Magazine Pages May 14th

The internet allows people to present
an inflated and self-focused view of

themselves to the world
Twenge & Campbell (2005)
PERCIEVING
TAM
Model: Tam Dexter

Photography: Talia White
Makeup Artist: Jade Victoria
Tam Dexter, one of the Norths most Do you feel that working as a model in
desired and booked models, kick the Fashion Industry has affected your
started her modelling career 2 years ago self-perception and body image at all?
through Nemesis Models, Manchester
and posting her test shots on the social Not as much as some people may think.
media platform Instagram. Obviously I look at other girls that go to
the gym a lot, and Im like wow I need
With already 32k Instagram followers at to go gym more [laughs], but Im happy
the age of 23, youll see Tam modelling with my body and I get booked for work,
for the likes of Hotmess, Luxe to Kill, so clients must like me.
Runway96, Baby Milk Clothing, Maniere
Devoir, Baziic and Jade Clark. Do you think that seeing successful
models on social media, could issues
But, how does building a modelling in young females? Especially those who
business through social media affect are wanting to follow your footsteps?
your self-perception as your popularity
grows and you become more, and more 100% of images on Instagram can be so
in-demand? Tam tells all on how it false; lighting and photoshop have more
feels to be on the industry side of the than likely been used. If I wasnt in the
lens in modern day society, and how fashion industry I wouldnt know about
the modelling indsutry could affect the the amount of editing that goes into
perceptions and identities of the public. post-production images.
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Do you feel that working as a model,

there is a certain expectation of you to
look a certain way all of the time?
When I was 16 I didnt care about what
I looked like compared to girls in the I dont think there is a certain way they
lower generation, but it seems 16-24 want you to look, but I know companies
year olds mainly have their head in their want variety in models, i.e. hair colour,
phone on social media platforms at cut and maybe physique too. As a model
the moment, and that cant be good you need to be looking your best at all
for them. times, I make sure my hair, nails and skin
are in perfect condition all the time.
Do you think social media has had
any negative impact in your modelling What aspects of the Fashion and Beauty
career to date, especially being 22 and Industries in particular do you feel most
working within the realms of fashion? affect self-perception and body image
issues of viewers and customers?
No not really, I dont think I have enough
followers for it to have a negative impact Photoshop is a big one, how you can
on me. I see girls with 50k plus followers change someones whole image and then
and they get abused in the comments
on their own images, its disgusting. I
think if it got to that I would come off SOMETIMES I LOOK AT
social media as theres more to life than MYSELF AND I DONT
people saying nasty things when they
dont even know the person that theyre EVEN LOOK LIKE ME IN
being negative towards. THE MIRROR BECAUSE
IM CONTOURED TO
Have you had any negative experiences
with brands or modelling agencies HIGH HEAVENS!
where perhaps their expectations of
you were different? Perhaps post- use the image everywhere is false to me.
production images can give clients an Within the beauty industry, obviously
idea of something that isnt real? makeup is a huge part. Sometimes I look
at myself and I dont even look like me
No not yet, and I hope I dont in the in the mirror because Im contoured to
future. All my agencies have been really high heavens! So young girls wanting to
happy with me and my shape, and we look like a model or a blogger that they
also do test shoots for my portfolio have seen because they contour or use
showing a range or pre and post- MAC makeup would be a massive self
production images. perception issue!
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Working around this major issue in

the Fashion Industry, ASOS for example,
have a Model Welfare Policy in place to
ensure that all of the models used in
Has imagery of you been published their promotional materials are deemed
whereby your body or real body healthy in regards to physique and
shape, has been digitally manipulated weight. Have you had any similar
without your say? positive experiences with brands or
modelling agencies where policies
No never, most photographers say Im are enforced or positive body image
really easy to work with as I dont need is promoted?
photoshop as my skin in great.
This is the best thing thats came to the
How do you feel in general about using fashion indsutry and the wider society. I
digitally manipulated photography? dont work with a company that has any
policy in place, but I think it should be
I think its ridiculous. If they found a implimented worldwide.
model with what they was looking for
instead of creating a fake image of
somebody to fit the brand, or look CAN YOU IMAGINE
I think the world would be a better LOOKING AT AN IMAGE
place in terms of self-perception and
self-confidence. At least young girls
OF YOURSELF WHICH
would know the image is a real person, LOOKS NOTHING
and could aspire to that and not a false LIKE YOU? I CAN ONLY
entity created for sales and the media.
IMAGINE THE SADNESS
Do you think clients and brands can get
away with such manipulation without Do you feel that the use of a National or
their being any impact on the model? International Policy on healthy model
use and positive body image would help
Its really sad, its like the client doesnt the industry in regards to promoting
know that the model will know that they body confidence and positive
have changed it completely. Can you self-esteem within young females?
imagine looking at a image of yourself
which looks nothing like you? I can only 100% there is a lot of models that are
imagine the sadness that I would feel if so underweight, even some that I have
I witnessed it, and it happened to me! worked with. To young girls they look
I think it would be really damaging and amazing, but if a doctor was to analyse
could lower your confidence massively. them, I am sure they would be worried.
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With enough work people can
construct the appearance that they
want. Such understanding emphasises
the visual, pointing towards a world of
gazes, mirrors and spectacles
Stratton (1996)
MODERN
MUSE
Model: Aimee Song

