Anja Rubik & Magdalena Mielcarz – Gala Magazine September 2010
September 20th, 2010
Posted by Skinny Gurl
I came across this editorial of Anja Rubik and Magdalena Mielcarz and I just had to post it – it captured me and I loved the playfulness of it. These pictures were featured in Gala magazine and were photographed by Marcin Tyszka. These pictures are the originals from the editorial, which is a bonus because you get to see them without the busy magazine layout, which often detracts from the pictures.
Anja and Magdalena look like they could pass for sisters – it is hard to believe that Magdalena is 7 years older than Anja.
I always find it fascinating when the relationship between a model and their food consumption is exaggerated like they are doing here. I know it can send mixed messages. To the majority of society, I think they believe that models do actually eat like normal people so this portrayal isn’t so far off. However, for most of us that pay attention to the fashion industry, we know they never eat like this. Is that what your take on this is?
I really like the color of these two dresses – the pink is my favorite. I also like the addition of the lollipops, it adds a sexy twist!
What do you think about Anja and Magdalena in this editorial?
P.S. Play as a slideshow isn’t working – sorry.
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What stunning women- I’m so jealous of their skin, even if it is retouched, I’m sure it’s still gorgeous in person. And those legs in picture 4 is my thinspo to get me through the week!
In response to your question, skinnygurl, I think people love seeing pictures of models stuffing their faces because it’s so unexpected and funny. Also, I think maybe this is the fashion industry’s response to people freaking out about how skinny models are. It’s like they’re saying “fine, if you want to see models acting like cows, here you go.” It’s like the fashion industry is making fun of all the fatties out there who look down on skinny ladies like us
Anyway, thanks so much for these pictures, skinnygurl! They really brightened up my monday!
I’m really skinny, but I don’t diet. I’m young, it’s genetic, and I am very careful about what I eat and how much I eat. My everyday meals are extremely healthy, and small. But I love sweets, and when I go out with friends, I will treat myself to dessert and people always comment about how lucky I am to get to eat food like that and still be skinny. They don’t realize that your size is not determined by the rare dessert, but by the food you put into your mouth each and every day.
Might I add that no one comments when average or large women eat – that would be rude. But just because you are skinny people think they can nit-pick what you eat. Double standard!
I have to disagree. I think notably large or even normal sized women are often subjected to the same scrutiny.
I used to have an obese friend who complained of being stared at every time she put something in her mouth. Once people got to know her, they started commenting too, saying things like “Ayla, why are you eating all that” etc.
The scrutiny was worse amongst my own friends, many of whom were relatively normal-sized and maintained healthy diets. There was a constant stream of remarks on how healthy something was or what we thought of our bodies. It wasn’t negative or pervasive, just merely talk, albeit amongst friends.
So I think people are equally curious as to what obese people eat as to what skinny people eat and therefore prone to commenting, but I definitely agree with your comments regarding the far-fetched assumptions people make.
WOW
They do look like sisters! I can’t believe there is a 7 year age gap… makes you think about how staying so slender and healthy can keep you looking younger, longer! More inspiration for staying tiny!
Yep, scientists did a study on mice and found that when they fed them fewer calories, they lived for 30% longer, because their metabolism slowed down and they aged less quickly
I love anja rubik! she has really grown on me. she has lovely and unique bone structure.
this is my favorite editorial that SG has posted to date… seriously… and I really love both of these girls. The only negative thing I would have to say about anja rubik is that she has this thing where her tongue looks too long for her mouth–its way more noticeable when she’s speaking–and it’s a little distracting. nevertheless, she is still a goddess. (:
This is also my favorite editorial! Its fun, sexy, and still has an edge to it. Both look gorgeous! My fav type of skinny! Long slender arms and legs! Tiny waists but still slightly curvy everywhere else! Thanks for posting sg!
“To the majority of society, I think they believe that models do actually eat like normal people so this portrayal isn’t so far off. However, for most of us that pay attention to the fashion industry, we know they never eat like this.”
I think a majority of people know that models don’t eat like this, but the superficial imagery of them doing so is sure to generate a degree of subconscious inner-conflict. To be honest however, I think people will be able to figure out for themselves that gluttony doesn’t get you anywhere soon enough.
