This just in: fashion people still prefer skinny
I really enjoyed this article today in the NYT. I get bored at work occasionally (no, seriously), and the Times is usually where I end up, so I’ve run across Cathy Horyn’s articles before. I was surprised and weirdly grateful to read an article from her with such a personal tone. The article doesn’t stand out so much for it’s discussion of weight in fashion, which has been discussed ad nauseum without ever affecting the general attitudes of the fashion industry, but does an excellent job of discussing the role of the outsider in the fashion world. In fact, it seems impossible to participate without feeling like an outsider. One of the greatest paradoxes of the “in” crowd is how insecure its select few members seem to feel.
I also enjoyed reading about Ms. Horyn’s entry into fashion journalism. I always like finding out how people end up in positions I envy, and I have to admit relating somewhat to her closing statement: “New York: it sounded good to me.”
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wtf are you talking about.
i think he’s talking about my ass!