Photography: Song of Style
At a time when less than 50% of

18-24 year old females read Fashion
and Beauty magazines, the world is Aimee Song falls into this group. But
turning into a digital entity, allowing for not only does she fall in to the group,
not only magazines to question their she helped create it. The first fashion
standing, but allowing for everyday blog appeared online in 2003, and Song
people to become part of the in-group, of Style (Aimees blog) launched in
and present themselves how they want 2005, and quite literally took over. She
to be seen, in return for reassaurance began blogging while studying interior
and likes, boosting ones self-esteem, architecture in San Francisco, originally
confidence and potential career goals as an outlet for interior design shots. On
in the blogging realm. This instant a whim, Song uploaded a photograph of
accessibilty to, and obsession with social one of her outfits and it quickly sparked
media, allows for one to create a style positive feedback from strangers around
for themselves, and in turn creating and the world online. Then the luxury brands
curating their own digital magazines, followed in tow. Now, Aimee has an
opposed to being dictated to by monthly Influencer Agency whom are also in
editors within publishing to dictate control of Instagram, YouTube, Twitter
what is in, or not. These magazines and Pintrest, which reaches more than
are not page turners however, they 8m followers collectively. She also has a
are Instagram feeds, online blogs and team of photographers whom follow and
Pintrest accounts, documenting their capture her every move, at home in LA
every move, every look and style. or on her travels.
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Due to her success, a booked titled by Macys flea-fashion ambassador.

Capture Your Style has been released; Song is clearly being recognised by
Songs own guide to branding yourself Wintour and major brand leaders as a
for social media, and was instantly force not to be reckoned with, but to be
featured in both The New York Times joined.
and Forbes Magazine. This is where
the magazine VS blogger challenge lies But with this influencer game comes a
though; are magazines being outdone dangerous side note of how Instagram
my marketing extraordinares and and social media can make, the normal
influencers, whom now have more person feel, or the person who has tried
influence over consumer culture than their best at blogging but still cannot
Anna Wintour from Vogue US? Its highly reach that status. Capture Your Style is
possible. sold and marketed as follows;
Stratton claims that, [with enough work] Inside, youll learn ways to craft your
people can construct the appearance voice and story on Instagram: all about
that they want. Such understanding how to edit your photos using the best
emphasises the visual, pointing towards apps and filters, how to prop and
a world of gazes, mirrors and spectacles style food and fashion photos, how
where they eye is the central sense to gain more followers, and secrets
and the body is its major focus. This behind building a top Instagram brand,
is resonant with social media and transforming an Instagram hobby into a
magazines, whereby the camera, or successful business
public eye becomes a mirror, allowing
for distorted self-perceptions, with Sound appealing? Of course. But how
one being unable to recognise what does living a life of curated, filtered
is real, or not, adding aesthetic pressure, and edited images make the everyday
especially in a world of social media. person feel? Song would argue that
For Song these spectacles and she, represents the masses because
constructive work has worked incredibly Im a real person, not a supermodels
well; Since reaching influencer stardom, or celebrity, so consumers can relate
she has been made brand ambassador more, yet if you ask someone on the
for Laura Mercier, launched her own highstreet, someone from the norm,
fashion line, called Jame, guest-edited they would argue that such bloggers
Korean Vogue, walked the Dolce and present and represent an impossible
Gabbana SS17 catwalk show at NYFW, and ideal look which the average person
has featured in Vogue US and Womens cannot achieve. If only Instagram made
Wear Daily. In addition, collaborations real life filters.. you cant edit real life.
have been formed with brands such as
True Religion, Fossil, Levis and 7 for All This statement can make one feel
Mankind, and has since been employed unsettled, but also can make one
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question this new career choice of Compared to magazines where one

Influencer marketing and blogging in knows that the photography or editorials
relation to self-perceptions, aspirations which are being viewed or directed, are
and ideals. In regard to this, due to the curated and fuelled by models, makeup
continuous perfect posts and ease artists, hairdressers and stylists, social
of some bloggers reaching international media paints a picture that what one
influencer status, it can be taken that posts from their personal account is
every photo is not, planned and edited real. Magazines can be interpreted
post-production, however Songs book, in different ways due to being mass
captures this process diminishing the produced for a wide audience within
secrets of bloggers everywhere. In some a designed demographic, dependant
ways, this is a positive that she has upon the viewer, how they percieve it,
revealed how bloggers and influencers and ultimately if they choose to read
work; based on their contructed lives, that particular publication. However,
whilst to those who do not follow her with social media, each blog is tailored
or know of Capture Your Style, may be and is directed to a very specific type
niave to this process and take whay they of person, through the use of hashtags
see as real. and curated imagery. Influencers are
becoming the new models, role models
Due to the rise in blogger culture in the and leaders of the fashion world,
past decade, many theorists have began dominating the social media scene and
to adapt their research and analogies to the publishing world. Social media users
this phenomenon and how this affects may see this a positive, or a negative,
the viewer. Tagg took the lead, stating, depending on their mind-set and
status [within] technology varies with viewers on the bloggersphere, whilst
the power relations that invest [in] it, brands are using influencers opposed
whilst Rose claims; photography is to models to endorse and promote
often thought of as picturing reality, their brands and products; through
implying that fabricated realities such both catwalk shows and PR stunts via
as Songs, may impact on the self- social media. But, ultimately, magazine
perception, confidence and self-esteem publishers are turning a negative of
of the viewer. a preference of social media into a
positive, in an aim to counteract their
In contrast, it can also be said that sales and open doors to new readership.
there is a sense of pleasure and
gratification that is gained through This combined strategy of utilising
looking at what we cannot have or different media channels in an aim to
achieve, allowing one to still feel in tune re-vamp a fading world of print-based
with such lifestyles, therefore using editorials appears to be working, but
social media platforms such as Instagram how long until these modern muses
and YouTube everyday. completely take over?
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Different people of different
cultural backgrounds, under different
circumstances and at different times
make different meanings, and so
create and experience different
social realities
Saunders (2012)
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The media influences slim ideals,
and potentially can trigger eating
disorders. As a result 1.6m in the UK
alone suffer
B-EAT (2011)
CANDIDLY
ASOS
Model: Various
Photography: ASOS SS17
ASOS is known to be the number 1, global

