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The Plus Size Double Standard and the Red Carpet
“So none of the girls here eat anything?” asks Andy in The Devil Wears Prada, “not since two became new four and zero became the new two.” Nigel replies. “Well, I’m a six…”, “which is the new fourteen.” The fashion industry has a bad reputation. With issues like suitability and inclusivity being talked about and called-out more than ever, the meaning of what “fashion” actually is, is being redefined. A large number of people believe that fashion has an air of exclusivity surrounding it, meaning that it is only reserved for the uber-cool and the ultra-wealthy. A club that you need an invite for, and if you aren’t thin, you…
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Five of the Boldest Met Gala Looks
The Met Gala is one of the most notable events in the fashion and red carpet calendar. It is the one day a year where attendees can be as adventurous with their outfit as they like, as long as it fits the correct theme of the year. It is an annual event held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, on the first Monday of May. The intention is to raise money for the museum’s fashion and costume department as well as boost the fashion exhibition held there. Celebrities from far and wide attend, with the majority of them being from the fashion, music or film industry. All…
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The Magic of the Red Carpet
The history of the red carpet One of the earliest remarks of the red carpet can be traced back to the times of Ancient Greece. Red was the colour of the gods and within a Greek tragedy play, “the Oresteia”, a red carpet was laid out to welcome home a Greek god. With the use of the red, there was a sense of welcoming and as a warm colour, it made the god feel important. Many artists adapted the use of the meaning that red had and was used to illustrate royalty or wealth. In 1902, the red carpet became a prominent figure in modern day. In New York and…
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Progress with plus size fashion or a Red Carpet Facade?
A-List celebrities are bringing the plus size community into the fashion industry more and more. Are designers taking advantage of this. Are they making out that they are incorporating plus size looks but then won’t sell them to the general public? In the past, many luxury designers have been hesitant to dress plus size celebrities. Do you now have to be famous to be worthy of plus size luxury clothing? Progress is being made, but at a slow pace. In 2020, Lizzo attended the Grammys in a custom white Versace gown and Beanie Feldstein was seen at the Golden Globes in Oscar de la Renta and at the Oscars in…
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Red Carpet Vibes Only
A small intro to the red carpet: It is noted that the red carpet stems back to thousands of years ago. The story goes that there was a warrior named ‘Agamemnon’ who previously sacrificed his and his wife, Clytemnestra, and his 15 year-old daughter to the gods for help in battle. Whilst the two are apart they find separate lovers, and once Agamemnon returns home he brings his new girlfriend with him. The wife was not amused despite her own adultery and she laid down a red carpet to him “inviting him to his death.” A dark story indeed. The phrase ‘red carpet’ stems from back in 1902 when the…
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The Red Carpet: Changing for Better or Worse?
The shared fantasy When we were younger, we always dreamed of walking down The Red Carpet. Whether if it was for the premiere of your brand-new film or whether you were attending the hottest celebrity event in town, we all wanted to be there. But why is it so iconic? Why did we all share the same dream at one point in our lives? It’s simple! Having an idol, or more than one idol is common in everybody’s upbringing. For some, it may be their favourite footballer. For others it may their favourite singer, but what do these have in common? Fame and making a statement in their job. Where…
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Five of the Best Red Carpet Looks
Whether it’s a Hollywood film premiere, a music awards show, or a fashion show, the red carpet is an ever-present. With the red carpet there comes an almost endless display of diversity and style through fashion choices by the stars. From frocks, gowns, tuxedos, and sequins, there is never a boring outfit on red carpet. With so many outfits on display at these events, some stars’ fashion choices have stuck in our minds more than others. There are so many memorable outfits and makeup choices but here are the five of the best red carpet looks over the years. Jane Fonda at the 2018 Academy Awards Showing that age is…
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Provocative Trending Fashion: Inspired By The Red Carpet
During the 1920s, the red carpet was used to highlight glamorous stars and noteworthy people. Often, these people wore memorable outfits and were famous stars or icons in society. As a result, the phrase ‘red carpet treatment’ was born. People have used the red carpet to gain the attention of the press, to boost their social image and to promote there clothing or trending fashion. What are the red carpet fashion trends in the 1950s? What are the red carpet trends in the 2020s? Trending Fashion trends in the 1950s Previously, trending fashion trends in the past were considered to be elegant and in-line. A key feature was the use…
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The Red Carpet’s Effect on Fashion’s Ethics
The History of the Red Carpet The red carpet has ancient roots. It is first mentioned in the play Agamemnon, in 458 B.C. The hero’s wife lays out a red carpet for him to walk on upon his return, which he is unwilling to do, not feeling worthy as a mere mortal of walking the god’s walkway. Since then, the red carpet has been used by royalty, country leaders and assorted dignitaries. As time wore on, celebrities could be found making their way over this fabled fabric, becoming synonymous with fame, celebrity, and the highest social events. Then, in the late 20th century the red carpet started to become more…
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Category Is: Red Carpet Eleganza
Why do we idolise the red carpet? The glitz, the glamour, the fashion. The three main aspects of the red carpet. Every year celebrities pull on their finest outfits, strut, and pose in front of the paparazzi and we at home eat it up. There’s just something about well-dressed famous people we can get enough of. From the Met Gala to the Golden Globes, celebrities have always had us wanting more. But is this actually the whole plan? If we weren’t to watch and fawn over the famous, would there even be much of a red carpet at all? For as long as I can remember I have been a…
