Despite the vast research regarding non-conformative bodies, there is little material on the gay bear representation in fashion modelling. This article investigates the bear embodiment in the runway shows of Walter Van Beirendonck Spring/Summer 2010 Wonder. Critical visual analysis follows the gay bear symbolism in the video recordings ofthe runways, revealing how it challenges the fashion industry’s body standards through body-inclusive gay bear embodiments.
Dieser Artikel erschien am 16.09.2022 in der Zeitschrift Medienobservationen.
Er ist durch die DNB archiviert. urn:nbn:de:101:1-2022091913281421039702
DOI: https://doi.org/10.25969/mediarep/18952
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