fashion destination for 20-somethings.
Selling more than 85,000 products
through localised mobile and web
experiences, ASOS deliver daily to 240
countries and destinations around
the world. With this being said, ASOS
have a huge responsibility to ensure
that both products and advertising are
targetted responsibly to their 12.4m
diverse customers, and with their stance
as a market leader within the Fashion
Industry, ASOS take the welfare of
both their customers and models very
seriously. At a time where social media
is on the rise, and perceptions are being With ASOS being accessible to over
distorted through an array of digital 240 countries worldwide, how does
lenses, Jessica Andrews from the Social the Model Welfare policy work on
Responsibilty team and Robert Crest, a an International scale? Are different
Senior Specialist Womenswear designer ethnicties and body types accounted
for ASOS, talk candidly on the companies for in order to not only show Western
policies and procedures, ensuring good faces and physiques?
practice globally. ASOS are the only
global company to enforce such welfare JA: The main focus of the policy is the
policies, and hope to make a positive welfare and wellbeing of the models
difference in a challenging time for working with ASOS, so it doesnt specify
Fashion; by keeping what they put out in the need to represent differences in
the media as close to real as possible. body shapes or averages. However as
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part of the wider Fashion with Integrity So, who do you work with to form
programme we focus on diversity and such policies, and are these supported
inclusion so the model booking team going forward?
is aware of the importance of ensuring
that our models reflect our diverse RC: The design team obviously doesnt
customer base. work in isolation. We have very strong
relationships within our Buying and
I think that ASOS does a pretty good Garment Technology teams to ensure
job of this already but we are always policies are followed throughout
striving to ensure that all body types, the process. Our supplier bases are
races, etc, are represented across all of also an extension of this and regular
our channels. contact and visits build this trust and
continue updating the information and
How are ASOS perceived in the Fashion expectations we hold within ASOS.
Industry and ecommerce world in
regards to following guidelines and JA: When forming a policy it is important
policies? It is noticed that other brands to ensure all of the relevant stakeholders
and organisations in the Industry which within the business are involved. For
do not have such pre-set policies. example, for a retouching policy this
would include a group of people, so, the
RC: I hope ASOS is perceived to be quite Production team, the model booking
aspirational in terms of body image and team and the creative directors.
dressing any body shape.
We would also potentially involve a
We have 4 womenswear specialist critical friend i.e. a charity or initiative,
Own Brand departments Curve, that it well known for working in the field
Tall, Petite/Petite Tall, and Maternity/ so that they can provide external advice
Maternity Tall, and we also sell Branded as the policy is formed. This really helps
Specialist brands too. [ASOS] to ensure that we are on top of
our game, and that nothing out of line
We [ASOS] strive to be the top of our is carried out which could be perceived
game, and hope that all of the work done negatively by the viewer and consumer.
within head office is evident on site We take this quite seriously.
through both the end product and social
media outlets. We dont use advertising, Do you believe that all brands and
aside from our own magazine which organisations in the Fashion Industry
is available to customers, we live off should follow policies and guidelines,
word of mouth and the reputation this ensuring that Positive Body Image and
spreads, the feedback we have had from Model Welfare are accounted for? Or,
questionnaires and focus groups have do you think the Industry would benefit
been very positive. from National or International policies?
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BOUNDARIES ARE RC: In general, I think that there should

be a level of general awareness and
NOW BLURRING AND boundaries which industries should
THE TIDE IS TURNING. adhere to, but appreciate to make it
POSITIVE BODY IMAGE national or international would require
a big body of work. I think boundaries
AWARENESS IS NOW are now slowly blurring and with recent
OUT THERE NOT TO catwalk shows using plus size, older
BE IGNORED BUT generations and androgynous models
the tide is turning and Positive body
CELEBRATED. THERE image awareness is now out there not to
IS STILL A LOT TO BE be ignored but celebrated. There is still
DONE HOWEVER a lot to still be done however.
JA: I feel that all brands within the

Fashion Industry should draw up their
own policies and guidelines. I think this
would promote organic change from
within the industry that still allows for
the creativity and vision to continue but
also ensure the wellbeing of models and
the public.
When National or International policies

are put in place they can help and
promote change more quickly as long as
they are not too prescriptive. However,
these types of policies are quite often
not very easy for brands to navigate and
can become a burden with admin and
quashing creativity, so do not allow the
industry to find a positive solution from
within, which I think is what ultimately
drives long term change.
What sort of questions does the public

in regards to Body Image and Model
Welfare raise?
JA: The main questions we receive really

