Kelly was born in December 1854, near the town of Beveridge in Victoria. When he was 12, his Irish father John 'Red' Kelly, an ex-convict, died of dropsy, forcing Kelly to leave school and become the family breadwinner. Soon after, his mother Ellen moved the family to a slab hut in the tiny Victorian community of Greta to be near her own family, the Quinns, who were squatters. Greta was something of a lawless outpost, and the young Kelly soon grew into an accomplished troublemaker.…
In 2012, the beautiful Cameron Russell, who has been a model for the last 10 years and appeared on many magazines, gave a speech about “A Genetic Lottery.” The main reason that she made this speech was to make people know and understand that being a model it is not easy as people think. She wanted to show the audience by changing her outfit how fast she can transform what they think of her in least of 6 seconds; the reason she did that was to show that image is something powerful, but also superficial. First of all, for me, her introduction was really nice since she introduced herself to the audience in a funny manner; she knew how to get the attention of the audience.…
from mortal enemy to friend. As she loses her "slant," she begins to realize that people in her…
New York. After a year of study, she moved with a friend to Bordentown, New Jersey. At the…
The author begins the segment by taking the voice of a witness of Myrtle's death, the "young greek, Michaelis" in order to reveal details to the reader that would have otherwise remained shrouded in mystery as the usual first person narrator, Nick, was not present at the scene. The structure of the section is not unlike the structure of a witness statement, with the emphasis on specific dialogues and time suggesting that the chronology of the novel has again been jumbled and has been set ahead of the default time frame. Fitzgerald reinforces the concept of the 'statement' being from Michaelis' perspective with the utilisation of narrative gaps, because as a single character within the novel there is no potential for him to be a third person, omnipresent narrator.…
In Pricing Beauty: The Making of a Fashion Model, Ashley Mears investigates and critiques the inequalities present in the modern-day fashion industry, focusing on the experiences of models in the industry, and the challenges they face in navigating the fashion world, managing their own physical and emotional appearances as social capital, and encountering certain roadblocks or special treatment depending on their race, appearance, and gender. Mears begins her novel by relating her second entry at twenty-three into the modeling industry, and her intent to conduct a firsthand study of the internal workings of the industry, infiltrating the structure from within–as a model.…
Soon after the release of her Vanity Fair cover, Jenner assured the public that she aimed to use her platform to address issues facing the transgender community. In an interview with The Advocate, Jenner revealed that her new mission in life was to “promote the welfare of transgender people” (Breen). Despite her intentions, Jenner faced tremendous backlash from the trans community. Trans advocates argued Jenner was overemphasizing femininity and reinforcing the deeply entrenched stereotypes of women by emphasizing the cosmetic difficulties she faces. Elinor Burkett of The New York Times eloquently asserted that “Nail polish does not a woman make” when Jenner revealed that she looked forward most to openly wearing nail polish. In I am Cait, the cinematography portrays Jenner as any other cisgender celebrity, focusing on her nail collection and beauty products instead of stressing issues facing the trans community. As Jenner desperately tries to make a point on bullying, the camera pans away from her to focus on her manicure (Maerz). The superficiality of the show is disappointing to transgenders who were anticipating the increased awareness and support promised by Jenner. However, it is worthy to note that without feminine elements, I am Cait may not have come to fruition. Jenner’s capabilities as a celebrity are limited by how effective she is in generating profit for media companies such as E!. Due to the controversial nature of the trans community, reliance on bringing trans awareness does not align with the image of E! nor the demographic of its viewers. Jenner’s ability to continue trans awareness is based on a symbiotic relationship with E!. Jenner is able to continue trans awareness as long as I am Cait pertains to the viewership of E! by involving materialistic…
All across the world, girls attending middle school should be permitted to dress like Lady Gaga because she is a role model for both boys and girls alike. For instance, her bold sense of fashion and confidence is a true inspiration to all. Prior to her debut, she had proudly deemed herself a “freak” in school, for she dressed and acted differently than the norm. Beneath her catchy songs and eccentric music videos, Gaga emphasizes the importance of originality. Amidst an environment where girls try to imitate others in order to become “popular” and forgo personal creativity, Gaga reminds people not to be afraid to think outside the box and express their ideas freely. However, although some may believe that Lady Gaga is not a suitable role…
Imagine a 25 – 49 year old woman – the professional woman whose style is effortless and chic, she’s not afraid to play it down a little and opt for jeans on the weekend. That is your average Harper’s Bazaar reader. Now, think of the woman who is racy, she chooses pumps over flats, and she is between the ages of 25 to 34 years old – she is most likely an avid Vogue reader. Although these target readers seem to be on opposite ends of the spectrum, both of the magazines that they read are strikingly similar, with minor differences.…
