For many years now I've been obsessed with fashion, to say the least. It has had such a massive influence over my opinions, my potential career and my life as a whole. Not all of these influences have been positive, I'll admit, but nonetheless it has shaped my personality a great deal. However, I'm not in love with every aspect of the industry. I've always had an issue, as does half the world, with the size of fashion models. I'm not going to lie, I think they look great in fashion shows. The clothes always look incredible and they are, undeniably, astonishing looking women. But I'm never that comfortable looking at them. Maybe it's an insecurity they instill within me, I dunno, but I always feel a little awkward looking at people that thin. I always imagine them outside of the fashion shows and more often than not they just look frail and ill. In the real world I feel like I'm being rude by staring, in the fashion world I'm supposed to be in awe? Is this industry really that imaginary? Like don't get me wrong, half of me would kill the uncomfortable half to look like Natasha Poly but in the real world, would that still be attractive? Then on the flip side, there are plus-size models. Again, they look amazing and I'd nearly gain weight to look like Crystal Renn but I still just feel like these women are living in the same fantasy world as the size zero models. Models are models for a reason, big or small they're going to be astounding looking. If they didn't have such beautiful faces they'd just be another "fat bird". It's harsh but it's true. Everyday Nastasha Polys are shockingly thin girls that make people gasp on trains, and everyday Crystal Renns are girls described as "Beautiful face, shame about the body" by ignorant men, so most men really. Yet the issue I have is, where are the models who are in the middle measurements? Does it have to be size zero or size 16? Why can't a size 10 model front a Dior campaign? Because they're real size, are they considered less beautiful? There have been a few models in recent years to break into this neglected area of fashion but not to a revolutionary extent. Girls like Lara Stone or Doutzen Kroes have broken the mold a little but lets face it, they're still on the size 6 (UK) end of the spectrum. If Jessica Stam gained a stone would fashion turn its back on her or still celebrate her attitude and beauty? All regular size models need is a kind word and an endorsement from someone like John Galliano and it could happen but it just doesn't seem like an idea the fashion industry will ever accept. Even as a fashion blogger I'm not supposed to admit I eat, but it's 2am and I'm hungry dammit so I'm going to Hot Chilli on Kevin St whether you like it or not Anna Wintour, I'm not naive, I know you're not going to put me on the cover of Vogue anytime soon. Unless I ask really really nicely... no? Fine, I didn't want it anyway.
If you're a Natasha, try The Farm on Dawson St, organic mush with a side of nothing should keep you good and skeletal. It is actually a really nice restaurant, I'm just bitter cause I can't afford to eat there unless I choose it to be my only meal for the week... In which case, even better to achieve that barely there look. (All jokes aside, I don't approve of that and The Farm is really nice.)
If you're a Crystal, Tribeca in Ranelagh is the place to be. They have the most amazing dessert menu on the planet. I'm so hungry right now it doesn't bare thinking about but if I could afford to eat there every night maybe I'd be a plus-size model too. It's pretty pricey but so worth it.
If you're fortunate enough to be a Doutzen, I'd recommend Yamamori Sushi on Lower Ormond Quay. It's healthy, it's delicious, it's trendy and reasonable, provided you know what you're ordering. Yes, sushi has become a bit of a cliche in recent years but it can't be denied it's proper good food. And, in my opinion, Yamamori Sushi is easily the best in the city.
Soundtrack:
Jarvis Cocker- Fat Julie (Perhaps the title's a little tasteless but if you listen to the song it's quite empowering)
Elbow- The Bones of You (See above comment)
David Bowie- Queen Bitch (What everyone will think of me now)
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