Who is Velvet d'Amour

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Ranked #323 in People, #6,401 overall

More Than Meets the Eye...

Her notoriety began when John Galliano and Jean Paul Gaultier used her luscious curves to round out their runway spring collections in 2006.

The forty year old going on twenty-five was born and raised in the States but has lived in Paris, France since 1996.

Besides modeling this multi-talented woman is also a photographer, dancer, actress and god parent.

Playing devil's advocate, I asked Velvet if she considers herself healthy. She replied, "While I have often answered this question, I am admittedly perturbed by it. By virtue of being plus size I am thusly expected to tout my health, yet my smaller counterparts, be it in contemporary dance, or film, or in fashion, are never asked the state of their health. I do not drink alcohol and I never have, I do not take drugs and I never have, I do not smoke and I never have, yet many of these same counterparts do one, or a combination of all of the above, and yet merely by virtue of weighing less then I, are completely excluded from this patronizing question."

Velvet D'Amour in Photos 

Glamorous, sexy and a little bit naughty...

For more images of Velvet please visit her Yahoo group listed above.

Velvet in Feathers by BigGirlBlue

Velvet Feathers

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Velvet Goth

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Velvet's Fat Stats 

Curves with attitude...

5'8"
290lbs
Size 28

Moving Pictures 

A starlet in the making...

In 2006, Velvet d'Amour appeared in her first feature length black and white French film titled Avida.

It is a dark comedy about the kidnapping of a fat woman (named Avida) billionaire's dog by three thugs but she turns the situation around in her favor.

Avida was written and directed by Benoît Delépine and Gustave de Kervern. Read a great review of it by New York Cool when they attended the Tribeca Film Festival.

Great news! Avida is now available in North America. It can be ordered from Amazon for $23.99. The unfortunate thing is they are using a different cover art than the original shown here.

Fat Chance 

Look who's judging...

Mo'nique's hit reality show Fat Chance, the first television beauty pageant for plus size women, hosted a Paris edition and Velvet was one of the judges.

Watch clips, tips and full episode from season one, two and Paris at Oxygen.

Velvet's Yahoo Group 

Making contact...

Velvet has a email list at Yahoo groups titled, Velvet Vixon. Yes this is an official group. She routinely sends messages about her life and work projects. There is a photo section LOADED with incredible photos of her.

She has over 11,000 fans on the list!

Visit the Velvet Vixon's email group.

Large and Lovely, BellaOnline 

There's more to us than just fat...

Are you fat? Overweight? Obese? Want to be empowered? BellaOnline's Large and Lovely site knows there is more to you than being fat. Articles, reviews, rants and links for women of size.

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Fat is a Issue 

What kind depends on you...

Here are three great books with fat at their core. They are sure to peak your interest and encourage lively discussion.
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Fat: The Anthropology of an Obsession
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Scoot Over, Skinny: The Fat Nonfiction Anthology
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Velvet d'Amour Videos 

Watch and learn something...

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Velvet's Space 

Myspace that is...

Myspace is an online community for young and old to share photos, blogs and common interests. It's used both as a fun form of entertainment and as a promotional tool.

If you are into the whole myspace culture. Velvet has a colorful myspace where she posts updates to the blog and of course great photos.

Go see what is happening at Velvet's Myspace and add her as a friend!

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Lensmaster

papawu wrote...

With a name like that, she's supposed to be a star!

ReplyPosted April 09, 2009

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clouda9 wrote...

Gotta appreciate this as a BBW! Love her confidence just to be. Thanks for the share.

ReplyPosted December 14, 2008

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lollyj wrote

I've been a curvy plus-size female since I was five. Don't know when bony and anorexic became the rage but it's time that era ends. You are a GORGEOUS woman and I enjoyed surfing your lens. Good job!!

Reply Posted November 03, 2008

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ChristiannaGarrett-Martin wrote...

A very interesting lens! I actually think it is more voluptuous for a woman to carry some weight, and I think most men agree also. 5 stars for a subject which is just a little bit different from the norm :)

Christianna
http://www.squidoo.com/Scotland-The-Brave

ReplyPosted September 16, 2008

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kalanui wrote...

Thanks for stopping by my lens. Looks like Velvet is a modern day Anais Nin! 5 stars for you.
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ReplyPosted November 04, 2007

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Velvet wrote

WOW Thank you so much Moe!!! That's killer! I like how you tied so many different things together, well done!
I'm sincerely both grateful and flattered.
Very big kiss to you!!!

Reply Posted September 19, 2007

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vargas wrote

Velvet has been a hero of mine, one of my favorite models! I blogged about twice actually.
http://vargasminutiae.blogspot.com/search?q=velvet d'amour"
http://vargasminutiae.blogspot.com/search?q=avida
I'm so glad that you created this lens dedicated to her. She is unique and beautiful!

Reply Posted September 09, 2007

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