Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Fashion[Unfold]: Model's Age Matters?

This is the last edition of Fashion[Unfold] hosts on this blog (do not worry, there are still 2 more editions to go) before the end of 2010. Now let's see what I have in store for you this time. 

Fashion[Unfold] is a Debate initiative for Industry insiders to address/discuss Fashion issues. An initiative brought from concept to reality, via Tweets by Marcus Kan @fusionofeffects, Toronto based Photographer and Noëlly Sam @MissSLY, Fashion Editor-in-chief at Miss SLY!.

Every Tuesday, a Fashion topic is chosen, and the discussion gates are open to everyone on Twitter, to come and weight in their two cents via Twitter and comments on the website debate host. So there are 2 ways to participate.

- Join us on Twitter by following us and interact @FashionCrazy_ @MissSLY & @fusionofeffects; Then add the Tag #fashionunfold to your tweets

-  You can leave a comment to this post.

I will be constantly checking the response and if I see any interesting ones, I will post them right here (which means this entry will be in a constant update mode). This week, I have decided to do this topic: Does model's age matter?




Synopsis:
I have recently come across the latest issue of V Magazine (The Who Cars About Age Issue) and I find the theme is very brilliant. In this issue, all the models in the editorials are not your average 20 years old professional models, instead, they are all from their 50s and above. The photos of these models are stunning and beautiful. 

A lot of people have told me that Kate Moss should retire soon because she is outside the model's age range; however, when you look at her editorials, they are simply amazing and her age factor definitely adds an edge to the photos.

Courtesy of V Magazine

Question:
As the fashion industry is constantly promoting young and fresh models to be on the cover of magazines and runways, do you really think that model's age matter? Do you think the whole fashion scene will change if the older generations are coming back to do the runways and be on more editorials in different magazines?

Courtesy of V Magazine

My 2 cents:
Youth and beauty seem to be linked to the fashion world these days but to me, I believe beauty can be used to describe people in different age range. I do believe since the industry rarely includes older generation models to walk on runways and be on magazines, people will have the illusion that if you have reached a certain age, you do not need fashionable clothes. I do believe if the older generations are coming back out to be some of the key players, fashion industry will be more vibrant and more people will have knowledge on the meaning of fashion. 

Now it's time for you to give in you 2 cents! Make sure you tag #fashionunfold on twitter and follow us @fusionofeffects@FashionCrazy_, and @MissSLY.


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