Personally, I’m more worried about the impact of the airbrushing and altering that goes on during the editing process of photographs. I mean it’s pure logic that CAKE does not equal THIN, but I think some people truly believe they can acquire the same glowing skin, ‘bag-less’ eyes, perfectly toned body, and even material wealth (clothes, bags, shoes etc) exhibited in the photographs.
Just take a majority of people on this site for example, myself included. The desire to be super skinny has merely been instilled in us through years upon years of viewing and admiring this ‘skinny’ culture. It’s not an attack on any of you, just merely fact. I mean, prior to the 1900s, people considered it extremely desirable to have their women looking ‘curvy’ to the point of overweight.
Wanting to be thin is no better or worse than that, but there exists an undeniably more negative stigma around aspiring to be thin than aspiring to be curvy. On top of a multitude of reasons, I suspect this is mostly because ‘depriving yourself of food’ not only goes against basic instinct, but it’s also very difficult to do. In as much, you need to have a very stable and supportive lifestyle to begin with, as well as the willpower to be thin.
Some people don’t have either of these things, which is why I personally object to the mass-marketing of such images, but I suppose everyone needs to make a buck.
This really has turned into a complete rant, but I just wanted to touch on something that’s been bothering me since the whole ‘runway vs plus-sized’ model debate initiated here a little while ago. Again, I think society needs to separate the world of high fashion and normal life as is done in the art world. After all, although many people can appreciate works of art, there aren’t hoards of people coming out of galleries hoping to be artists themselves.
I completely agree. I mean, I model myself and even I think I look about 100 times better in pictures. Its also what you wear, your props and who you’re presented to your audience – whether young fashionistas of or the average american or guys or whatever, that picture isn’t showing how you really are or what you really have. Its like acting, except you never talk.
I am a model with a top agency, and models diet but we dont keep oursleves on full restriction all the time. for the most part models will endulge in desserts once and a while, but a lot of what the girls in a model apt eat is fruits and oatmeal, and veggies but they dont all eat as strict as a lot of girls on here talk about on their diets
I don’t know why, but I never liked Anja that much. Great pictures though
Magdalena is so beautiful – I remember her in Quo Vadis few years back – she hardly changed since then. She seems to be very down to earth and really nice:)
The majority of population thinks that models starve themselves – way more than we think, and what they actually do. I don’t know where you got that info – it might just be different where you live from where i live, but it is a common belief that models are epitomes of starvation. Only the extremely gullible ones would imagine a model can eat everything. I personally am in the middle, i am sure there are naturally tiny models – especially the young ones – but i also believe that eating disorders are more common amongst models than other parts of the population. Being skinny is glamorous, but being sick is not…
These girls are stunning! Those legs, that skin… wow, perfection, and perfect motivation for me to take better care of myself <3
(Also, I'm new here, so please let me know if I'm violating any sort of rule!)
I would kill to look like either of them. So beautiful! Thanks Skinnygurl!
Belle, you couldn’t have said it any better, and I mean that towards every issue you touched.
& yes, there’s definitely been some work done on the photos but these girls look undeniably stunning! They look perfectly skinny but slightly curvy too, I want their arms and legs for my own! Thanks for this post SG! I’m really excited to be motivated again after a short falling out from my skinniness.
Meanwhile, just bought the Skinny Bitch book. Tips/opinions about it?
@ HB – I’ve always been curious about it but never read it. Will you let me know how it is and if it’s worth reading?
Thanks!
XO
Definitely– I haven’t been able to put it down. It’s like having a drill sergeant MAKE you lose weight. I’ll send you a review when I finish
I read it about a year and a half ago, and although I found the writing style a little over the top, it’s well worth the read, and a great source of health inspiration.
I became vegetarian (well almost, I eat fish and eggs, but not dairy) due to the book and love it so much I haven’t thought to turn back, and had 3-4kg simply melt away after that change.
It has a lot of interesting information about the various food industries (particularly relevant in America, but still interesting for me in Australia), and usually provides comprehensive scientific support for its claims, without being boring.
It’s written by two girls who don’t condone smoking or coffee or soda, but teach how to be skinny by loving food and eating healthily and with self control. There is an unfortunate focus on faux meat products in their recipes, which I don’t think are very healthy, so I didn’t bother following any of their recipes, but focused instead on unprocessed food. The book encourages an all-organic, vegan diet, which may be workable for some people, but I found it too extreme, so relaxed it a bit. I still feel as though I’ve benefited from reading the book and the changes I’ve made subsequently.
My recommendation: read it!