemble is something she is wearing underneath. If you look closely you can see what appears to be some spanx, or some other type of longer underwear. Honestly Noemie should have known better. Her dress has sheer fabric, and makes it very easy to see what lies beneath.
Yesterday Noemie Lenoir attended the "La Frontiere De L'Aube" premiere in Cannes. She looked absolutely gorgeous, and her dress is very chic. Red a great color on her. My only gripe with her ensemble is something she is wearing underneath. If you look closely you can see what appears to be some spanx, or some other type of longer underwear. Honestly Noemie should have known better. Her dress has sheer fabric, and makes it very easy to see what lies beneath.
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Model/actress Noemie Lenoir is gracing the June cover of French Vogue. Noemie is a gorgeous successful black model who has been in Victoria’s Secret, Gap and Loreal ads.
Model/actress Noemie Lenoir is gracing the June cover of French Vogue. Noemie is a gorgeous successful black model who has been in Victoria’s Secret, Gap and Loreal ads.
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Black is Beautiful (in Italy)
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Courtesy of Fashionista.com:
“This just in from a source:
Steven Meisel has just shot an entire issue of Vogue Italia with all black models, hoping that other issues of Vogue start to diversify their own portfolios.
Apparently, all of the photo shoots have already happened, as model bookers at various agencies have been contacted and sourced for new, beautiful, not-white girls — and now they’re twittering about how cool the issue will be.”
Its almost a shame that Italian Vogue is going to be the first to do this. Especially considering that Americans pride themselves in their diversity. Logically, however, it makes sense. Italians do love brown.
Because it seems appropriate - a tribute to some of my favorite black models:
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Black is Beautiful (in Italy)
April 25, 2008 · No Comments
Courtesy of Fashionista.com:
“This just in from a source:
Steven Meisel has just shot an entire issue of Vogue Italia with all black models, hoping that other issues of Vogue start to diversify their own portfolios.
Apparently, all of the photo shoots have already happened, as model bookers at various agencies have been contacted and sourced for new, beautiful, not-white girls — and now they’re twittering about how cool the issue will be.”
Its almost a shame that Italian Vogue is going to be the first to do this. Especially considering that Americans pride themselves in their diversity. Logically, however, it makes sense. Italians do love brown.
Because it seems appropriate - a tribute to some of my favorite black models:
Selita Ebanks of Victoria’s Secret Fame
Ajuma Nasenyana
Noemie Lenoir (aka Genevive from Rush Hour 3)
Timeless and Flawless Iman
The divine Alek Wek
Liya Kebede
Ajuma Nasenyana
Noemie Lenoir (aka Genevive from Rush Hour 3)
Timeless and Flawless Iman
The divine Alek Wek
Liya Kebede
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