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to think model poses have become a bit weird?! Pic attached

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HereComesColinFrissell · 09/12/2024 20:07

I was just browsing M&S for workwear inspiration when I saw these model poses...what happened to just standing or sitting so that people could see what the clothes look like? 🤣

Lunges??! Yoga? Can't quite reach my foot??

to think model poses have become a bit weird?! Pic attached
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ThePoshUns · 10/12/2024 07:53

Why can't they just smile. If I was young, slim and gorgeous and flouncing around in clothes for a living I'd be grinning my head off.

PickAChew · 09/12/2024 23:05

IndustrialActionAhoy · 09/12/2024 21:13

Are male models asked to do this?

It's so ridiculous, and completely prevents you seeing what the clothes might look like if you wore them like a normal person.

On Zara, they're all playing the very serious game of pocket billiards.
https://www.zara.com/uk/en/oversize-fit-coat-p05070410.html?v1=412058954&v2=2432200

AppleDumplingWithCustard · 09/12/2024 22:52

And the models all look so bloody miserable. Mind you, so would I if I was told to stand there with pigeon-toes and wearing short socks and fugly shoes. I thought they were supposed to show the clothes at their best, not like they’ve just staggered out of bed after a hard night and chucked on whatever came to hand.

rewilded · 09/12/2024 22:33

What do we think of VB's new ad that is everywhere on Mumsnet? Grin

ThePoshUns · 09/12/2024 22:31

Omg the model squatting on the hob. WTAF?

Compash · 09/12/2024 22:16

I think it's because the clothes are so square and shapeless lately, they have to squirm to impose some shape on them... I just returned two pairs of leopard print trousers to M&S this week because the unflattering baggy crotch had totally been disguised by the model's willowy pose... this is why it's so annoying they never have stock in the shops any more.

NewFriend · 09/12/2024 22:07

I thought the squatting ones were so they can show off their legs and tights in a small picture.

AlpacaMittens · 09/12/2024 22:02

Damn it I can't find it online but last year I was trying to shop for baggy jeans from Zara. Long story short they had every pose you can imagine, but none of them involved actually wearing the fucking thing so I never knew how it looked. On the flip side, they had attempted to drape their legs with a denim jacket so maybe there was some genuine confusion about what went where?! 😂😭

ForestAtTheSea · 09/12/2024 21:47

CortieTat · 09/12/2024 20:45

It’s not to just attract attention, it’s to hide bad construction (or lack thereof) in the first place.

Since the revamp of the H&M online shop, they've started photographing models in dark clothes in front of a wall that looks like made of plastic bag. Really difficult to properly see the clothes.
Example:
https://image.hm.com/assets/hm/cf/69/cf6968d34d512dbde25dfc8a4196644f0052960a.jpg?imwidth=1260

In some cases none of the several photos of the garment is with a different background.. This background was used many times in the current campaign.

Sampler · 09/12/2024 21:43

I got the trousers in your pic op and confirm they look shite IRL. Massive and not flattering so that could explain the model’s stance.

Richardchamberlainrocks · 09/12/2024 21:41

Thank you so much for cheering me right up this evening. I haven’t laughed so much in ages!

Severina559 · 09/12/2024 21:38

APurpleSquirrel · 09/12/2024 20:35

I've just had to go & explore Zara 😬 This was a personal fav!
I'm pretty sure this was a classic male model pose from the 70s!

Ha ha! Yes in bri-nylon Y-fronts with contrasting trim think cafe au lait with chocolate brown or orange with navy blue!

FloofPaws · 09/12/2024 21:28

Christ, it's like a bunch of the worst Apprentice candidates were in charge

Wheelyfast · 09/12/2024 21:26

I did once have to cut a very stuck lady out of her ( the shops stock) dress in a changing room ..... And cut through her pants !!!

Clingfilm · 09/12/2024 21:22

Fashion is so up it's arse sometimes. These shops will change their tune when they realise returns are up 300% as people can only see the item properly when they've ordered it and then decide it's not for them.

user12696648 · 09/12/2024 21:19

@AlpacaMittens they're the poses you do in the changing room when you try on something too small or with weird zips and get stuck😬

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HereComesColinFrissell · 09/12/2024 21:16

Wheelyfast · 09/12/2024 21:14

My shiteye pose is legendary! I actually invented the "check your shoe for dog poo" pose !!! 💩👠😁

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Ironfloor269 · 09/12/2024 21:14

How the feck can you tell what even this outfit is???

to think model poses have become a bit weird?! Pic attached
Wheelyfast · 09/12/2024 21:14

HereComesColinFrissell · 09/12/2024 21:08

🤣🤣🤣🤣 you're an M&S model aren't you?

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My shiteye pose is legendary! I actually invented the "check your shoe for dog poo" pose !!! 💩👠😁

IndustrialActionAhoy · 09/12/2024 21:13

Are male models asked to do this?

It's so ridiculous, and completely prevents you seeing what the clothes might look like if you wore them like a normal person.

Hrf1503 · 09/12/2024 21:13

AlpacaMittens · 09/12/2024 21:08

Some of the Zara jackets have been very very amusing (click to reveal whole pic as there's a few gems there)

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This had me howling.

Goody2ShoesAndTheFilthyBeast · 09/12/2024 21:12

Looks like they're trying to be all artsy-fartsy (does anyone say that any more? 😀) and have forgotten the purpose of clothes modelling.

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HereComesColinFrissell · 09/12/2024 21:11

AlpacaMittens · 09/12/2024 21:08

Some of the Zara jackets have been very very amusing (click to reveal whole pic as there's a few gems there)

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Oh these are fantastic!!! 🤣🤣🤣

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GrannyAchingsShepherdsHut · 09/12/2024 21:10

It's so annoying.

I was looking for a jumper on M+S this week and several had every photo with the model having her arms tightly wrapped around herself. No idea what the jumpers looked like!

A few years ago on zara a dress had every picture on a long exposure with the model running about so it was literally just a blur! 😂

NeverDropYourMooncup · 09/12/2024 21:09

It's so you'll spend your time thinking 'what a ridiculous pose' rather than noticing the hem is about as steady as a wing walker on a rollercoaster and the second button down is too far from the placket to go through the buttonhole.

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