Despite the errors listed above, this was actually a very well written article - probably the best I've read on the recent phenomenon of Asian models in fashion. It accurately described the internal racism that still occurs for Asian models in the Asian markets. It also discussed the differences between the ideals of Western vs. Asian beauties and what the western brands need to do to succeed in the east.
If anyone has a complete copy of the article, please e-mail me. Thanks.
Models: Emma Xie (Elite Paris), Crystal Renn (Ford) & Kelly Moreira (Ford) Ad Campaign: Jean Paul Gaultier, Fall 2010/Winter 2011 Photographer: Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin
Models: Ming Xi (Ford), Emma Xie Fei Yun (Elite Paris), Emma Pei (IMG), Du Juan (IMG), Bonnie Chen (Next), Danni Li (Elite), Jiang Xiao Yi (Silent), Sun FeiFei (Women), Shu Pei (Next), Liu Wen (Marilyn) & Sonny Zhou (IMG)
Designer: Christian Dior, Resort 2011 (in Shanghai) Photographer: Zhong Hai