are in regards to our retouching policy.
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Have any problems arisen in regards to We also have wider programmes in place product/trends, but also just to touch
modelling agencies not complying with to highlight the impact social media base and see whats going on in their
these policy guidelines? can have on body image and mental family and community of followers. This
health. For example, we work with the is an invaluable resource and is why the
RC: Not that Im aware of, but I would WE HAVE RESORTED Diana Award (a charity that is working customer has become more aware and
like to think that ASOS would only work TO FINDING OUR to prevent bullying) and we have been educated in the way they dress and as a
with agencies which have guidelines partnered with them for the launch of result can dress with confidence.
OWN MODELS; OFTEN
and rules which embrace and support their #MySenseOfSelf! project which
all body types, and as a result any issues THROUGH INSTAGRAM, teaches young people about body So, what do you think are the benefits
are dealt with prior to production teams FESTIVALS, COMPS OR confidence and self-esteem. of having such ASOS policies and
meeting or hiring our models. ideologies in place?
EVEN AT TIMES FROM
The focus of the project is on an activity
JA: Yeah, I agree. Ultimately its up THE ASOS OFFICE! in which they draw an outline of their RC: The benefit to me is simply having
to the ASOS Model booking team to neck and shoulders on a large piece of less boundaries, but naturally having to
decide which models we want to use media is positive and this is monitored paper and then write words around the think outside the box more because as a
on our website, or for any other media and addressed constantly. We use outline that shows what makes them up designer you arent always designing for
channel, so they should be following the social media as a resource to gain an (i.e. I love cooking, my favourite colour yourself it makes you appreciate what
guidelines outlined in our policies, such understanding of what our customer is red). When they have filled the paper you are giving as a service.
as only using models with measurements needs also. This is usually free of any around their outline they take a selfie
above a UK size 8. boundaries and sometimes the more with the paper behind them. The activity And, do you think that there are any
honest the better as all we want is to highlights that when people take selfies negative aspects or restraints in regards
However, we do sometimes face issues make sure that ASOS customers and post them on social media, the selfie to working with such strict policies
due to modelling agencies presenting are happy. doesnt show who they are as a person and guidelines?
models that have measurements that but just what they look like, especially
are smaller than we would want to use. We have strict rules about what we can after using various filters and apps. We RC: Naturally we have to be sensitive to
For example, in the past we have had post and always address how things may are currently working with the Diana the diversity of our customer base and
challenges in finding agencies who be perceived before being posted. Award to expand on this idea to a more the different ethnic groups, and respect
supply plus size models above a size National level and its an area we would their opinions and beliefs, whether this
16 and as a result have resorted to Do ASOS work with issues surrounding look to continue working in the future. is silhouette or cut, body shape, print or
finding our own models, often through social media and possible Mental Health pattern, or even the colours used.
Instagram, festivals, competitions or and Body Image issues that could be With social media taking off, do ASOS
even from the ASOS office! But you derived from this? work with bloggers coinciding with this? This is by no means a bad thing, as
know, the modelling industry is changing overall it adds another level to the
so we have seen improvements in this JA: We recognise that mental health RC: We do quite a lot of work with design process and can often influence
area recently. issues are one of the biggest challenges bloggers and influencers. For example how trends evolve. It is also a journey
facing young people today, especially for CURVE, our plus size Own Brand, from concept to sample and the end
So, how does the ASOS social media with the rise in social media use. We we have done lookbook shoots with product would hopefully not divide or
platforms comply with these policies? work really hard to ensure that our Gabi Fresh and Felicity Howard, who are deter our customer from their ASOS
social media presence is positive and great aspirational women. We also meet experience, whilst being an enjoyable
RC: Naturally we have a responsibility not negatively impacting on the mental with Plus size bloggers, both UK and learning curve and challenge for the
to ensure any imagery posted on social health and body image of our customers. international for advice and opinions on design team.
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the 101
HOW
TO BE
SOCIAL
MEDIA
FAMOUS
the key to successful
lights fashion marketing;
camera tits, arse, skin,

action provocative poses
and celebrities.
climbing the beauty
blogger ladder; selfie
take selfies, try to be selfie
original and wait for
likes and reassurance. selfie
what to pack
like, for your holiday;
so many camera, vlog camera,

likes iphone, mini ring light,
highligter and sass.
what to do;
hire a photographer,
find a good location, strike
take 5 outfits worth
of photos in a day and a pose
remember, act like no
one is watching.
what to wear;
get buy loads of designer

shit you cant afford,
some style and send it back until
you get sent the real
deal from their PR.
Girls already vulnerable to
self-esteem or body image issues are
most negatively impacted
Hesse-Biber, (2006)
GOOD
AMERICAN
Models: Various; The Good American Squad

Photography: Good American AW16
What inspired the two of you to start

Good American jeans?
KK: Emma and I created Good American

because we wanted jeans that can fit real
women, and we really feel like this has
been lacking in the market. Our denim
line will go from size 0 to size 24, but
2016 saw the launch of a Denim we dont consider this a plus-sized line.
Revolution, founded by KUWTK star We consider this a line for the everyday
Khloe Kardashian and Marketing Expert woman. We believe in embracing a
Emma Greedy, making denim history. womans curves and I feel like now so
With sizes 00-24, Good American aims many people are breaking down these
to be a positive influence in a currently barriers of not only going to a size 6 or
negative world of body shaming and 8, which is considered normal. Im
judging within the fashion industry, very proud of the message Emma and
allowing anyone from skinny to curvy I are trying to get out into the world
to feel beautiful in their own skin. and we really hope that it transcends
Starting from a simple conversation on into making women feel empowered in
what it means to be a woman in todays their own skin and knowing that theres
harsh society of critics, glares and a line thats going to give you all these
lenses, Good American was born and is trends, you can still be fashion-forward
here to stay, make an impact and prove a and have everything that the normal
point; you can have clothing that is made girls have, and I hate to say that, without
to fit you, and not the other way around. having to sacrifice anything else.
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How was it decided that you would cast

real women and fans in your campaign For a lot of women, its so hard to find
instead of booked models? a pair of jeans that fits the right way.
How did you take that problem into
EG: Khlo put out a message on social account when it came to designing
media to say that she was launching Good American?
the brand. We really just wanted
women from all backgrounds to come EG: Well, thats the whole thing, thats
and be part of the campaign. We what everybody talks about and its not
had about 12,000 entries in 24 hours easy, thats why not a lot of brands are
and we invited 250 people to come able to do it. Weve spent a really, really
down to audition for the campaign; it long time developing a product that
was amazing. It was one of the most we can be proud of. There are a lot of
empowering, brilliant days because technical elements. What weve worked
we had all of these girls that had no really hard on is this contour waistband
idea what they were doing; they saw a which acts like a self-belt and it means
manifesto on our website talking about that you never have that gap at the back
our values and what we wanted this if you have a smaller waist and a bigger
company to be and they responded to backside. You sometimes need to make
that. Weve got this incredible campaign alterations and youll never need to do
with all these different women from that in these jeans. The fabric is super
different backgrounds, shapes, sizes, stretchy, has great recovery, the pattern
colors; it was really empowering to do is completely different so that all the
that right at the start of this brand. curve is in the hip. Weve got some very
special stitching on our jeans so even
KK: What I took away from that the though theyre very plain, the stitching
most is that normally when youre on is curved and it actually follows and
auditions people are like, Im not talking accentuates a womans figure.
to you, I want this role, but everyone
who came into the room was like, I just So, before all of this, did you have
made some new friends out there! They someone you looked to as a positive
didnt even know why they were there, body image role model when you were
they just knew there was a positive growing up?
message and they wanted to be part
of it. To see people that excited about KK: Its so interesting because when
doing something thats uplifting, thats I was growing up heroin chic was the
something that really opened our eyes really cool thing. And there was Kate
and made us think, wow there really is Moss. And she was gorgeous, but I was
a huge lack of this positivity in life and like, I dont identify with that body. I
building other women up in this field and always, weirdly enough, was attracted to
its horrible. the Victorias Secret models of the world
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because they were more voluptuous. It

