COURSE BLOG for GWSS 3307: Feminist Film/Media Studies (Fall 2007)

This image used to be seen in many fashion magazines in the late 60’s. Now this image of Twiggy, a 60’s mod fashion model, can sometimes still be seen in magazines, since the mod fashion has become quite popular again, but otherwise images of Twiggy are all over the internet. Many people have her picture posted on their myspace page. In this image the mod fashion is trying to be sold. Twiggy is known as the icon of mod fashion, and modeled mod clothing.
This image conveys the idea that a woman that is extremely thin is beautiful. Twiggy started the “skinny is beautiful” trend, and the image shows no curves on Twiggy’s body. This image also created a type of woman that can wear the mod fashion and look good in it. This woman should be very thin with no curves, Caucasian, and with short hair. Also, the eyes are emphasized for beauty.
The light is focused on the Twiggy’s face while she is looking up at the light, and the picture is shot from the bottom. This makes the model look almost heavenly beautiful. It also glorifies the model and what she is wearing. The dress is very simple (mod) and makes the earrings really stand out. This is typical to mod fashion because the wardrobe is bold but simple at the same time. The position of the model is also emphasizes boldness and beauty because she is standing strong and at an angle, but her face is still facing the light.
My reading behind this image is that women need to be skinny in order to be fashionable. It also tells me that mod fashion looks good on very thin women. It also tells me that mod is simple but still stands out.