I'm a fitness model...heehee
Nah, I am Velvet D'Amour, busy changing the 'face' of beauty.
I have modeled for John Galliano, Jean Paul Gaultier, Nick Knight, Ellen Von Unwerth etc.
I am an American in Paris, currently signed with Contreband Model agency (WANTED and AGENCE PLUS divisions).
In Belgium, I am represented by Dominique Model agency.
I am represented in NYC by UGLY Model agency.
My reason for having a MM profile is that I enjoy working with people who do not have a limited concept of beauty, rebels of fashion if you will. And clearly, not everyone out there is seeking 250 lbs models...yet!
I have been fortunate to come across very creative, open minded people who delight in bucking the norm, by including me in their projects.
I like to shoot as much as I like to model, so please check out my photo profile on here 540056.
All the best to everyone!
Velvet
PS Notes on nudity...
I'd say a good 99.999% of the artists interested in working with me wanna get me naked, not that I blame them, lol
It is quite the odd dicodomy that as a society, fat is viewed with derision, yet should one go out on a limb and include a genuinely voluptuous model, 9 times out of 10 they will do so by harkening back to the Renaissance. Rubens and the like, are seemingly our only reference point for a larger body.
Given I shoot as well, and certainly have photographed my fair share of nudes of all shapes and sizes, I understand the drive.
Were Herb Ritts to come back to life, I'd greet the boy starkers.
I have posed nude for DanieleIango, Rancinan, and in the film Avida, so certainly, I do not dismiss all tasteful nude propositions, but my main reason for modeling is in fact, as a political statement; that we need to diversify modern standards of beauty. If we continually marry the fat body with nude classics, then we are hardly creating a revolution. It's too easy in a sense, one gets a 'different' look and perhaps is praised for such, but if you really want to be revolutionary, then why not do a FASHION shoot with a bigger body versus pulling out the old Botticelli standard?
Hey Beautifuyl Friend, I left you message on Mysoace. I am so proud of you girl. Soon we will meet and work together. Love ya and have a beautiful week ahead. Tammie.
D Vixen Makeup
Makeup Artist
2009-11-17 08:17:46
Do you realize what you have created? Amazing confidence and happiness for so many women. I love who you are and what you represent. Keep it UP!!!!
-Andrea
Miss Missy Photography
Photographer
2009-11-17 07:06:21
Hello FB friend!
Classy Dame
Model
2009-11-05 11:02:09
You are such an inspiration...
xoxox,
Classy
MalenaModel
Model
2009-11-03 18:32:55
Hi Velvet! I enjoy seeing your work so much! You're an inspiration...
Ashley
ShiningStarr1
Model
2009-11-02 15:16:50
HI Beautiful Velvet, How are you friend? Just been getting ready for Plus Angels Models Runway. Showtime at Hollywood Celebrity Center. I am so excited Vevet. Thank you for beleving in me friend I tell everyone you are the reason I am here. I saw you on tv you look amazing tell me when the film comes out okay. Sending love and hugs take care Tammie.
Jessica OBrien
Makeup Artist
2009-10-31 15:41:49
Thanks for the add! You are fab!! Found you through chatting with all the ladies at SKORCH Magazine. I was featured a couple weeks ago on their blog as a SKORCH Doll!
Kunta Evans
Model
2009-10-27 23:12:17
Just beautiful. The work speaks for itself. Would LOVE to work with you!
Angel mel
Model
2009-10-21 21:12:05
wow u look so young for 42 x whats your secret lol x i found a pic of u on facebook its bein used as a group avatar =) x
Kimmi-K
Model
2009-10-17 13:40:13
I heart U doll....
BBW Gwen
Model
2009-10-10 14:58:01
I know right? What are the odds? Hee hee Life is good thanks, just finished a week long stint with a model who came out from Kansas City to have me shoot sets for her site. It was a loooong week but good. How've you been Darlin'? I wrote you back on Facebook, sorry I missed the message.
P.S. The default photo is absolutely gorgeous!
Kye Brown Photography
Photographer
2009-10-09 22:25:59
Not only are you a BBW. You are a excellent model and 42??? Come on : ) What are your secrets for looking so good. Keep up the great job girl
ShiningStarr1
Model
2009-10-09 21:41:14
HI Beautiful Friend, Guess what Velevet I got noticed here on MM. I am going to be the first plus size model for a indian business clothing line. For Asia and India. I go to New York end of October. Velvet I told you this before friend. I owe it all to you for believeing in me and giving me all the information to get started. I look up to you and I thnak you for everyhting. We women are going to change the modeling world. Doesnt matter what size you are your beautiful just the way you are. Love ya Tammie.
