Topic: Tyra Banks

7 Things About the Fashion Industry I Learned from Tyra Banks’ ‘Modelland’

7 Things About the Fashion Industry I Learned from Tyra Banks' 'Modelland'
Models have superpowers
Other countries that produce models have stupid names
Actresses are the scum of the earth
The ticket to modeling stardom is the SM-IZE
Male models have feelings too

After I read a sample of Tyra Banks‘ new novel Modelland a few weeks ago, I thought it sounded like a fashion-themed ripoff of The Hunger Games. However, I got my hands on a copy of the full text, which comes out on September 13, and think there’s a lot more going on that just one plotline that reminds me of Suzanne Collins‘ hugely successful trilogy. The book is also a gateway into the mind of Tyra herself, and there’s a lot to be gleaned from peeking into her – or her ghostwriter’s – psyche. But what did it teach me about being a model? More »

Tyra Banks’ Novel ‘Modelland’ Is a Fashion-Inspired ‘Hunger Games’ Knockoff

Tyra Banks' Novel 'Modelland' Is a Fashion-Inspired 'Hunger Games' Knockoff

Tyra Banks’ novel Modelland comes out on September 13. The book is about a fictional world where families push their daughters to compete for the chance to be taken to a place called, well, Modelland. There, the girls learn to become “Intoxibellas,” which are probably a mix of geishas and superheroes. The first chapter is up on Barnes and Noble’s website, and I couldn’t help but notice how many similarities Modelland has with The Hunger Games. That’s a smart move on Tyra’s part, since the Hunger Games trilogy is the biggest thing in Hollywood right now. So where are the overlaps? More »

Elle Canada Takes A (Maybe Racist) Jab At Naomi Campbell

Elle Canada Takes A (Maybe Racist) Jab At Naomi Campbell

This is Elle Canada’s July cover featuring 16-year-old Herieth Paul. At first, I thought to myself, how cool, a black model on a magazine cover without any kind of self-congratulatory headline. Then I read the actual headline: “Naomi… move over.” If you’ve got much familiarity with the modeling world, you’re aware of a longstanding, pervasive certainty that there can be only one black top model at a time More »

Party Favors: Everything Makes Sense Now

Party Favors: Everything Makes Sense Now

I was shocked to learn the identity of the artist behind Kate Winslet’s portrait from Titanic. -The Frisky

Reese Witherspoon wore a pale peach/pink Monique Lhullier to her wedding. -Betty Confidential

Katy at Sugarlaws files a tutorial for a simple, effortless braided updo. -Sugarlaws

A new survey has found that 85 percent reported they have been “annoyed” by their friends’ braggy Facebook postings. -MyDaily

Tyra Banks does what she wants. -Styleite

Speaking of which, here she is discussing the LBD with ALT. -Fashion Indie More »

Ready-to-Click: Katy Perry’s Glamorous Growths

Ready-to-Click: Katy Perry's Glamorous Growths

The “Teenage Dream” singer’s mouth is 150 Swarovski crystals worth of weird. -People

Since a lot of people would buy anything Natalia Vodianova is selling, it sounds like Russia will host the World Cup. -Modelinia

Angelina Jolie will collaborate on a jewelry line. Someone has likely beaten me to a joke about blood vial necklaces. -WWD

Isabel Toledo has designed… a candle. -T Magazine

Another non sequitur designer collaboration, Jessica Simpson’s pile of gold, Gisele to breed again, and More »

Dear Tyra Banks: Stop Exposing 15-Year-Old Girls’ Sex Addictions

Dear Tyra Banks: Stop Exposing 15-Year-Old Girls' Sex Addictions

I don’t want to be too mean here, because I like to think of myself as a nice person. Maybe it’s just the mood I’m in. I’m in one of those, “I hate you, annoying people” moods and the only thing that is keeping it to a degree of tolerability is the smell of country fried chicken from the restaurant down the street from our office. Back to the point: Tyra Banks, you really need to go away. Far away. I feel bad saying this, but not very many people like you. You think you’re the next Oprah. Girlfriend, there is no next Oprah. Oprah’s eternal. Oprah’s the best. I could write a whole post about how awesome Oprah is. In one of my SAT practice exams I spent the 25 minutes of the writing section explaining why I admire Oprah and want to be her when I grow up. Yes, she has her flaws too but I still love her. You, Tyra. You’re no Oprah. You never will be. Sowwy. More »

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