Who is Velvet d'Amour
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More Than Meets the Eye...
Her world-wide notoriety began when John Galliano and Jean Paul Gaultier used her bodacious curves to round out their runway spring collections in 2006.
The forty-year-old going on twenty-five was born and raised in the United States but has lived in Paris, France since 1996. Besides modeling this multi-talented woman is also a photographer, dancer, actress, fat activist 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."
The forty-year-old going on twenty-five was born and raised in the United States but has lived in Paris, France since 1996. Besides modeling this multi-talented woman is also a photographer, dancer, actress, fat activist 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's Fat Stats
Curves with attitude...
5'8"
290lbs
Size 28
290lbs
Size 28
10 Things You Might Not Know
About Velvet (I asked, she answered)
- One of my favorite writers is Rainer Maria Rilke
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- I adore thatched roof cottages and tree houses.
- I am the youngest of five, and of Irish/Polish/Czech decent.
- Every year I make each of my 3 precious godsons a dinner plate. Once they turn 18, I will throw each one a dinner party, inviting their 17 best pals!
- I was on the board and volunteered for a decade for an AIDS/HIV charity in Paris, before our funding got pulled.
- I competed in shot-put and discus in high school track, and swam competitively for 6 years of my adolescence. Everyone on the Varsity team was angry with me when I quit senior year. Not me!
- I got one of my sisters, Tabletalk Conversation Cards, for Christmas, but I wish I got one for me. I'm not big on board games but I love conversation/question games, Gemini that I am!
- Back in the late 80's, I worked as a photographer at the Copacabana Nightclub in NYC during college.
- I lived in Florence, Italy for a year and that is where I met genius photographer James White, who greatly encouraged my passion for the art.
- I love Korean food, especially Bul-gogi, Gal-bi, and Jap-chae. As soon as I hit Manhattan I pop by Woo Chon after a long shop at the flagship Rainbow store.
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This video was made by Velvet with the help of musician Phil Broikos. I absolutely love it. Pay special attention to the words as you watch.
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Velvet Behind the Camera
"My focus is to diversify notions of modern beauty." ~ Velvet
Check out Velvet's eight page fashion editorial of Chloe Marshall in Evans (UK) clothing for Plus Model Magazine.
You can view more of Velvet's photography at her Facebook Fanpage (don't forget to become a fan!) and on her official photography site, Velvetography.
Here are a few more samples of Velvet's work behind the camera.
You can view more of Velvet's photography at her Facebook Fanpage (don't forget to become a fan!) and on her official photography site, Velvetography.
Here are a few more samples of Velvet's work behind the camera.
- Standard Magazine Photo Shoot
- This is a pdf file of an eight page shoot Velvet did for STANDARD Magazine
- Velvet D'Amour Gets Close and Personal With PLUS Editor
- PLUS Model Magazine has been on the virtual airwaves for over three years and I've been fortunate to get to know Madeline Jones, Editor for PLUS Model Magazine...
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 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!
Velvet d'Amour Throughout the Net
More than meets the eye...
Velvet has been a busy woman letting the world know her opinion on being plus size, a model, a photographer, and as a woman. Visit these sites to learn more about Velvet, right from her mouth.
Buxom Blog: INTERVIEW: Velvet D'Amour
My modeling was in fact very personal, I was annoy more...1 point
Interview with Velvet d'Amour - Large & Lovely
She gained global acclaim this past year when she more...1 point
Plus Model Magazine Interview with Velvet
I am very excited to have been contacted by the BB more...0 points
Velvet - In German!
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New York Cool - Interview - Velvet
New York Cool is an online magazine that celebrate more...0 points
Beautiful, but different: The quiet, fat revolution of Velvet d'Amour | News.com.au Fully Chic Blog
Fully Chic A style safari with fashion journalist more...0 points
5 Resolutions: Our Interview with Velvet D'Amour: Part I
If you don't recognize Velvet D'Amour's name, you more...0 points
A Parisian Food Fight - CBS Sunday Morning - CBS News
CBS Sunday Morning: A Parisian Food Fight - France more...0 points
Alufem Milano
Velvet modeling in an Italian fashion magazine on more...0 points
Plus Model Velvet: Behind the Muse-Part I
This is a huge honor and pleasure for me to be abl more...0 points
J'Adore Velvet D'Amour Goddess Magnifique!!! « raannt
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Velvet D'Amour Gets Real! at Anna Scholz Blog
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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.
Velvet's Yahoo Group
Making contact...
In 2009 Velvet made the decision to close her Yahoo Group, Velvet Vixon where she routinely sent messages about her life and projects. She had over 11,000 fans and the group was loaded with photos of her.While the group is gone, the Velvet Vixen's photo storage still exists at FlickR if you want to take a look at this voluptuous goddess.
People Are Talking About Velvet
Blogging that is...
Here is a listing of bloggers who have felt the urge to talk about Velvet d'Amour's charms.
Curvy Chics
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Joy Nash - Are You Healthy?
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Celebrity Farm
Velvet participated in the third season of France's Celebrity Farm, a reality television show that puts "pseudo-celebrities to work on a farm". She got to go to a nature reserve in South Africa. Of the ten weeks she hung in to round nine!
Here is a fan blog dedicated to the experience (warning, there are pop-up ads) and here is the official website for the TV show-- both are in French.
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Poetryman
Aug 7, 2011 @ 8:24 pm | delete
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- She is beautiful and so is your tribute to her. Blessed by a Squid Angel today.
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theraggededge
Sep 6, 2010 @ 6:12 pm | delete
- She's gorgeous indeed. We need more glamorous goddesses like her!
Blessed :-)
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Feb 18, 2010 @ 10:16 pm | delete
- Thanks for the introduction to Velvet d'Amour.
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KimGiancaterino Feb 14, 2010 @ 12:41 pm | delete
- I had not heard of Velvet d'Amour before your lens. What an interesting and beautiful person she is!
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MikkiGVee
Nov 24, 2009 @ 8:02 pm | delete
- Very nice lens. Velvet is a beautiful woman. Confidence! I love it.
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papawu
Apr 9, 2009 @ 11:34 pm | delete
- With a name like that, she's supposed to be a star!
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Dec 14, 2008 @ 9:35 pm | delete
- Gotta appreciate this as a BBW! Love her confidence just to be. Thanks for the share.
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lollyj
Nov 3, 2008 @ 8:53 am | delete
- 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!!
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Sep 16, 2008 @ 12:04 pm | delete
- 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 :)
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- Thanks for stopping by my lens. Looks like Velvet is a modern day Anais Nin! 5 stars for you.
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Velvet
Sep 19, 2007 @ 6:06 pm | delete
- 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!!!
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Sep 9, 2007 @ 9:37 pm | delete
- 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!
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