Recently one of you lovely readers asked me who were my two favourite models of the moment, and if I wouldn't mind sharing them on the blog. Well, dear awesome reader who always sends me lovely e-mails {smile} here they are; Gracie Carvalho of Way and Ana Bela Santos of Marilyn! Both are Brasilian, both look like they could be a part of my family, and of course someday I'd love to work with them on a campaign. These two ladies have been inspiring me ever since they hit the runways and the pages of magazines. So let me throw it out there {heehee}, I believe wholeheartedly that my dream of working with both will come true. Watch this space + this one, because both are coming very soon. And you never know who may end-up on one or both. Remember Beautiful is Beautiful, and I believe both have a very long career ahead of them.
So many goodies, so much I want to spill, in due time my friends, in due time.
Gracie:
Ana Bela:
Beijos e amor.
Vogue Brasil | Black is Beautiful {All Black Issue}
The January 2011 issue of Vogue Brasil is dedicated to "All Black Models", with Emanuela de Paula as the cover model. Apparently they've taken cues from Vogue Italia, which I'm applauding without having my copy in hand yet. As many of you who've been reading SheBreathes know, I've always wondered when this would happen. And I've always given my opinion on "race" and fashion, from a global perspective. I've never been afraid to state how I feel about the issues that continue to plaugue the fashion community. But, understand {to me} this is a far more significant move, considering that Brasil has the largest black population outside of Africa. So, of course to see the media in my country, who've always always peddled Afro-Brasilians to the back, now acknowledge the diversity of Brasilians, especially the women is no small feat. I know Vogue Brasil recently went under a new licensor, so perhaps I owe this change to them. Perhaps now the true diversity of my country will be on display. Hopefully it won't become this novelty, but integrated within the magazine monthly. This is my hope of course, that scouts would stop only scouting in the south of Brasil, and scout the north as well. For now, it seems like all signs are pointing south — South America, Brasil that is, and the diversity within! As soon as I get my hands on a copy, I will be scanning all the images. I've also been in contact with Vogue Brasil, so hopefully this will happen sooner, rather than later, as I'd love to share with you who else is made the issue. I can only hope it's all my favourite Afro-Brasileiras! So, do stay tuned as I wouldn't post about this if i wasn't truly elated! 2011 is starting off nicely, sim!
I'm back with some of the editorial fotos, that was posted on my favourite fashion forum, thefashionspot, which I've been a member of for years {smile}.So far I can confirm that Mani, Gracie, and even Jordan Dunn and Chanel are in the issue. My mum says there are other models, but she's not good with names. She did ship my copies to me today! She purchased a few for me, so I may give some away on here, to those of you who are inquiring about how to obtain a copy. I'm not that impressed with the editorials thus far, because one looks like it's been ripped from a US Vogue editorial about Bahia, but again it's a start.
Posted by DS De Carvalho on January 06, 2011 in Commentary, Culture, Discover Brasil, Fashion, Magazines, Models/Muse | Permalink | Comments (15)
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