It wasnt even because they were in bras
and panties. It was like, Okay, I finally
see bodies that are a little more like
mine. And theyre not even bigger girls.
They just have bigger breasts and a little
curve. And also looking back there were KK: And with that we created our Good
so many girls with way bigger butts like Squad, which is the wonderful girls we
J,Lo, so its all good! Its important to have representing our line. Theyre bad
me, no matter what size I am or weight I ass real girls who all have a lot going
am, to feel beautiful. Even at my biggest on in their lives. Women who are strong
I was rocking body con dresses and you and so versatile. We have girls of all
couldnt tell me twice. Thats what I think different colors, ethnicities, heights and
Good American is. Its about women of sizes. They have tattoos, shaved heads,
individuality and diversity, but also about literally everything. Because thats really
being comfortable in yourself. Thats now what our world is. Its not about the
what were trying to promote. Its not cookie cutter Im a blonde with long
about fitting into a size two and thats flowing hair look anymore, all people are
what makes you beautiful. I just want different and thats ok.
people to be healthy and love who they
are and be in control of your life. But it
doesnt mean you have to be a size six. ITS NOT ABOUT
FITTING INTO A SIZE
So, overall, what does the name Good TWO AND THATS
American represent for you?
WHAT MAKES YOU
EG: First of all, we thought the name BEAUTIFUL
Good American was a great name. But it
was more about a play on the words and Do you have any good tips for how to try
the connotations of what being good on denim?
means. Can you not be a really sexy girl
who shows off your body and be good EG: Its buy them online and try them
and do good in the world? We wanted at home. We dont want that dressing
our company to also behave like a good room mirror situation. We stock them at
American. Its about paying a fair living Nordstrom and were very, very happy to
wage to people, about operating in a be in stores, but the online experience
way people would find acceptable and has brought a whole new dimension to
manufacturing in America. So all those what is a really tricky purchase. If you
values of what it conjures up to be a can, buy a few pairs and try them on in
good American is what our company the comfort of your own home with your
should be and how it should behave. own clothes. Thats a major plus.
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KK: I used to be a sales employee. And

sales employees, thats their job. I have
been convinced that I look so good in
something and Ive gotten home and
been like, What the fuck did I just
buy? Im a big online shopper. I think
nowadays its so accessible and easy.
You can do it on your phone. I just feel
Im making the decision myself when I
shop online.
EG: And the nice thing about our

website is weve shot everything on
three different sized women. So you can
see who youre closest in size to and see
HAVING SIZES
how she looks. Which I think is a nice
touch on the website. 0 TO 24 IS NOT A
WEIRD THING.
Its unusual to have a online website
THE AVERAGE SIZE
that showcases the clothes in various
sizes isnt it? WOMAN IN AMERICA
IS A SIZE 16. SHE
EG: Why isnt everybody doing that?
SHOULD BE ABLE TO
Were like, This is such a good feeling!
Why is everyone not doing it! But the GO IN HER LOCAL
reality of the fashion industry is that its STORE AND FIND A
really stuck. Its stuck in this idea of only
PAIR OF JEANS!
providing sample sizes. Its stuck in this
idea of when youre in a department
store you cant actually go onto the
designer denim floor and find anything
above a 10. And 10 is relatively small. Its
ridiculous. So this feels revolutionary
because it kind of is. We actually hope
other brands follow suit and it becomes
the norm. Thats why we keep talking
about a denim revolution. Having sizes
0 to 24 is not a weird thing. The average
size woman in America is a size 16. She
should be able to go in her local store
and find a beautiful pair of jeans!
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Social media presents and represents
an impossible ideal look, the average
person cannot achieve this. If only
Instagram made real life filters... you
cant edit real life
Anon, (2017)
SAMANTHA
RAVNDAHL
Model and Makeup: Samantha Ravndahl

Photography: Ruby James
Samantha Ravndahl (@ssssamanthaa),

boasts a staggering 2.4m followers on
Instagram alone. She is a Canadian
beauty blogger and vlogger, who rose to
fame with her candid YouTube channel
(formerly known as Batalash Beauty)
back in 2014 before the beauty boom
exploded worldwide. Exploring the
impacts that social media platforms
have had on her, Samantha talks openly
about the career path that many find oh, Anyone would of thought that being a
so glamorous; yet behind the visage is beauty influencer would be the dream
danger of self-perception issues. job; events, freebies, sponsorships and
constant admiration. But what happens
Known for being brutally honest, loud when you reach a level of influence that
and brash with both personality and starts to in turn influence your own
her style of reviews and tutorials alike, behaviour and believes? With a large
Samantha gives her account of her social media following, fans and high
experience as a modern day influencer expectations, it can be hard to break
and the subsequent pressures which go away after growing to an exponentially
hand-in-hand with such title. high status of admiration.
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Everyone expects me to look like I do on