The Revlon, Covergirl and Maxi advertisements all cater to a basic human desire to be attractive and to feel flawlessly beautiful by society’s standards with the clear purpose to help sell cosmetic products to the public. Society defines beauty by the color of our skin, our eyes, our shape, and our appearance. These ads portray women that fit into society’s ideology of beauty, consequently they evoke an inferno self hatred among themselves and they opt to use various cosmetic items to enhance their beauty – this is the underlying theme of the advertisements. In the Revlon ad, Emma Stone, a famous actress poses wearing the makeup foundation that is being advertised. She is an American star that represents power, beauty and fame. This ad immediately suggests that this product will enhance your beauty allowing you to be socially equivalent to Emma Stone. Like the Revlon ad, the Covergirl ad uses a famous female actress and singer…
Models of Disability or Diversity in Fashion Industry Introduction The fashion industry has been strongly associated with many significant breakthroughs throughout its colorful history. It has encountered and conquered many obstacles, emerging victorious every single time. Over the past decade, a new form of threat to the fashion industry presented itself in the form of diversity and disability. Attention to these concepts have grown exponentially as many industries are pressured into making changes to their employment policies to provide more job opportunities for this group of people.…
ODDA Magazine Intros Androgyny By Kyle Johnson For years fashion has flirted with the provocative and controversial idea of sexual ambiguity, constantly blurring the lines between masculinity and femininity. Through reinvention, its gender-bending fashion has created an aficionado able to reinvent himself in a world where gender doesn’t matter. By the late 60s and 70s rock stars David Bowie, Boy George and Prince all exploited and challenged these gender stereotypes with their "androgynous" looks. And fashion designers Raf Simons, who designed scoop neck pinafore coats for men; Gucci’s Alessandro Michele whose menswear chiffon blouses made heads turn on the runway; and Lucas Ossendrijver who said, "losing the labels is what it's about," have…
People all around the world are being influenced by what’s become popular culture. From shirts to shoes, all the way to music to what’s being talked about most; all of it revolves around most popular icons today. While some choose not to pay attention to what’s “hot,” others seem to be changing their whole lifestyle to fit in with what’s going on in the world. Social media websites, magazines, music, people, and trends are coming into play during this huge cultural shift. Looking mainly at women, gender begins to play a role as to who cares more about their personal image inside and out. They’ve began to put aside their homely ethical values and have fallen to the ideals of common modern trends as they begin to shape their image to what’s considered today’s “in,” and how these iconic people affect their image.…
As the fashion industry grew throughout the years, they began featuring larger models in advertisements without having to label them as “plus sized.” For once, teenagers are thrilled to see models who are real and embrace their flaws. Not only this, but the maker of Barbie has recently announced that the skinny blonde doll we obsessed over will now be coming out with three new body types and a variety of skin tones. “We believe we have a responsibility to girls and parents to reflect a broader view of beauty,” said Evelyn Mazzocco, Senior Vice President and Global General Manager of Barbie, in a company statement (Bowerman and Malcolm). The creators have come to realize how unrealistic body portrayal can damage the confidence of young people and have acted to help children in the future feel more confident. Similarly, in 2004, Dove launched a campaign called “Real Beauty,” which promoted awareness of how unrealistic perceptions of beauty are made. After Dove shined a light on the issue, it helped illustrate how critical people can be about their bodies. As shown in Dove’s research, only 4% of women globally consider themselves beautiful and 54% admit that when it comes down to their appearance, they are their own worst beauty critic (“Our”). By raising awareness of what…
Korea Electric Power Corporation, better known as KEPCO, is the largest electric utility in South Korea. KEPCO was founded with the objective to facilitate the development of electric power supply in Korea, meet the country 's power supply and demands needs, and contribute to the national economy. KEPCO is responsible for 93% of Korea 's electricity generation. On the 2011 Fortune Global 500 ranking of the world 's largest companies, KEPCO was ranked 271. KEPCO is a member of the World Energy Council, the World Nuclear Association and the World Association of Nuclear Operators. KEPCO 's areas of business include the development of electric power resources, electric power generation, transmission, transformation, and distribution, as well as related marketing, research, technological development, overseas business, investment, corporate social responsibility and use of its property. KEPCO comprises six power generation companies and four subsidiaries in related business areas. It also owns a stake in four affiliated companies.…