Robin Givhan Speaks Her Mind

Lots of people choose their roles and play them very well. But with Robin Givhan I refuse to believe her "tell it like it is" columns are apart of a character to stir up controversy. The Pulitzer Prize winning fashion journalist for the Washington Post ruffles peoples feathers with nearly every key stroke. Recently I read her latest article titled "Yes, Thin's In-- But Why Is That A Surprise", and her suggestion that the ideal model is super thin because the general population is obese, led to countless comments...and almost none of them sided with Givhan.

I personally saw the point she was making. The fashion industry is a fantasy world that creates images of what we all aspire to be, and if the sight of obesity frustrates the industry (not just because of looks, but because of health and discipline) than the image of thin models will be the standard.

I was curious to know how Givhan felt about the back lash she always receives because of her articles and here's what she told me:

"I appreciate your note. I write what I believe to be true and I try to be fair and decent in the way that I express my opinions. It's pretty much as simple as that. While I am curious to know what readers think, I find it difficult to read some of the comments posted. Anonymity seems to bring out the worst in people.

-Robin"

With a long list of angry readers and a front row seat during fashion week, Robin continues to shine light on fashion from a totally different angle. And for that a Pulitzer is well deserved.

-Doni W.

Another One Bites The Dust!

Models may look perfect, but here is proof that they are not! Alexandra Tomlinson busted her *bleep* on the couture Chanel runway yesterday. The shoes, as you can see, are a little high (but not that bad). But the runway looks like the worst part, looks like they needed on ice skates rather than platforms. Well to Alex...don't worry, even Naomi fell, and look at her now.

In the words of Aaliyah "Dust ya self off and try again, try again"

-Doni W.

Lamar James

Sean John? Check. K Swiss? Check. Roca Wear? Check. Model Lamar James has plenty of big names under his belt and has only just begun. After seeing his face a numerous amount of times in glossy magazines, I had no other choice but to contact him to see if he would give Liv Lux an exclusive interview. He was nice enough to fit us in his busy schedule, after finishing a Grey Goose commercial just last week...so ladies and gents, without further ado, Lamar James.


DW: What made you get into modeling?

LJ:I would always hear people tell me I should and one day when I was 19 and home livin in Kansas, I was driving home and I heard a commercial for Model Search America and I was only like 8 blocks from the location so I decided to stop. It was a local search just to send you to the big event in Kansas City. They let me go for free so I decided to go. If I would have had to pay the $500, I would have never went. I eventually got selected by 10 agents world wide and decided on NYC. I finished college and moved 16 days later without a single New York Visit.

DW: What are you most proud of thus far?

LJ:Im proud of what my family thinks of me and the strides that I have taken with shooting over 10 Campaigns and giving back to my community.





DW:What would you be doing if you weren't modeling?

LJ:I went to school for Graphic Design and Journalism so I eventually seen myself working for a magazine in New York. that was in my 5 year plan at the time. I wasn't ready for new york at that moment so its funny I ended up here 16 days after graduation.

DW: Do you think it's easier or harder for male models?

LJ:It is much harder as a male. Especially a black male. Women make so much more money and have way more opportunities than we do and white males have more opps than other minorities. Its a challenge every day. Im up for the challenge.





DW: What designer's would you love to work with?

LJ:I would love to work for Ralph Lauren and replace the only black male model that the world really knows; Tyson. I would love to be his successor. In a good way.

DW: What's the best and worst parts of the modeling world?

LJ:You never know what is next for you so you always have to be on the grind and hustlin. Also being type casted. Limits you to one genre. No one wants that.





To see more of Lamar click here.


-Doni W.