You’ve already heard from us about Crystal Renn appearing in a forthcoming issue of V Magazine. Well, thanks to the the Daily Mail we now have a first look and absolutely love what we see!
The premise of the V Magazine’s editorial is straight size versus plus size and the two models featured are none other than Ford Models’ Jacquelyn Jablonski and Crystal Renn. Upon first glance the story might suggest a tension between the two models and their respective sizes, but look more carefully at the pictures and you soon realize the tension is pure artifice because in fact both models are beautiful.
Full marks to V Magazine for this story.
See more pictures from the forthcoming V Magazine editorial featuring Crystal Renn and Jacquelyn Jablonski by reading Tamara Abraham‘s article in the Daily Mail.
Jacquelyn Jablonski vs Crystal Renn (Photography by Terry Richardson)
Both models ARE beautiful! :) Focus should be about healthy bodies and not simply the size of the body.
I didn’t realize Ford Models could be plus-size. Wow. That gives me hope. I think Crystal looks amazing! (And a lot more healthier too.)
i think jacquelyn model is much slimmer than the other model. And also her body will fit well for high fashion so she’s more likely to reach further.
yeah the other model is skinnier, thats what we’re comparing, how other sizes and look amazing to
Crystal’s photo speaks to me more than Jacquelyn’s. I feel that Crystal’s face and pose are stronger and capture me. My eyes shifted directly to Crystal because she looks alive and seems so entranced in what’s happening. Jacquelyn just seems bored, lifeless and tired. Crystal=Sex appeal Jacquelyn=unsure
Crystal pix is much better body language, more confident in front of the camera and she is prettier than Jacquelyn. Jacquelyn has a better slim body figure to be on the cut walk.
Now, I’m all for plus-sized models. I myself, was at one time considered a plus-sized model strictly because of my body curves and not my weight. I’m tired of the size 0-2′s being looked at as the standard for beauty when their legs are the size of my upper arms. Crystal is a great model and very beautiful, but as far as the picture goes, I do prefer Jacquelyn. Not trying to be the bad guy, but with the wardrobe selected and the high fashion image that’s trying to be accomplished, I think that most would pick Jacquelyn. It’s because that’s more socially accepted as the standard for beauty in that genre. I support Crystal 100% in what she’s doing, but anything over a size 2 doesn’t really work for high fashion.
Why is it made to seem like they’re competing? Why do women have to compete; why are we always pitted against each other? I know they stated there’s not supposed to be tension between them, but….
I think Crystal looks better hands down… When i look at Jacquelyn all i can wonder about is how many calories has she restircted herself to a day…
I thought it was the same girl at first glance. They are both beautiful models!!! The plus size model actually shows the clothing better to me. You can see more of it.
So i totally am in love with Crystal Renn photo, shes proof woman are still beautiful even if they arent a size 2! (And having the name crystal doesnt hurt) lol! No but seriously its nice seeing plus size coming out of the closet more and starting to be seen as high fashion!!
I think pgAesthetics is onto something. However, I don’t think it’s the shoot that makes them compete – we are the ones pitting them against each other. Just read the comments: “Jacquelyn seems bored”, “Crystal won’t be as successful”.
The spread is called One Size Fits All for a reason. Both models have their own style and bring their own skills to the picture. Jacquelyn could never compare to Crystal, and Crystal could never compare to Jacquelyn. That’s the beauty of the spread. It proves that both sizes can work a high fashion editorial. It shows that diversity is beautiful.
Hi there folks…
In my modest opinion as an advertising pro photographer,due to the fact that they belong to two different pro cathegories
and that they perform very well in their respective pro activi
ties..I THINK THAT THERE WOULD BE NO NEED OF COMPETENCE BETWE
EN THEM.. i WOULD RATHER DO THAT,BETWEEN PRO MODELS OF THE SAME CATHEGORIE..DONT YOU THINK SO…?
LUIGI VAL /pro advertising photographer
hola la verdad son muy lindas tu fotos muy profecionales exelente y tu eres muy hermosa chau!!!!!!!sigue asi
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I openly admit that I haven’t read the article and I’m overly certain that I will. This isn’t a competition; certainly not predicated upon the marvelous shots by Mr. Richardson. Two distinctly beautiful models in the same outfit doesn’t even suggest what the writer espoused:
“Upon first glance the story might suggest a tension between the two models and their respective sizes, but look more carefully at the pictures and you soon realize the tension is pure artifice because in fact both models are beautiful.”
