Hungry by Crystal Renn
Crystal Renn is an American plus-size model and author. She began her career as a straight-size model but later transitioned to plus-size modeling. She has been featured in numerous high-profile fashion campaigns and has walked the runway for many major designers.
Renn was born on July 18, 1986 in Miami, Florida. She began her modeling career at the age of 14 as a straight-size model but struggled with an eating disorder, eventually transitioning to plus-size modeling. She has since become one of the most recognizable and successful plus-size models in the industry.
Renn has been featured in campaigns for major fashion brands such as Lane Bryant, H&M, and Vogue Italia. She has also walked the runway for designers such as Jean Paul Gaultier, Chanel, and Zac Posen.
In addition to her successful modeling career, Renn is also an author. She wrote a memoir, "Hungry: A Young Model's Story of Appetite, Ambition, and the Ultimate Embrace of Curves", which was published in 2009 and shares the story of her journey in the fashion industry, her struggles with an eating disorder and her embrace of her body size.
Renn continues to be a vocal advocate for body positivity and promotes self-acceptance and self-love in the fashion industry and beyond.
Study of Pose by Coco Rocha
Coco Rocha is a Canadian supermodel and actress. She was born on September 10, 1988 in Toronto, Canada. Rocha began her modeling career in 2002, at the age of 14, after being discovered at an Irish dance competition in her hometown.
She quickly gained attention in the fashion industry for her unique look and strong, versatile walk. Rocha has walked in numerous high-profile fashion shows, including those for designers such as Jean Paul Gaultier, Christian Lacroix, and Zac Posen. She has also graced the covers of numerous magazines, including Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, and W. In addition to her work on the runway and in print, Rocha is also known for her work in film and television. She has appeared in a number of films and television shows, including "The September Issue," "The Face," and "The Beautiful Life."
The "Study of Pose" features 1,000 photographs of her posing in different positions, along with brief explanations of the poses and their purpose in the fashion industry. The project aims to educate models and photographers about the art of posing and to serve as a reference for those in the industry. A quick glance inside and you will see why she's been dubbed as the Queen of Posing.
Rocha is also a philanthropist and advocate for various causes, including education and child welfare. She is also a vocal advocate for diversity and body positivity in the fashion industry.
Supreme Models by Marcellas Reynolds
Marcellas Reynolds is an American actor, television host and reality TV personality. He is best known for his appearances on the third season of the U.S. version of the reality TV show "Big Brother." Marcellas was a houseguest on the show and was known for his strategic gameplay and alliance-forming. He was evicted from the house in the seventh week of the competition.
After his appearance on "Big Brother," Marcellas went on to host several episodes of the show's spin-off series, "Big Brother: After Dark." He has also appeared on other reality shows such as "Celebrity Fit Club" and "I Love Money."
Supreme Models is the first book dedicated to paying tribute to black models past and present: from the first to be featured in catalogs and on magazine covers, like Iman, Beverly Johnson, and Donyale Luna, to the supermodels who reigned in the nineties--Tyra Banks and Naomi Campbell. The book also observes the newest generation of models--Adwoa Aboah, Jourdan Dunn, and Joan Smalls--who are shaking up the fashion industry by speaking out about racial prejudice and becoming social media sensations.
In addition to his reality TV career, Marcellas has also worked as a fashion stylist and has appeared as a commentator on various entertainment news programs. He has also worked as a host for events such as red carpet premiers and fashion shows.