tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276460043263700723.post8155817616778810809..comments2023-11-05T06:40:37.214-06:00Comments on Fashion Addict: Another Controversial Advertismentturbopenguinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08482563761067054926noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276460043263700723.post-28920508865915651002008-09-23T16:00:00.000-05:002008-09-23T16:00:00.000-05:00the fashion industry is a fucking business. It's ...the fashion industry is a fucking business. It's not about empowerment, it's about money. it alwys has been so don't get that wrong and stop blaming them for your demise. they just put shit out, it's up to us to take it a face value or interpret what we want. By the way there a few if not any industries that do not abuse children.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276460043263700723.post-32624651063902065202008-07-13T11:36:00.000-05:002008-07-13T11:36:00.000-05:00The point of this cartoon is to be distasteful. A...The point of this cartoon is to be distasteful. As someone mentioned earlier, many already know this, but we think about the dark side of fashion in a very abstract way. I think this cartoon is saying, "If this disgust you than it shouldn't be okay to let these things happen." It takes our abstract concepts and makes them a disturbing reality. <BR/><BR/>I don't think the this cartoon was intended for young people, but I don't care. People have released statements and made more tasteful efforts and clearly this is still going on, so in my opinion maybe this is what needs to happen for this to stop. Maybe people need to be bombarded by crude images if nothing else has worked. These girls are as real as these images and their deaths, drug problems, and mental health are equally as real.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276460043263700723.post-50193101442757918822008-07-06T19:31:00.000-05:002008-07-06T19:31:00.000-05:00I am all for "in your face" marketing tactics. How...I am all for "in your face" marketing tactics. However, her message is offensive and rude rather than subversive and progressive. <BR/><BR/>Also, I feel there are more pressing issues in the fashion industry than models' lifestyles. I'm fairly certain there is a level of free will being executed while one chooses to party, do drugs, and befriend designers in bed. I believe the fur trade, knock offs, wal-mart type fashion, and cheap labor trade are of higher concern. <BR/><BR/>On another note, her line is hideous. And women need not be told they should wear pink and flowers to feel empowered. I feel empowered cooking in the kitchen or fixing a car, wearing whatever I choose, riding a bicycle, or gardening flowers. Women feel empowered doing what they love, not what they're told they should or shouldn't love.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09911179956460262085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276460043263700723.post-24729549123189498232008-06-20T20:54:00.000-05:002008-06-20T20:54:00.000-05:00I must agree with you. This poster is so in poor ...I must agree with you. This poster is so in poor taste that it can only serve to undermine her message.Cheryl Lynn Pastor Romance Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13193264324762302507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276460043263700723.post-63861134831047551192008-06-19T15:28:00.000-05:002008-06-19T15:28:00.000-05:00There are definEtly other ways to bring attention ...There are definEtly other ways to bring attention to this issue, the cartoon is too graphic, but hey one word: PUBLICITY!Liz Lizohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03370538438395018580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276460043263700723.post-84097036748799365892008-06-19T11:04:00.000-05:002008-06-19T11:04:00.000-05:00It totally looks like she's trying to attack Karl ...It totally looks like she's trying to attack Karl Lagerfelds image for whatever reason, instead of trying to say something about fashion. Being controversial doesn't mean it has to be in poor taste.Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10384244817047027124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276460043263700723.post-73425704604673474162008-06-19T05:31:00.000-05:002008-06-19T05:31:00.000-05:00personally i think this is absolutely awful - enou...personally i think this is absolutely awful - enough said xFashionably collaborative thought boxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12938186098118010854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276460043263700723.post-12279376970785689532008-06-18T17:25:00.000-05:002008-06-18T17:25:00.000-05:00I totally agree. If I had kids of my own I wouldn'...I totally agree. If I had kids of my own I wouldn't want them walking past a picture like that. I understand what she was trying to do, show the reality of the "oh so envied lifestyle of a supermodel" I think there is a time and a place and the the right time AND place is NOT in the faces of children. It's very adult oriented and maybe parents should know about it, but not kids. Anywho, I admire what she's trying to do ...'n nice post by the way :)aschleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09123892737579269032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276460043263700723.post-21120186256657515202008-06-18T13:31:00.000-05:002008-06-18T13:31:00.000-05:00Fashion is dark. I have many pals in the fashion ...Fashion is dark. I have many pals in the fashion world and it's really pretty on the outside but not so on the inside. It's lots of long hours and a very competitive world. I admire Lucie Boshierot but I think she should have focus on the issue rather than personal attack because we all know who she is referring to.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12274781443181176710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276460043263700723.post-86965121300654898252008-06-18T12:15:00.000-05:002008-06-18T12:15:00.000-05:00It's interesting that she wants to make a "positiv...It's interesting that she wants to make a "positive impact" by showing an image that will make everyone who sees it feel distaste. There are a lot of other more tasteful ways to make a commentary! BTW-- I linked you! Love your thought-provoking posts!ELMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01792141840444736042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276460043263700723.post-25594239884775419772008-06-18T02:44:00.000-05:002008-06-18T02:44:00.000-05:00She's cleverly using satire to draw our attention ...She's cleverly using satire to draw our attention to a topic we don't normally discuss...I take my despotic hat (that was made in the 3rd world by underpaid children) to Lucie.Imelda Matt - The Despotic Queen of Shoeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02896845761664399184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276460043263700723.post-1143385189296060112008-06-17T23:16:00.000-05:002008-06-17T23:16:00.000-05:00I love people who do exactly what they want. Reall...I love people