Again who sees tension? What does size have anything to do with it? And hey writer, the use of ‘artifice’ is so out of context with these two photographs that it hardly needs to be even mentioned! Cheers!
jps
jps,
Thanks for your comment. Tension is inherent in any dichotomy and none more so when a straight size model is paired with a plus model. V Magazine is perhaps flirting with provocation through this pairing, but I think the editors are making a larger point about how beauty can be found no matter the model size.
Who sees a tension? You and I do not, but there is a wider reading public that does. Any suggested tension is exposed as artifice, a figment of the imagination. This usage is not out of context.
Thanks for reading and commenting.
DNEVA
Ford Models
Damien,
I still do not have a problem with gorgeous models wearing the same outfits and striking similar poses. That is to say that both JJ and CR are indeed part of gods special gifts to humankind.
However,I respectfully disagree with your assessment vis-a-vie the use of the words tension, artifice, and additional words used either by V Magazine or from the Daily Mail article such as versus and rivals respectively.
I am a published and best-selling author; in my spare time I teach writing at the university. Therefore, I understand quite clearly what the author’s are trying to do (create a controversy) so that it will result in increased circulation or additional purchases for the magazine as well as Ms. Renn’s new book.
Basically the writer is trying to create a “tension” (by using the model’s sizes) as a focal point for conflict. However, where the claim falls fatally short is in the notion of trying to talk for the photos that for me, and every site, board, and discussion I’ve been involved in doesn’t exist. Hat’s off to the writer for trying but just looking at the photographs it is overwhelmingly obvious that tension is nowhere to be found.
This point serves to underscore my sentiment regarding artifice as when defined literally means: deception, clever slight of hand, ploy, trick, or deceit. Therefore, in this particular instance the writer is in fact correctly using ‘artifice’ because he is stating that the tension is not real.
I sincerely hope this reply is not too long; it has been a great exercise ‘word-smithing’ and my students particularly enjoyed the assignment that entailed my furnishing V Magazine, Ford’s blog, and other sundries for them. Cheers!
Kindest regards,
jon-paul schilling
They are both stunning but I really like Crystal Renn because she knows how to model with her facial expressions & the body language… it just comes alive or shall I say there is more life to the picture when you look at her photo!
Crystal
This has been an interesting piece. I recently wrote 2 editorials recently that touched on (or submerged) on this topic. The first was with Kim Alexis, who I met a few weeks ago. Going back and looking at so many of the images from the SI swimsuit edition starting in 1979 (Christie Brinkley’s 1st cover for SI), then going through the 80′s and 90′s to the present day- the disparity in shape is amazing. Prior to and in the 80′s and early 90′s, it was an athletic look. Even then some were concerned with their health. Now, of course, it’s all straight line for high fashion. Some are naturally thin, eat well and are 0-2′s. Due to designer’s expectations and sample sizes, today’s models must fit in those 0-2′s or they don’t have a job. Yes, there is a concern for those who are not naturally that thin but want to make it in high fashion. Doing whatever it takes to be that size is not only harmful but possibly deadly. Personally, as well as virtually everyone, male and female, I’ve ever had communication with, prefers the more athletic, curvier look of the supermodels of the 80′s. Big name models (Christie, Sheryl, Paulina, Elle, Vendella, Kathy Ireland, etc) are names that still instantly bring back images in our minds. It seems the designers may not want that, you can’t really say the same for today. Some of the most well known current supermodels have been around for a while and made their name with a bit more curves than they have today. I don’t believe however, that their legacy will be anything near that of those listed above. I don’t blame the models, I fault the designers and those who have made this the industry standard. What would be wrong with having sample sizes in 2 or 3 different sizes instead of forcing them all to fit into one. The naturally thin girls could remain naturally thin and the more athletic wouldn’t feel forced to look less athletic (I’m talking a Christie Brinkley-ish standard, not a heffer). They are designers after-all, they can make a couple of sizes of the same outfit. I have further thoughts on the androgynously interchangeable figures of male and female runway models and why that may be so… but for another time :-)
Michael
they both look super hot.
@NYSartorialist – 2 or 3 different sizes may not even be necessary. Crystal Renn has stated that she has worn size 24 garments for shoots and has been pinned into them. Designers should be providing a larger sample size to allow it to fit a more diverse range of bodies.
i enjoyed going thru ur website. i also run a modeling agency in my country and so far ur site has inspired me. thanx
I love the photos, but I have to say, it appears that Crystal has been airbrushed quite a bit to make her smaller. Her thighs don’t look like that in other photos I’ve seen. She is beautiful and an inspiration, but it would be even more meaningful if they didn’t airbrush her.
Looks are so deceiving! But I do like the slimmer model more.
crystal!