Post by account_disabled on Mar 6, 2024 2:25:36 GMT -5
Today it is well known that much of the influence on topics such as beauty, elegance and style comes from sources such as fashion magazines. Stereotypes of the past mainly rewarded white, blonde, and Caucasian women. However, in a society where inclusion and equality are gradually gaining special relevance, the fashion industry has seen the need to generate changes in favor of diversity.
Thus, publishing companies and clothing brands have taken on the task of launching campaigns and other communication elements, integrating women with different body shapes and ethnic origins. Many describe this effort as responsible and applaud the work, but there are also those who believe that this should have happened much earlier.
The question that remains is: Are brands embracing inclusivity, or simply jumping on what they consider a fashion phenomenon?
Karen Vega, the first Oaxacan model in Vogue
Karen Vega, an 18-year-old Mexican model, has gone down in history as the first Oaxacan model to appear in the pages of Vogue, the most important publishing giant in the industry.
Her story in the world of modeling begins when she helped her grandmother, who worked as a seamstress. Karen measured the dresses that her grandmother made for a local brand. Since Chile Mobile Number List then, the young woman has shown great interest in modeling.
At the age of 14 she began to practice within her own family, given that in the family there was no ridicule or negative criticism of what she did.
Since then, the current Vogue model investigated more and more on social networks, looking for fashion magazines and updating herself on the trends set by the industry.
Vega today appears on the cover of Vogue magazine for the month of July, the photographer in charge of this work is the Mexican Ulises López Macías. Vogue asked the model some questions, here we leave you the most relevant part of the interview.
What was your first experience in a professional fashion production like?
It began with the invitation of the creative director and Oaxacan designer, Pompi García, and the photographer Enrique Leyva, here in the city of Oaxaca, in a production called “Magical Realism.” They had the idea of showing more brown and native skin in their projects, and it seemed to them that I could help them complement the images they had in mind. I felt very excited because I have always liked photos, but I had always taken them informally.
When the day arrived I felt very nervous, I didn't imagine there were so many people involved, it wasn't just the photographer, there was a hair stylist, a makeup artist, earrings, several dresses, several locations and things that I had never experienced.
Although I was nervous and discovering new things, inside I felt very capable that I could do it and, in addition, everyone gave me a lot of support and gave me confidence. When I saw the photos and the video, I discovered that modeling is a passion that I want to develop, that I really enjoy and that I put all the effort in the world into it.
What advice have you received to develop professionally?
Do not allow abuse in any of its forms; that I have a voice and that if something doesn't seem right to me I should say it and, above all, feel comfortable with who I am and how I am.
In my agency they have helped me understand and understand more, that this dream has been complicated for people like me, but that it is not impossible, that we are at the right moment and that if we all help each other grow and support each other as Mexicans, it will surely happen. we are going to achieve
What is your vision about Mexican modeling?
Now that I have seen and they have explained more to me, I believe that for a long time very high standards have been set for modeling in Mexico and that many of us do not have the size, height, skin color or the requirements they ask for. in a country where there are not so many people with those characteristics, and that is sad for those of us who want to build a road.
I think that for a long time very high standards have been set for modeling in Mexico...
I would love for there to be more and more opportunities and spaces where we can see people who represent us, and who make us feel within the worlds that have shown us that we do not belong.
Why is the representation of diversity in the media important today?
Because most of us are aware of them and I think it is time for new generations, like mine or younger ones, to have media that show them expressions of equality and educate them about the differences that make each of us beautiful.
Thus, publishing companies and clothing brands have taken on the task of launching campaigns and other communication elements, integrating women with different body shapes and ethnic origins. Many describe this effort as responsible and applaud the work, but there are also those who believe that this should have happened much earlier.
The question that remains is: Are brands embracing inclusivity, or simply jumping on what they consider a fashion phenomenon?
Karen Vega, the first Oaxacan model in Vogue
Karen Vega, an 18-year-old Mexican model, has gone down in history as the first Oaxacan model to appear in the pages of Vogue, the most important publishing giant in the industry.
Her story in the world of modeling begins when she helped her grandmother, who worked as a seamstress. Karen measured the dresses that her grandmother made for a local brand. Since Chile Mobile Number List then, the young woman has shown great interest in modeling.
At the age of 14 she began to practice within her own family, given that in the family there was no ridicule or negative criticism of what she did.
Since then, the current Vogue model investigated more and more on social networks, looking for fashion magazines and updating herself on the trends set by the industry.
Vega today appears on the cover of Vogue magazine for the month of July, the photographer in charge of this work is the Mexican Ulises López Macías. Vogue asked the model some questions, here we leave you the most relevant part of the interview.
What was your first experience in a professional fashion production like?
It began with the invitation of the creative director and Oaxacan designer, Pompi García, and the photographer Enrique Leyva, here in the city of Oaxaca, in a production called “Magical Realism.” They had the idea of showing more brown and native skin in their projects, and it seemed to them that I could help them complement the images they had in mind. I felt very excited because I have always liked photos, but I had always taken them informally.
When the day arrived I felt very nervous, I didn't imagine there were so many people involved, it wasn't just the photographer, there was a hair stylist, a makeup artist, earrings, several dresses, several locations and things that I had never experienced.
Although I was nervous and discovering new things, inside I felt very capable that I could do it and, in addition, everyone gave me a lot of support and gave me confidence. When I saw the photos and the video, I discovered that modeling is a passion that I want to develop, that I really enjoy and that I put all the effort in the world into it.
What advice have you received to develop professionally?
Do not allow abuse in any of its forms; that I have a voice and that if something doesn't seem right to me I should say it and, above all, feel comfortable with who I am and how I am.
In my agency they have helped me understand and understand more, that this dream has been complicated for people like me, but that it is not impossible, that we are at the right moment and that if we all help each other grow and support each other as Mexicans, it will surely happen. we are going to achieve
What is your vision about Mexican modeling?
Now that I have seen and they have explained more to me, I believe that for a long time very high standards have been set for modeling in Mexico and that many of us do not have the size, height, skin color or the requirements they ask for. in a country where there are not so many people with those characteristics, and that is sad for those of us who want to build a road.
I think that for a long time very high standards have been set for modeling in Mexico...
I would love for there to be more and more opportunities and spaces where we can see people who represent us, and who make us feel within the worlds that have shown us that we do not belong.
Why is the representation of diversity in the media important today?
Because most of us are aware of them and I think it is time for new generations, like mine or younger ones, to have media that show them expressions of equality and educate them about the differences that make each of us beautiful.