regarding 1385...and quoting directly from the blog and designer(shown in photo# j) from which the pics come from:
"Wow, I'm just amazed that this model was picked considering she is obviously underweight.... It's a real comment on culture here. I find it sort of sad that you never consider when you post models who are obviously underweight on this blog, because now is a time that EDs are gaining more exposure than ever. I do like your clothes, but because I've noticed this several times I have to say I can't continue reading your blog."
First up - I appreciate the opinion - and I'm not just saying that, I really do. Secondly, I'm sad that you don't want to keep reading the blog because the fact that so many of you come here to see my efforts, read my ramblings and buy my clothes is a huge source of encouragement to me.
So let me explain myself.
The girl I shot for the Zoo pieces was the amazing SM. Here's why I chose her:
1. She's pretty
2. She has great legs
3. She knows how to model
4. She's my friend
But for me personally, probably the most important thing...
5. She was the first girl who ever modelled for me. This was a time when I was a complete nobody, when Black Milk was two sewing machines and $50 of cheap lycra. She didn't know me from a bar of soap, but she turned up to the photoshoot with a pile of her own clothes, shoes and accessories and she worked for several hours, without complaining. She was easy going, fun, and amazingly generous with her time. It was the photo of her in the Gold Spartans which kicked off enough sales to allow me to go full time as a designer.
Another point to consider... we shot these photos on a Saturday. On the Friday, she had worked a day shift and a night shift. Towards the end of the day, as a result of the long hours and lack of sleep, she looked like she was about to faint. She didn't complain once.
When I tried to give her some clothing for her own wardrobe - she was reluctant because she didn't want me to be out of pocket. I succeeded in giving her a few pieces, which she wears all the time.
So I guess what I'm saying is ... perhaps character should be a more important criterion for qualification as a role model than hip bones."
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