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'''Alternative modeling''' is a branch of the [[Model (profession)|modeling]] industry that features models who do not [[Conformity|conform]] to mainstream [[Ideals of Beauty|ideals of beauty]]. Alternative models are often [[niche]]-specific, with a personal style that represents subcultures like [[goth subculture|goth]], [[burlesque]], [[latex clothing|latex]], and [[fetishism]]. An alternative model may, for example, be [[tattoo]]ed, [[Body piercings|pierced]], or have [[body modification]]s, or have distinctively subcultural hair such as being [[Shaved head|shaved]], dyed a distinctively unnatural color, or styled into a [[Mohawk hairstyle|mohawk]] or [[dreadlocks]]. Alternative modeling can be clothed or [[Nude model|unclothed]]. |
'''Alternative modeling''' is a branch of the [[Model (profession)|modeling]] industry that features models who do not [[Conformity|conform]] to mainstream [[Ideals of Beauty|ideals of beauty]]. Alternative models are often [[niche]]-specific, with a personal style that represents subcultures like [[goth subculture|goth]], [[burlesque]], [[latex clothing|latex]], and [[fetishism]]. An alternative model may, for example, be [[tattoo]]ed, [[Body piercings|pierced]], or have [[body modification]]s, or have distinctively subcultural hair such as being [[Shaved head|shaved]], dyed a distinctively unnatural color, or styled into a [[Mohawk hairstyle|mohawk]] or [[dreadlocks]]. Alternative modeling can be clothed or [[Nude model|unclothed]]. |
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[[Billi Gordon]], was by far the most successful and widely known Alternative model, whose image spawned a cottage industry <ref> Seaver, Linda. The Secret of Her Excess Oakland Tribune (8-13-87)</ref> Although a male, [[Hollywood]] believed he was a female,<ref>http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0330032/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1</ref> and played females in [[Coming To America]], <ref>Hall, Carla (14 October 2009). "A Body Larger than Life". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 24 December 2011.</ref>[[Married with Children]] and Fox Television's Women in Prison <ref>http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0330032/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1</ref>and In Living Color and the [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087889/?ref_=nm_knf_i2 Party Animal] <ref>http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0330032/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1</ref> appeared on more greeting cards than any other model in the world, and at the height of her/his career was paid $12,000 an hour.<ref> Seaver, Linda. The Secret of Her Excess Oakland Tribune (8-13-87)</ref> Gordon is the only alternative model that was successful enough to warrant representation by the prestigious and exclusive William Morris Agency.<ref>Staff (10 May 2006). "Billi Gordon, 500 pounds lighter, writing autobiography". The Dowagiac Daily News. Retrieved 25 December 2011.</ref> Gordon's high-powered agent, [[William Morris]] V.P., Elizabeth Fanning, also represented [[Cindy Crawford]] at the time,<ref> Seaver, Linda. The Secret of Her Excess Oakland Tribune (8-13-87)</ref> who was also at the height of her career.[9] |
[[Billi Gordon]], was by far the most successful and widely known Alternative model, whose image spawned a cottage industry <ref> Seaver, Linda. The Secret of Her Excess Oakland Tribune (8-13-87)</ref> Although a male, [[Hollywood]] believed he was a female,<ref>http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0330032/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1</ref> and played females in [[Coming To America]], <ref>Hall, Carla (14 October 2009). "A Body Larger than Life". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 24 December 2011.</ref>[[Married with Children]] and Fox Television's Women in Prison <ref>http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0330032/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1</ref>and [[In Living Color]] and the [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087889/?ref_=nm_knf_i2 Party Animal] <ref>http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0330032/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1</ref> appeared on more greeting cards than any other model in the world, and at the height of her/his career was paid $12,000 an hour.<ref> Seaver, Linda. The Secret of Her Excess Oakland Tribune (8-13-87)</ref> Gordon is the only alternative model that was successful enough to warrant representation by the prestigious and exclusive William Morris Agency.<ref>Staff (10 May 2006). "Billi Gordon, 500 pounds lighter, writing autobiography". The Dowagiac Daily News. Retrieved 25 December 2011.</ref> Gordon's high-powered agent, [[William Morris]] V.P., Elizabeth Fanning, also represented [[Cindy Crawford]] at the time,<ref> Seaver, Linda. The Secret of Her Excess Oakland Tribune (8-13-87)</ref> who was also at the height of her career.[9] |
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Alternative modeling was given substantial mainstream media coverage in the last decade, partly through the creation and popularization of community-based alternative modeling sites, like [[GodsGirls]] and [[SuicideGirls]]. Alternative modeling community sites promoted their models for their personality as well as for their looks and portfolio. |
Alternative modeling was given substantial mainstream media coverage in the last decade, partly through the creation and popularization of community-based alternative modeling sites, like [[GodsGirls]] and [[SuicideGirls]]. Alternative modeling community sites promoted their models for their personality as well as for their looks and portfolio. |
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Alternative modeling is a branch of the modeling industry that features models who do not conform to mainstream ideals of beauty. Alternative models are often niche-specific, with a personal style that represents subcultures like goth, burlesque, latex, and fetishism. An alternative model may, for example, be tattooed, pierced, or have body modifications, or have distinctively subcultural hair such as being shaved, dyed a distinctively unnatural color, or styled into a mohawk or dreadlocks. Alternative modeling can be clothed or unclothed.
Billi Gordon, was by far the most successful and widely known Alternative model, whose image spawned a cottage industry [1] Although a male, Hollywood believed he was a female,[2] and played females in Coming To America, [3]Married with Children and Fox Television's Women in Prison [4]and In Living Color and the Party Animal [5] appeared on more greeting cards than any other model in the world, and at the height of her/his career was paid $12,000 an hour.[6] Gordon is the only alternative model that was successful enough to warrant representation by the prestigious and exclusive William Morris Agency.[7] Gordon's high-powered agent, William Morris V.P., Elizabeth Fanning, also represented Cindy Crawford at the time,[8] who was also at the height of her career.[9]
Alternative modeling was given substantial mainstream media coverage in the last decade, partly through the creation and popularization of community-based alternative modeling sites, like GodsGirls and SuicideGirls. Alternative modeling community sites promoted their models for their personality as well as for their looks and portfolio.
Markets
Alternative models are often employed to promote niche products, either in shops or online, particular subcultural clothing shops and websites.
See
References
- ^ Seaver, Linda. The Secret of Her Excess Oakland Tribune (8-13-87)
- ^ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0330032/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1
- ^ Hall, Carla (14 October 2009). "A Body Larger than Life". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 24 December 2011.
- ^ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0330032/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1
- ^ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0330032/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1
- ^ Seaver, Linda. The Secret of Her Excess Oakland Tribune (8-13-87)
- ^ Staff (10 May 2006). "Billi Gordon, 500 pounds lighter, writing autobiography". The Dowagiac Daily News. Retrieved 25 December 2011.
- ^ Seaver, Linda. The Secret of Her Excess Oakland Tribune (8-13-87)
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