Instagram all the time. I dont wear glam
makeup all the time, Samantha states.
She continues, you know, everyone
expects you to look photo-ready all the
fucking time, hinting at competitive
and exceptive behaviours from social
media communities and social groups.
It appears it is taken that what is seen
on social media is real, and not edited,
airbrushed and well photoshopped
imagery forming part of the act,
therefore it is expected you look the
same in day to day life, all the time. Its
become a competition about who can
look the most fucking glamorous at 8am
in the gym. And then document it on
social media, Samantha claims hinting
at the narcissist traits of those involved
in the industry. All this has done to me
is cheapen all the experiences I have.
Like, I get taken away to amazing places
I could only dream of, and Im not even
taking the scenery in or where I am. Its
become about where the best lighting is,
or what acts as the best backdrop for a
photo to post online.
Its painful to hear that social media

and the opinions of others can damage
someones life experiences, as well
as their values and self confidence.
Samantha states that she was taken away
by an undisclosed brand for a launch
event, and was bought clothes to wear,
even though she took her own, and that
she was the only influencer in the group
to have this experience; they must of
thought I was too casual or something, it
sucks, its like let me be me. The role of
an influencer these days is that you are
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paid to be beautiful and look a certain

way, and apparently I didnt look that
certain way.
But, it seems that influencer and blogger

culture hasnt always been this way;
this culture, was initially a positive
experience, where blogging originally
had an emphasis on makeup artistry
skillset, and actually being fucking good
at the craft, opposed to this present EVERYONE EXPECTS
day ideology of being classed as an
influencer and how many likes or views
YOU TO LOOK
you get. This change echos the increase PHOTO-READY ALL
of beauty bloggers and YouTubers THE FUCKING TIME
around the world, apparently in the
West. It seems that everyone wants a influencers were offered the
piece of the influencer game, which opportunity to create their own
in turn has become damaging to those lipstick shade to be sold in their native
working in it, as well as those who view it countries; a very clever marketing
for fun or guidance. trick from the global brand, whilst also
promoting their social media accounts
Samantha at one point in her career, in a new and tactical manner.
was massively against sponsorships
and undisclosed advertisements, but It appears that the influencer industry
now with her increased following has is growing, and Samantha knows she
been offered many opportunities got lucky with her success - it was all
and now makes it clear in all of her about the timing, and I think I offered
posts and videos, which are and are something different at the time, as well
not sponsored. Im not gonna lie, if as being honest about shit. I wont say
someone offers you $5000 and you get I like something if I dont and I wont
taken to Bora Bora to promote a brand, work with brands I dont agree with -
or a brand offers you money to do a and is now successful enough to pick
video, or go to an event and talk about and choose who she works with. But at
a specific product, you arent gonna the same time, self-perceptions and
turn that down. Who would? We all have selfhood are being dented, manipulated
to live and have bills to pay, Samantha and criticised all the time, in person and
states openly and honestly. March 2017 on social media. Is there ever a way back
also saw the launch of Samanthas own down to normality when you reach the
MAC Lipstick in collaboration with top of your game, or is this something
the brand. 10 of the worlds largest that you have to learn to live with?
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WESTERNbeautyinfluencers
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INFLUENCERS
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the ones to watch on Instagram

With the world going beauty bad,
The Industry magazine has selected
the most influential beauty bloggers to
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@iluvsarahii
3.5m followers
@ssssamanthaa
2.4m followers
@christendominique
1.1m followers
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EASTASIANbeautyinfluencers
put washi tape on to support photos

and behind pink colour blocks on right East Asian
(doko folder and illustrations from kawaii
collage - on mac)
BEAUTY
INFLUENCERS
the ones to watch on Instagram
Beauty influencers in Eastern Asia are
still low-key, not being recognised
or trusted as much as celebrities to
endorse major brands and products,
however; The Industry magazine has
selected a few we predict will be big
when the tide turns!
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The Universal Elite in present day
society holds up to its members
the role of the consumer, and the
members of our society are likewise
judged by their ability and willingness
to play that role
Bauman, (2004)
KYLIE;
KYMAJESTY

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The increase in blogger culture,
particularly in relation to Instagram
and YouTube, has allowed for many
to reach celebrity status themselves;
and in return the media has adapted
to [this] reflecting the world of
celebrity dominance
Gibson, (2012)
MANNY
X
JEFFREE
Models: Manny Gutierrez and Jefree Star

Makeup: Manny Gutierrez and Jefree Star
Photography: Jefree Star Cosmetics
Influencers and bloggers are becoming

extremely successful in the West, and
thanks to social media platforms this
has expanded beyond the stereotypical
target market of females.With only
23% (Vuelio, 2016) of beauty bloggers
being male, the gender divide is slowly
changing, whilst impacting the distortion
of the male gaze and perceptions at the
same time.
Manny Gutierrez and Jeffree Star, are

