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Alternative Model
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, steampunk, and fetishism. An alternative model may, for example, be tattooed, pierced, or have other body modifications, 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. Alternative modeling was given substantial mainstream media coverage in the 2000s and 2010s, partly through the creation and popularization of community-based alternative modeling paysites, like GodsGirls and SuicideGirls. Alternative modeling community sites usually promote their models for their personalities as well as for their looks and portfolios. Markets Alternative models are often employed to promote niche products, either in shops or ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Anita De Bauch
Anita De Bauch (born 15 January 1986) is the professional name used by an English model from London, England. De Bauch started modelling in 2004 for her hair extensions business (which closed in 2008) but did not model for other clients until 2007, when she graduated from Lancaster University with an upper second Bachelor of Science degree in psychology. De Bauch began modelling for British photographers in 2006 and for bespoke corset company Heavenly Corsets in 2007, appearing in full-page advertisements for the company in the December 2007 and January 2008 issues of '' Scarlet''. Since 2007 she has modelled internationally for various latex clothing and other clothing and lingerie designers and appeared at such fashion shows as the Skin Two Rubber Ball and opening the show at London Alternative Fashion Week 2010, an event that annually raises money for various charitable organisations. De Bauch starred in the Vivienne Westwood/Dans La Vie fashion film ''Oyster'' (director: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Malice McMunn
Malice may refer to: Law * Malice (law), a legal term describing the intent to harm Places in Poland * Malice, Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship * Malice, Lublin Voivodeship * Malice, Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship People and characters Persons * Luigi Malice, Italian abstract artist * Michael Malice (born 1976), author, podcaster, columnist, and media personality * Malice Green (died 1992), man who died in the custody of Detroit Police after being arrested * No Malice (formerly Malice, born 1972), stage name of Gene Thornton, half of the hip-hop duo Clipse * Charly Malice, a ring name of Charly Manson (born 1975), a Mexican professional wrestler * Jerry Tuite (1966–2003), American professional wrestler also known by the ring name Malice Fictional characters * Malice (character), the name of four different Marvel Comics villains * Malice Vundabar, a DC Comics supervillainess * Malice, the titular character from the OVA anime '' Malice@Doll'' * Lord Malice, the villain of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
SuicideGirls
SuicideGirls is an online community website that revolves around pin-up model, pin-up photography models known as the Suicide Girls. The website was founded in 2001 by Selena Mooney ("Missy Suicide") and Sean Suhl ("Spooky"). Most of the site is accessible only to paying members. It offers members access to images provided by models and photographers worldwide, as well as personal profiles, blogging platforms, and the option to join numerous groups based upon different interests. There is also an online merchandise store offering a range of clothing, books, and DVDs. Suicide Girls have appeared in a variety of media outlets including television shows and music videos. They have also been portrayed by actresses in others, such as the character Dani California on the TV show ''Californication (TV series), Californication''. History In 2001, Mooney returned to Portland, Oregon, to study photography after working as director of technology at Ticketmaster. Inspired by Bunny Yeag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Modeling (profession)
A model is an informative representation of an object, person, or system. The term originally denoted the Plan_(drawing), plans of a building in late 16th-century English, and derived via French language, French and Italian language, Italian ultimately from Latin , . Models can be divided into physical models (e.g. a ship model or a fashion model) and abstract models (e.g. a Numerical weather prediction, set of mathematical equations describing the workings of the atmosphere for the purpose of weather forecasting). Abstract or conceptual models are central to philosophy of science. In scholarly research and applied science, a model should not be confused with a theory: while a model seeks only to represent reality with the purpose of better understanding or predicting the world, a theory is more ambitious in that it claims to be an explanation of reality. Types of model ''Model'' in specific contexts As a noun, ''model'' has specific meanings in certain fields, derived from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Fetish Model
A fetish model is a Model (person), model who models fetish clothing or accessories that augment their body in a Sexual fetishism, fetish-like manner or in fetishistic situations. Fetish models do not necessarily work exclusively in that form of modeling. Fetish models often wear fetish fashion, an extreme and provocative style of clothing designed to elicit a strong emotional reaction or sexual desire on the part of the observer. Such clothing ranges from exotic stylized bathing suits to body armor and sci-fi fantasy suits. Bondage models appear in various forms of Bondage (BDSM), bondage. Other fetish modeling may involve body modification, appearing in fetish photography or exotic glamour photography, or wearing sexual fantasy costumes that fulfil a uniform fetish (e.g. French maid, nurse, etc.). As well as modelling for photography, fetish models also make public appearances at events such as BDSM fairs and parties. Some pornographic actors and glamour models also work as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Alternative Fashion
