The Secret to Victoria's Secret

Don't let the bright lights, singing pop stars, and network exposure fool you. What those models wear in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show are plain old bra and panties from the retail giant that are embellished with extra glitter, rhinestones, ornaments, and whatever props the scene calls for. If you walk with grace, power, and confidence, you're swim suit can look like theirs too ladies (and some of you naughty fellas).

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Look at how they STRIDE and use fluidity on the catwalk. No dramatics needed, except a lil cheesy wink or arm movement here and there.
*Banji-pumps off to bed*

Regional Aesthetics (part 3)

This is the final addition to my east coast modeling troupe regional aesthetic article.

Florida is home to some very interesting troupes in the United States. The state is a giant peninsula with a tropical climate and a cultural clash between Anglo-American values and the Latin American heritage of its many residents.  It’s a state where the beach, and the millions of dollars in tourism profits it brings annually affect the life of its inhabitants, influencing public policy, environmental regulation, cuisine, and most notably, fashion.  Indeed, of the regions of the east coast outside New York City, Miami is arguably the most important hub for retail.  It is fashion industry that has a heavy influence on the performance modeling style of the Florida troupes, which have become an anti-thesis to those in North Carolina and the D.C., Maryland, Virginia areas.

John Galliano - Fall Winter 2011/2012 Full Fashion Show - Menswear - Hig...

Leave it to Galliano to spice up the mens collections of fashion. I love his taste and unconventional vibrancy. Get into the mild performance the models give. As a user commented below, Galliano doesn't just give you a collection of clothes, he transports you into another world. If you couldn't feel the cold air and buoyant attitude of Eastern Europe while watching this, I don't know what to tell you!

Professional Runway: F/W 11/12 GIORGIO ARMANI FULL SHOW

Looks like colors of stormy weather and 1950's meets 90's euro club chic (towards the end) are the inspiration behind Armani's new F/W collection. It's very masculine, but with an...intellectual side. It reminds me of the film noir genre. The good thing for those regular joes out there, most of the men's collections out there look A LOT like attire you can find in MensWareHouse, Sears, Belks, and other traditional department stores, cause they are quite reserved this year.

Side Note: Is it me or did the first wave of models resemble actor James Franco? Maybe it was just the way they were styled. Gotta love Italian/Greek men.

Courtesy of Fashion TV FMEN

Top 10: Don'ts In Runway

Ok, so some of these I can agree with, minus the Jessica White, Chanel Iman, and Beyonce disses. However, if you're new to performance modeling or teaching newbies, this could be a good watch.

Top 10: Best Catwalkers/ Models With The Best Walk

This is of models from the past decade mind you, but I think seeing some of these walks is a little interesting. Some of these chicks aren't my total favs, but they work it none the less.

Side, Pivot Twist, Dior: Naomi Campbell Style!

People who don't understand the whole performance runway art form like to criticize it as being "not real modeling," and "ghetto." I decided to put up some vintage Naomi Campbell clips showing her doing a couple of footwork elements and runway acknowledgements (circa 90's) to prove them wrong. She was paid for those pumps and twirls! Plus, it's Naomi, you can't go wrong there!