the most influential male influencers of
the 21st century. With a celebrity status,
7m YouTube followers, and 8m Instagram
followers between them, the male stars
have recently teamed up with a cosmetic
collaboration of liquid lipsticks and
highlighters, taking over the beauty
world unlike ever seen before.
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The beauty world can be tough to crack, Manny took a similar route to Moments like these are some of the
but Manny and Jeffree are no strangers encouraging differentiation in the reasons these particular influencers
to the industry, and along their way to beauty industry, using Instagram as a pour their hearts and souls into creating
cosmetic stardom have also changed the platform to promote his artistry skills content every single day. Inspiring men
face of it; for the good. and YouTube to showcase tutorials and as well as women to embrace what
collaborative videos with Jeffree and they love and who they are has become
Each has their own story, but together I BELIEVE THAT influencer Patrick Starrr alike. In 2015 their mantra, hence joining forces.
the powerhouse dominate social it was announced that an eyeshadow Manny states that, men want to feel
media, sponsorships and product BOYS DESERVE JUST palette created with Makeup Geek the same way that women feel [and
sales, leading to the 2017 collaboration AS MUCH COSMETIC Cosmetics would be launched and sold be] empowered in that way. Clearly
of a limited edition set of on-trend RECOGNITION AS GIRLS internationally. This single product their passion, drive, personality and
products compiling of two liquid caused such an online sensation and candid honesty has resulted in the
lipsticks and a highlighter; which sold IN THE INDUSTRY hype, that it crashed the sites servers world watching and catching on - when
out internationally in less than a day. The within 1 hour of being released and both influencers were starting out,
MANNY MUA
notion of two males releasing a makeup propelled his success to the next level. male makeup artists were few and far
range has been recieved warmly, with In 2016, Manny was the first ever male between on YouTube and Instagram and
open arms, despite the industry still ambassador for Maybelline Cosmetics, were often only seen behind the scenes
being predominatley led by females. appearing in a range of print and digitally of catwalk shows.
led campaign materials and videos.
Starting off as a MySpace star in the Now, he is sponsored by the likes of But despite the positive demeanours,
early 2000s, Jeffree was noticed for his NYX Cosmetics, Urban Decay and Kylie when your career involves baring
pink hair and outlandish makeup looks. Cosmetics to promote their brands, your soul to millions of people, trolls
Increasing followers, and a change in products and events. inevitably come out of the woodwork. I
the direction of social media saw him get hate every single day, saying Im gay
push his way into the beauty scene as a Even though the route to success [and] going to hell, or that I dont know
career path, working as a freelance make sounds easy for both male stars, Manny what Im doing or that I need help. Now
up artist with celebrity clients, fashion claims that the path wasnt easy due to that I have this platform, it makes me
editorials, music videos and weddings. being a guy; in the beginning, it was want to fight even harder claims Manny,
His success grew, leading on to YouTube really confusing; my parents and friends Jeffree falls under a similar umbrella,
tutorials which became an international didnt know what was going on, he says, being known for being different and
sensation. Now, Jeffree is known for his they thought I was trying to become a proud of it; no hate to anyone else,
makeup master classes taught around woman, and they didnt understand. but all these big YouTubers do the same
the world, and his own cosmetic line, However, several years later the tides shit: glowy, bronzy, boring makeup, and
branded, Jeffree Star Cosmetics, have turned as he explains a recent Im like, Can we have something else,
claiming that the range is for anyone encounter at a meet and greet event in please? So Im stepping in.
who is fearless enough to be their own the US; a guy walked in, he was 12 or 14
person. Being a fan of makeup since he with a full face of makeup and his dad It appears that even though personally
was 13, Jeffree hopes to inspire each was there, this macho man with blue they may of had negative experiences,
other to stay true to who we are despite jeans and a cowboy hat. He was so proud the positive impact of helping others
critism and stereotyping, encouraging of his son. It felt like the world was with their self-perception encourages
diversity and positive self-hood. changing in that moment. an ever-diversifying, positive industry.
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Attractiveness of Japanese women
was rated the highest for light skin
Tagal et al for Shiseido, (2016)
JAPANESE
BEAUTY
Models: Lauren de Graaf, Zhenya Migovych,

Katherine Moore, Ally Ertel, Luping Wang and
Angelica Erthal.
Makeup: Emi Kaneko
Photography: Nicholas Kantor
Warchocki states that in regard to body

image and beauty trends, fashion
magazines are considered a main
source of information regarding the
attractive ideal posing as a sourcebook
of unattainable, nor maintainable
looks. This is known to be due to an
influx of advertisements and product Whilst proving to be a good sales
endorsements that present such looks technique of enticing a consumer into
and products in a way that evokes a dream world of aesthetics, this also
consumers to buy them (Gonzalez), in an enforces the ideology that with such
aim to achieve the proposed ideal. products, one may also look this way
and achieve such image in return,
This movement is however moving away therefore affecting ones self-perception,
from traditional fashion advertisements self-hood and individuality. But why in
as seen in the past 2-3 years, influenced Japan is there an emphasis on facial
by the rise of beauty trends and brands, looks opposed to physiques? Enticing
therefore propelling advertising into a a consumer into a dream world of
realm. This is evident especially in Japan aesthetics, this ideology of full-beauty
where not only fashion magazines are on magazines also enforces the ideology
offer, full glossy beauty magazines can that with such products, one may also
also be seen on the shelves, unlike in the look this way and achieve such image
West, launching a constant emphasis on in return, therefore affecting ones self-
looking young and light skin. esteem and body image.
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It is apparent that Western and Japanese in-group and out-group comparisons

