Here is another treat for those of you who possess broadband connections, and enjoy viewing your favourite plus-size models in living motion.
A couple of seasons ago, Valerie Lefkowitz created must-see TV for all aficionados of timeless beauty, when she starred in a series of memorable television commercials--first for David's Bridal, then for Zelnorm, and finally, for Isaac Mizrahi at Target.
Miss Lefkowitz actually appeared in at least two Target spots, and now, thanks to a friend of this site, we can show you the first of those ads. Valerie's part in this promo is actually quite clever.
First, we see a curvaceous-looking Valerie standing atop a pedestal (how fitting!), in the centre of the screen, entirely outshining the gangly straight-size model in the foreground, to the right:
Later, we see her in the guise of a waitress in New York diner:
Waitress Valerie walks past the designer,
who snaps his fingers like a fairy godfather, and says, "I love you in pink . . . gorgeous!"
whereupon Valerie's outfit changes--in true Cinderella fashion--from the waitress uniform, to a hot pink number:
Valerie ends the scene by giving a cute little "I'm-so-hot!" tug at her collar.
However, some readers who saw this commercial when it first aired actually preferred the waitress outfit, because it showed off Valerie's legs--which were then considered the most attractive in the industry.
Valerie was a true plus-size model when this commercial was filmed, and it is a testament to her beauty at the time that she compelled Mr. Mizrahi--a straight-size fashion designer, not at all known for adoring curvy women--to ad-lib the word "gorgeous," when contemplating her appearance.
Once again, we see how ideal plus-size beauty--when it is presented to the public--can actually shatter myths, change minds, and move hearts . . . and advance the cause of size celebration.
Click here to view Valerie's Target commercial.