Alternative fashion or alt fashion is fashion that stands apart from mainstream, commercial fashion. It includes both styles which do not conform to the mainstream fashion of their time and the styles of specific subcultures (such as emo, goth, hip hop and punk). Some alternative fashion styles are attention-grabbing and more artistic than practical (goth, ganguro, rivethead), while some develop from anti-fashion sentiments that focus on simplicity and utilitarianism (grunge, rocker, skinhead). Characteristics Alternative fashion styles often originate as ways of expressing attitudes towards individuality, consumerism, social constructs on behavior, self-expression, and/or disillusionment with what is viewed as "normal" society. Many styles are influenced by music and the dress style of individual bands or musicians. While the qualities of individuality and open-mindedness are associated with alternative fashion, levels of conformity within subcultures, judgemental behaviors and e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Alternative Culture
Alternative culture is a type of culture that exists outside or on the fringes of mainstream or popular culture, usually under the domain of one or more subcultures. These subcultures may have little or nothing in common besides their relative obscurity, but cultural studies uses this common basis of obscurity to classify them as alternative cultures, or, taken as a whole, the alternative culture. Compare with the more politically charged term, counterculture. History Alternative societies have probably always existed, but their peak was during World War II. In 1960 they experienced a boom, some of which have survived to this day. Currently, alternative societies are being created for various reasons, for example loneliness. See also * * * * * * * * * Further reading *''The Rebel Sell ''The Rebel Sell: Why the Culture Can't be Jammed'' (released in the United States as ''Nation of Rebels: Why Counterculture Became Consumer Culture'') is a non-fiction book written by Canadi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Ulorin Vex
Christiane Shillito, known professionally as Ulorin Vex and Malady Charlotina, is an English alternative model and illustrator based in Los Angeles, California. Her extensive list of credits include dozens of magazine features and covers, ad campaigns, billboards, and spans all genres from fashion to fetish and art nudes. She's also known for her dynamic and exaggerated posing. Vex graduated from the University of Durham. She began her career as an alternative model shortly after, modeling collections for numerous latex clothing designers and appearing on stage at events such as the Skin Two Rubber Ball. British magazine '' Bizarre'' featured Vex in several issues, including a cover feature in issue 160 (February 2010) describing her as "alt girl royalty" after previously interviewing and featuring her in an article entitled "coming attractions" in issue 149 (April 2009). Other notable subculture magazine covers include American '' Gothic Beauty'' issues 21 (October 2006) and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Mosh (model)
Mosh (born August 21, 1989 in Russia) is a Russian-American alternative model and burlesque performer. Called "one of the world's leading alternative and fetish models" by ModelMayhem.com, she has been on the cover of ''Bizarre'' magazine a near-record seven times, as well as ''LA Weekly'', ''OC Weekly'', '' Girls and Corpses'', ''DDI Mag'', and numerous others. She has been featured on Playboy.com and ''Maxim en Espanol'', and also stars in the music video for Pink's " Blow Me (One Last Kiss)." along with Nick 13's music videos for "Nighttime Sky" and "In the Orchard" from his eponymous album. More recently, she appears in the Smashing Pumpkins video "Silvery Sometimes (Ghosts)". Background Mosh was born in what was then the Soviet Union, but moved to the United States with her family at the age of three. She trained in gymnastics for more than 10 years in school and was a cheerleader in high school, but injured her elbow in her first year as an acrobat. This limited her move ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Kate Lambert
Kate Lambert, known professionally as "Kato", is a British model, fashion designer, singer and entrepreneur. A native of Wales, Kato emigrated to the United States in 2007. She became a US citizen in 2019. One of the most recognisable faces of the steampunk community, Kato has been called "the supermodel of steampunk" and steampunk's It girl, "it" girl. Steampunk comic heroine Lady Mechanika was inspired by her look, and her work has been featured in several books on steampunk art and fashion including ''International Steampunk Fashions'', where her photo is featured prominently on the cover. Kato was also on the cover of the August 2014 issue of ''Bizarre Magazine, Bizarre'' Bizarre Magazine, Magazine, which referred to her as a "steampunk idol" and "Pin-up girl, pin-up legend". She also appeared on the cover of the Spring 2012 issue of ''FEY'' Magazine, and also the covers of September 2012 ''Ladies of Steampunk'' and April 2013 ''LoSP Bronze Age'' (NSFW) magazines. In Ju ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Billi Gordon
Wilbert Anthony Gordon Jr. (September 2, 1954 – February 22, 2018), better known as Billi Gordon, was an American author, television writer, neuroscientist, actor and model.Seaver, Linda. ''The Secret of Her Excess'' ''Oakland Tribune'' (8-13-87) Life and career Gordon was born in 1954 in Dowagiac, Michigan. He graduated from Dowagiac Union High School. After high school, in 1972, Gordon entered the Roman Catholic Crosier Seminary in Onamia, Minnesota, but left during his freshman year to attend the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. In his junior year, he withdrew from the university and moved to Los Angeles. In L.A. he worked as an escort for an exclusive agency until 1982 when he became an alternative model and appeared on more greeting cards than any other model in the world, At the height of his career, he was paid $12,000 an hour; after which he began writing and performing as a woman. Gordon is the author of three works of non-fiction: ''Billi Gordon's You've Had Wors ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
