I saw this photo the other day in my daughter's Vogue. So just what is Carlos saying? (Besides that he hopes that lesbians (too) will consider how fabulous his dresses will make them look (too).James C. Collier
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Beautiful women can dance with each other without a sexual subtext (at least in Brazil).
ReplyDeleteAnon 11:38, You may be right, but the subtext is all over this ad, Brazil or no. And is this not by design?
ReplyDeleteYou are overreaching on this one Mr Collier, its done for contrast, nothing sexual about it. I understand your concern about the message your daughter may perceive!
ReplyDeleteIs something supposed to be wrong with this picture? I don't get the point of this post.
ReplyDeleteOn one hand I consider myself open-minded (despite or because of Catholic school). On the otherhand, I have been chasing external suggestion vis-a-vis adolescent maturity, most of my parenting life. It's not the messsage, its more the timing.
ReplyDeleteJames C. Collier 12:07 AM, Haven't you ever been to a wedding where women danced together?
ReplyDeleteAnyway, here's a link to both gorgeous pictures for the same ad with Carlos' commentary:
http://blogs.fashionweekdaily.com/?p=9988
So the Gisele Bundchen ad had no subtext, but this one does? Come on James, you can't only see what you want to see.
ReplyDeleteI think both have "subtext". The subtlety of Miele makes it more impactive and interesting. Hence the original question.
ReplyDeleteThe thing I abhor the most is the expression on their faces. Why does the fashion industry insist on women looking like they are angry predators about to eat you alive? Wouldn't want my daughter to become that ...
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