Ali Lohan, Future Face of Fashion?

This just in, Lindsay’s little sister Ali has scored a modelling contract with NEXT Models. Now we’re not sure if she scored this on her own, or if Dina has had a heavyhand in securing this for her next daughter. For Ali’s sake, let’s hope that Dina has no hand in her career (let’s take a look at Lindsay).

Ali Lohan will be modeling along side faces like Miranda Kerr and Karlie Kloss at NEXT and she is being “touted as the future face of fashion.” (TELEGRAPH)

Alexis Borges, Director, Next Los Angeles told RadarOnline.com that, “In fashion, Ali will set herself apart as a bona fide icon. One that fashion fans will follow not because of her famous last name, but because of the beautiful images and fashion trends she is helping create.” (TELEGRAPH)

I’m not quite sure how Ali Lohan’s career will go over. To be honest, when I look at her face I’m not seeing high fashion, or commercial. I just hope that she can stay on the straight and narrow and work professionally without her mother involved.

Stay at home Dina, fashion doesn’t need you pissing around in yet another industry that you know nothing about.

Welcome to the club, Ali.

A Love Letter to Fashion

Dear Fashion,

Thank you ever so much, for the maxi skirt. I mean what is there not to love?

 It’s perfectly flattering on almost every single figure imaginable, especially if it’s sitting high on the hips or on the waist. The maxi can be boho, or preppy. Even dressed up to be a little bit more elegant than usual. But you can always bring out your strappy sandals and tank top and wear the same maxi skirt down the street the next day.

 Fashion, it’s as though you’re replacing my favourite pair of jeans and I’m ok with that. It kind of works out for me, since my jeans are a little bit stuffy for a humid Southern Ontario summer.

It’s more convenient and less of a hassle to wear a Maxi skirt than a Mini skirt as well. Especially on a windy day, I don’t have to worry about wearing a large bag to keep my skirt down. Not having to walk down the street with arms firmly placed at my sides is a plus.

Accessorized with a belt, a tank top and a slouchy bag, the Maxi skirt is officially my favourite must-have item in any wardrobe.

For this Fashion, I salute you.

Love Always,

Cecily.

P.S. Mid-calf is also very nice, but will never fill that spot in my heart. Maxi forever.’

Androgyny: But Mainly the Models

Something that has been in style in fashion for a number of years now is androgyny. Do I completely understand it? No. Do I think it’s one of the most commercially appealing trends? No. But, do I think it works? Yes.

For modern designers, I can understand sending androgynous models down the catwalk. A model that isn’t ultra feminine and more androgynous will (and this sounds bad) let the garment wear her. Feel free to argue with me here, but I feel as though a more androgynous model is usually more of a mannequin than say, a Miranda Kerr (although that’s also the difference between high fashion and being a Victoria’s Secret angel, I guess). There is nothing in the way of the garment and nothing that truly pulls your gaze from the designs themselves.

This of course is not to say, that androgynous models are not beautiful. Supermodel An Oost is a very beautiful and visibly stunning woman, she is also has a very androgynous look when she is photographed.

The one thing that I do understand and what truly makes me appreciate this trend, is that it’s opening doors for transgender models like Lea T, on catwalks and in front of cameras. Fashion is a daunting place for models that are not transgender, I can only imagine what it must be like for transgender models, especially right out of the gates.

Once again, not saying that all transgender women look masculine or manly, but they certainly fit into the androgynous look that designers are drifting more towards.

I love the faces of many androgynous models; they have facial construction that is top notch. I can understand why they photograph so beautifully, with cheekbones that could cut steel, but the soft femininity of the pouty lips. It’s an attitude that models strive to pull off on a daily basis in front of a photographer, but comes to naturally to those who have the facial composition to pull it off.

With menswear moving into womenswear rapidly, it’s easier for designers to let their clothing hang off of their models as well. For example, Alexander Wang’s ready-to-wear line tends to drift toward the androgynous look with his styling of the models, as he has a very casual and organic niche. An ultra pretty girl, with a feminine face would not match his aesthetic.

I think that we can safely say that the boom in androgynous modeling is going to be staying around for a while, as it has leaked into the mainstream fashion world. With the popularity of pixie cuts booming, and the popularity of undercuts growing, androgyny is quickly moving through the entire fashion world, straight down to commercial fashion; and I don’t have a problem with it.