who do exactly what they want. Really, the more obnoxious the better. It takes guts to stand by what you believe in, and for that I admire her. Sure, the ad is frightening, but in reality it's the truth. Girls are always being "raped", metaphorically speaking, of their innocence by the fashion industry. Don't get me wrong, I'm a fellow fashion addict, but like any addiction, people need to stop trying to pretend that it's all fun and games when it isn't.michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04747160922702725427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276460043263700723.post-17615521621981683022008-06-17T23:09:00.000-05:002008-06-17T23:09:00.000-05:00i guess it is raising awareness and that's good. b...i guess it is raising awareness and that's good. but that cartoon looks a lot like karl lagerfeld....i'm sure he didn't appreciate that...now she is pointing fingers and that is not fair.heartu,kisseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06849876860366250182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276460043263700723.post-19796343499231681002008-06-17T22:16:00.000-05:002008-06-17T22:16:00.000-05:00As bloggers, and journalists in some form, we shou...As bloggers, and journalists in some form, we should realize that just as we have the right to write our opinions, designers can express themselves as they wish as well. Since no names are mentioned in the ad, it doesn't qualify as libel. I will agree that it's pretty shocking, but I have mixed feelings about it. I totally see everyones' points.Leeann @ Join the Gossiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09003557241706804723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276460043263700723.post-66434463420485275072008-06-17T16:45:00.000-05:002008-06-17T16:45:00.000-05:00I think it's abusive and offensive... over all for...I think it's abusive and offensive... over all for children who go walking and see that, but I guess she is quite right with the message...Mónicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04093256766554387657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276460043263700723.post-14990197913696121382008-06-17T16:34:00.000-05:002008-06-17T16:34:00.000-05:00I don't have much love for Karl Lagerfeld, and I'm...I don't have much love for Karl Lagerfeld, and I'm well aware that there are unpleasant things about working in fashion too - the anonoymous model who writes on jezebel.com, as well as Coco Rocha and Ali Michael, have brought light to that in recent times.<BR/>But I don't really think the poster, in its current form, achieves much except for gratuitous shock value- I admire her for her intent, but it could have been executed differently (and better).Blue Floppy Hathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13924517166595597734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276460043263700723.post-43110005287358422612008-06-17T16:07:00.000-05:002008-06-17T16:07:00.000-05:00I really adore Karl Lagerfeld.. I'm not really sur...I really adore Karl Lagerfeld.. <BR/><BR/>I'm not really sure what the point of the cartoon is, I feel like she could've easily issued a statement about the "dark side" of the fashion industry..Shen-Shenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11675163917212919280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276460043263700723.post-66291484951177109652008-06-17T15:58:00.000-05:002008-06-17T15:58:00.000-05:00sure, i'd love to :) your blog looks pretty cool.sure, i'd love to :) your blog looks pretty cool.Elisa Kwonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08362804858150768794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276460043263700723.post-80532822082091855922008-06-17T15:31:00.000-05:002008-06-17T15:31:00.000-05:00Sorry I haven't gotten back to you sooner about ex...Sorry I haven't gotten back to you sooner about exchanging links. I added your link ;-)Do You Speak Chic?https://www.blogger.com/profile/02005213808480724543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276460043263700723.post-15952332878533078962008-06-17T14:41:00.000-05:002008-06-17T14:41:00.000-05:00Thanks very much for the congratulations, dear :)R...Thanks very much for the congratulations, dear :)<BR/><BR/>Regarding the ad, it would be offensive to the general public but I think people should be able to express what's on their minds, with limitations of course.Danzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02877028978261692361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276460043263700723.post-60608431144147299632008-06-17T14:24:00.000-05:002008-06-17T14:24:00.000-05:00that´s a bad side of fashion that has to be over. ...that´s a bad side of fashion that has to be over. those awful things are really unprofessional and terrible for the girls, industry and everybody...Kira Adernehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09338523349302660426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276460043263700723.post-41966581571043855022008-06-17T13:45:00.000-05:002008-06-17T13:45:00.000-05:00When I first saw this, I thought the same thing as...When I first saw this, I thought the same thing as Christina - such a blatant personal attack seems self-serving. Although the less cynical side of me does love a controversial image.Triciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10725622243610103808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276460043263700723.post-20542559158106357632008-06-17T13:17:00.000-05:002008-06-17T13:17:00.000-05:00I don't know...doesn't everyone already know about...I don't know...doesn't everyone already know about the dark side of the fashion industry? And I wouldn't show this to kids who do need to be disillusioned, because it's just too in-your-face. Also, it's rather rude because it is clearly mocking Karl Lagerfield--which I don't see why she needs to pick on one particular designer in order to make a statement. It would be more affective if it was less focused on one designer...Rebecca, A Clothes Horsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12224914134360638396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276460043263700723.post-54522022173763277612008-06-17T11:28:00.000-05:002008-06-17T11:28:00.000-05:00Oh my God!The man is Karl Lagerfeld!I completely a...Oh my God!The man is Karl Lagerfeld!<BR/>I completely agree with you and clap the bravery of that designer.thesilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17856719435774244304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276460043263700723.post-33291663345762883632008-06-17T09:48:00.000-05:002008-06-17T09:48:00.000-05:00Everyone in fashion knows this, but no one picks i...Everyone in fashion knows this, but no one picks it up. I understand the work is sharp, however to wake up people who perfectly know the situation, I understand her. I really have to say that Lucie is very brave! She speaks her mind, but it may trigger some issues later! <BR/><BR/>I admire her braveness though xxTimes of Gloryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13511501774989082722noreply@blogger.com