TaijaFaith
Model
2009-10-09 10:38:42
Hey! just wanted to say I really look up to you!
Ive had alot of photographers tell me im too big to be a teen model, because im 5'3 and 130 pounds...and im a size 5.
thank you for showing me beauty has nothing to do with being a stick. :)
Lakia Amor
Model
2009-10-09 10:17:14
J'adore Velvet!! Come back to NY!!! :)
Natalia McCarty
Model
2009-09-26 20:49:58
Hahaha! You tagged me months ago asking if I danced with your friend Kira. I havent even seen my OWN profile in that long! Soo sorry it took me so long. Were we facebook friends at that point? I think we were already. At any rate Im glad I see your profile on here your pictures are as beautiful as always! As per your question, if I didnt have self esteem issues with dancing in front of people trust me I would be dancing daily haha however sadly I do not dance with Kira.
Creme brule
Model
2009-09-24 09:02:58
Merci Velvet: tres belle
I'm a huge fan of Galliano + JPG 2
Savannah San Roman
Model
2009-09-24 08:01:45
thank you sooo much for the photo comment!
that means a lot to me!
u are amazing
Charlize Lydia
Model
2009-09-23 00:40:48
I love you portfolio! Your work is so inspirational to me!
E Wheels
Makeup Artist
2009-09-17 12:12:32
THE velvet?? im a huge fan of yours!!!
Lady Dai Plus Model
Model
2009-09-13 08:22:48
Velvet- I love your port. Fun, powerful and sexy...You definitely inspire me!
ShaTika ShaunTay
Model
2009-09-10 09:50:05
You inspired me to finally get out of my shell and and get my sexy on! Your are AMAZING!
NFP
Photographer
2009-09-09 14:36:16
love it. if you ever come to wash dc look me up...
ShiningStarr1
Model
2009-09-04 17:33:25
Hi Velvet, Have a wonderful Labor Day weekend. Take care friend hugs Tammie.
Manda Moore
Model
2009-09-01 16:25:34
You are easily one of the women in this world who has inspired me.
Tiff B
Model
2009-08-27 21:07:22
not this time but have a great time :) looking forward to seeing my girl through your eyes...
ShiningStarr1
Model
2009-08-25 13:36:18
HI Sweet Friend, It is sure great to finally get on MM. I got in and I am so happy Velevet. Hopefully now there will be some amazing photographers who will shoot a voluptous model and tall lol!! I hope you had a wonderful vacation tell me all about it. Miss you friend hugs Tammie. Ps I put new pics on Myspace tell me what you think.
Ms Benton
Model
2009-08-20 06:18:47
Came across your page and i have to say that I looked at your port. and I couldn't pick one single pick that I liked because they were all AMAZING....
Maya Guez
Photographer
2009-08-17 14:59:27
see u soon babe right after my b day!
Suzanne Plus Model
Model
2009-08-10 00:19:31
You go, girl! Great port, and thanks for being my Friend.
Tiff B
Model
2009-08-06 06:33:47
getting to interview you for Plus Model Magazine was a dream...I cant wait for Part 2 next month...
love u tonsssss mama
Arteo Photo Kevin Moore
Photographer
2009-08-05 04:55:28
hey velvet, where are you? i am in New york....
Juliet Benoit
Model
2009-07-21 23:23:05
Interesting portfolio!
Si Jamais vous remercier pour la belle des commentaires sur mes photos!
En vous souhaitant tout le bonheur et la benediction des dieux mon amour!
Amour et de lumiere
XxOo
Sylly
Model
2009-07-19 18:59:02
wow... nice port there.
Bruno Raymond
Photographer
2009-07-16 16:54:57
Would love to find a project to work on with you, will think of it this summer.
Diana Gaitirira
Model
2009-07-13 18:51:37
You're amazing!!!!
Lina Barras
Model
2009-07-06 15:13:45
I LOVE you. You are my new favorite model on here.
JAM IMAGES
Photographer
2009-07-05 05:15:28
GREAT PORT AND ENE OF HUMOUR
LOVELY WORK
NUFF LUV FROM JAMAICA
Rebecca Parker
Photographer
2009-07-03 03:32:46
Fantastic Energy in your modelling. Great folio!
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