socio-cultural ideals and aspirations are are prevalent in day-to-day lives,
different. The West have an emphasis contrasting with how Western cultures
on a pursuit to perfection, replicating implies this through a more digital,
celebrity, icons, or model looks, whilst celebrity and icon led trend, rather
Japan maintains a focus on Western than being influenced by historical and
culture and socio-cultural, historical socio-cultural roots. By intergroup
traditions. Unlike Western women comparison, whether in the West, or in
whom often cherish their beauty of Japan one can tell compare their looks
diversity and race, Ashikari claims that and strive to be apart of a group through
in contrast, Japanese women strive to aesthetic changes. In the West this is
be white in order to negate from a done through tanning and glamour,
us and them dichotomy, whilst also whilst in Japan, skin-lightening and
being influenced by the media denoting youthful, beautiful skin takes precedent,
ideals through international advertising mimicking what they expect the ideal
and marketing campaigns. Western to also be like.
The dichotomy regards class and social Wagatsuma argues that the notion
status in Japan rooting back to the of white/beautiful versus black/
1800s. Japanese beauty blogger Nicole ugly originates from a preference of
Takahashi explains; those whom worked whiteness being rooted in Japanese
manual labour jobs outside gained a tan, peoples own history combined with
and were therefore deemed by society a huge Westernised consumer culture.
to be poor, whilst those who worked This culture is often seen in department
inside, were lucky enough to keep stores; Western brands such as LOreal
their light skin, in turn exuding a more will still use Western models for the
affluent status. For Western women campaigns, whilst Japanese brands such
this dichotomy is often hard to relate as Shiseido will take the same approach,
to, with the polar opposite being key to hammering home a constant ideal of an
their lifestyles and ideals; being tanned ideal light skinned woman being the
means one has been on holiday, and has face of modern day beauty. In Japanese
enough money or the privilege to do so, culture, Western models will feature
whilst also stemming back to fashion in highbrow magazines such as Vogue
runway shows such as Victoria Secret, Japan, mimicking this socio-cultural
whereby all the models are bronzed, ideal. Muramatsu, the Beauty Director
deeming a sexy look. at Vogue Japan states that if an ideal
Western model cant be booked for a
In theoretical terms for context, this photoshoot, Western-looking Japanese
correlates with Tajfel and Turners models will be used giving the Japanese
(1986) social identity model, whereby a symbol of aspiration and affluence to
in-group and out-group comparisons strive towards and buy into.
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JAPANESEbeauty
Cash et al. conducted a study for supplements, face masks and drinks.
THOSE WHOM Japanese beauty and skincare brand Products of this bizarre nature to
WORKED Shiseido in 2016, claiming that applying Western women, claim to give babyish
OUTSIDE GAINED facial cosmetics affects womens self- skin, hinting at youthfulness. The
image positively even if in Japan this advertisements and product packaging
A TAN, AND WERE denotes youthful, natural skin. Takahashi however show this in a perverted
THEREFORE also claims that the typical Japanese manner, opposed to using youthful
DEEMED TO woman applies makeup often to look models. Images often used showcase
like there is not makeup on, rather Western babies to endorse such
BE POOR; using cosmetics to polish perfect, product traits and contents. This itself
WHILST THOSE light skin, opposed to focusing on heavy shows an extreme cultural obsession
WHO WORKED and glamourous makeup trends which with youthfulness. It is worth noting
are often seen in the West, and this is however in context, that Japanese child
INSIDE, KEPT reinforced through beauty editorials as pornography was only made illegal in
THEIR LIGHT often seen in the Japanese editions of 2014, hammering home how popular
SKIN, EXUDING Vogue and Harpers Bazaar. The Shiseido youth and baby culture is in Japan
study also found that, attractiveness of across an array of markets.
AN AFFLUENT Japanese women was rated the highest
STATUS.. for light makeup faces, opposed to heavy In addition, many cosmetics brands such
makeup faces. as Maybelline in Japan, are promoted
using fair skinned Japanese models with
This is reflected through the range of blonde hair and blue eyes, echoing and
beauty products available in Japan, promoting the stereotypical Western
most of which embody; skin-lightening, ideal woman, which are often shown in
and anti-aging. Kikuchi et al. states editorials and advertising campaigns.
that, aging has a negative effect on
the skin that is important for aesthetic It is evident that even though the
evaluation of the face ... revealing that Japanese ideal stems back to a
aging increases colour heterogenity, historical, socio-cultural background,
meaning a wide range of beauty there is an influx of Westernised
products are available to counteract this consumer culture which influences
natural change, whilst also conforming the self-perceptions of many, in order
with the ideal look of white, Western to achieve a desired look which is not
skin as popularised through advertising, natural for ones race nor ethnicity, even
magazines and consumer culture. though deemed the ideal. It can be
The range of beauty-led products in thought however, that on the flip side
Japan reinforces this through the use of how in Western society would one feel
copywriting and model selection. Anti- and react to being constantly bombared
aging products in Japan often include with images of Japanese women? How
collagen and placenta extracts, coming would this affect the perceptions of
in the form of creams, cosmetics, women? Maybe we will never know..
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NICOLE INTERVIEW - JAP-
ANESE PRODUCTS AND
SKINCARE ROUTINE
NICOLE INTERVIEW - JAP-
ANESE PRODUCTS AND
SKINCARE ROUTINE
TANNING ADS SKIN LIGHTENING ADS
TOP JAPANESE PRODUCTS
POSITIVE BEAUTY INFLUENCERS
- BUNNY, PIXIWOOS
POSITIVE BEAUTY INFLUENCERS
- BUNNY, PIXIWOOS

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The internet allows people to present

an inflated and self-focused view of

Model: Tam Dexter

Do you feel that working as a model,

Working around this major issue in

Model: Aimee Song

At a time when less than 50% of

Due to her success, a booked titled by Macys flea-fashion ambassador.

question this new career choice of Compared to magazines where one

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ASOS is known to be the number 1, global

BOUNDARIES ARE RC: In general, I think that there should

JA: I feel that all brands within the

When National or International policies

What sort of questions does the public

JA: The main questions we receive really

advertising beauty on instagram now

advertising beauty on instagram now

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camera tits, arse, skin,

so many camera, vlog camera,

get buy loads of designer

Models: Various; The Good American Squad

What inspired the two of you to start

KK: Emma and I created Good American

How was it decided that you would cast

because they were more voluptuous. It

KK: I used to be a sales employee. And

EG: And the nice thing about our

Model and Makeup: Samantha Ravndahl

Samantha Ravndahl (@ssssamanthaa),

Everyone expects me to look like I do on

Its painful to hear that social media

paid to be beautiful and look a certain

But, it seems that influencer and blogger

the ones to watch on Instagram

put washi tape on to support photos

Eliquidus, omnis exceres et debitae optaerem.

Eliquidus, omnis exceres et debitae optaerem.

Eliquidus, omnis exceres et debitae optaerem.

Models: Manny Gutierrez and Jefree Star

Influencers and bloggers are becoming

Manny Gutierrez and Jeffree Star, are

Models: Lauren de Graaf, Zhenya Migovych,

Warchocki states that in regard to body

It is apparent that Western and Japanese in-group and out-group comparisons

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