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Yesterday there were whispers that the Prada cast in Milan might “shake the earth with surprise”. Frockwriter wondered if that might mean Miuccia Prada was planning to include plus sized Crystal Renn? Not quite, but fascinating casting nonetheless and it involves a hell of a lot of Australians. Yes the fashion world was gobsmacked by Balenciaga’s inclusion of Miranda Kerr in its Spring/Summer 2010 show in Paris last September. Well just as frockwriter hinted Kerr might make an appearance in Milan, she has just walked in Prada, alongside two other Victoria's Secret Angels, Doutzen Kroes and Allessandra Ambrosio, not to mention Kerr's compatriots and Chic stablemates Catherine McNeil and Abbey Lee Kershaw. And not forgetting Australia’s hottest new modelling star, Priscilla's Julia Nobis, who, as we reported, scored a Calvin Klein exclusive in New York last week and powered along at London Fashion Week this week, walking for a handful of top shows, including Burberry, Richard Nicoll and Topshop Unique - opening the latter two (and just dubbed a breakout star of the season by New York Magazine). Here is Prada's complete cast list.
None of the Victoria's Secret contract Angels are "plus sized", so let's just put things in perspective here. They are all thinner than "average" women. But they are more voluptuous than your "average" high fashion models, which is why they are in high demand for lingerie and swimwear work.
Catherine McNeil however, interestingly, has not done runway shows for several seasons - because, it has been claimed, she gained weight.
This is not a victory for plus sized models. But it is nonetheless a very interesting move in an area of fashion that is known for its draconian weight regulations and one that is no doubt about to be discussed at length.
7 comments:
Good move on Prada's part as I, for one, am sick to death of seeing rail thin teenage girls on the runway. It's not even an accurate reflection of who can afford Prada to begin with. So, why put these skinny kids up there when most their age can't afford to buy the stuff?
By the way, Patty, you may this interesting seeing as you mentioned plus sized models. However, I suspect you probably already know about it. ;)
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Do you know if this is Cat McNeil's will do any other shows? Or was she just specially requested for Prada?
according to chic management mcneil may do "one or two more shows" in milan and/or paris. she is about to start shooting a big campaign in europe, that's as nmuch as they would tell me.
Thanks for the info. But I don't believe anything her agents say. Wasn't she supposed to "shoot something big" during the SS10 shows in NY?
I must say, I'm impressed with some of the cast. The girl who opened and closed the show actually has a good set of norks! WOW! Prada!! OMG!!!
On the other hand, this might just be a publicity stunt. Prada has for too long being getting away with "rewarding" models for using the wrong end of the toothbrush. I think the casting team should have been thrown in jail after last year's Auschwitz themed Fall show.
Patty, have you read this entry from Coco Rocha's blog?:
http://ohsococo.blogspot.com/2010/02/uncensored-point-of-view.html
no doubt in my mind as to who is one of the worst offending designers!
and I didn't see Coco at the show...
It will be interesting to see who's cast for Miu Miu.
smokeandmirrors -
yes i spotted that when it first popped up because it was getting a bit of play. but thanks for the reminder. i included it in the second prada post overnight. and yes, it will be interesting to see what prada does with miu miu...
Earth shattering? Am I missing something here? The casting was clever and interesting but didn't rattle my bones. Smoke and Mirrors, I agree it will be very interesting to see what happens at Miu Miu...
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