Perhaps you never got the memo. As part of my retirement, I have nothing to do with Cloud Nine anymore unless Seraph (who I left it to) specifically needs help, and even then, it’s only minor involvement. I also never said I was “an expert in constructive criticism.” What I said was that that’s what this is intended as, and should be taken as such.

As to wanting to see Cloud Nine do “flawless work,” I believe her next show is next Friday at 4:30 game time. I won’t be there myself because RL will be creeping up, but I’m sure that it’ll be a good show.

“Constructive Critism is one thing ..consistant baggering is another..But hey you are entitled to you opinion *smiles” I didn’t realizing that reviewing around one PUBLIC EVENT per month or two was consistant badgering. I call that trying to better the entire modeling community by offering suggestions.

Constructive Critism is one thing ..consistant baggering is another..But hey you are entitled to you opinion *smiles

I totally understand that RL sometimes intervenes in the lives of the models. I’ve been in enough shows myself to know that RL intervenes pretty frequently. However, I don’t really see that as too relevant to what I had said up above. You said there were three fill-ins – out of the 9 models (if I counted correctly), I’d say that around 5 or so could have used more practice. That’s just my opinion.

You said, “The Senorita Gown I am wearing in your opening picture Matt , shows that… Give her a break ..I have seen some HORRORS as u put it, made by many Top designers in game.. Everyone has thier own taste…what one person may not like someone else may love…” I totally agree with your first statement here. As I said up above, I love the Seniorita Gown. That’s why it’s featured in the article. Some of them, though, as I pointed out, suffered a bit more. I re-read the entire article after reading your comment, Mariposa, and never saw myself use the word “HORRORS” to describe any of the dresses or designs in this show. I called three in particular “Horribly Ugly,” yes, but that’s not quite the same thing. As to so-called top designers also having bad days, once again, we’re in agreement. Those bad days, though, don’t make it to the runway most of the time.

You also said, “I strive to bring realistic looking people and to bring upcoming designers names out to the public. That is how I choose to run my agency.” The way you choose to run your agency is your own business, Mariposa, and I don’t think anyone would argue otherwise. I would offer the advice, though, that it could be good to be sure those realistic-looking people have the proper training before sending them out into a laggy runway situation. Upcoming designers can also be great. New talent can be a great thing for the community. However, if a publication (such as the Herald) chooses to review the show/fashions and offer constructive criticism (which is what I have done here), it might not be the worst thing in the world to listen to both the review and the comments! I have to compliment Adriana on that. She and I had a lovely conversation the other day after this was first posted, and she reacted VERY well to my constructive criticism.

“It’s the quality of who u are the loyality you show and how others percieve you to be and the compassion you have for the human feelings that ly behind the avatar .. that make a bond no article can tear down.” Mariposa, I guess you didn’t really read anything that I said. This is all constructive criticism. Whether you take it to heart or not is your own choice, but that is all that it is. I offer suggestions, and then you choose whether or not to implement them – though I think that SABORLATINO could be a much more effective agency if some of these things were done.

Matt

First and foremost as SL keeps growing and expanding with new avatars, there has been a huge range of a big bootie popping generation.

Yes I do not believe in telling the models to change thier height nor thier body structure… that is what makes them unique. As unique as each and every avatar that will go to the shows we do and purchase clothing we showcase here in SL.

Why have a bunch of wafer thin models come out on stage and then have an audience that have full figures looking at them, and having to wonder how these designs would look on thier body structure.

I believe in keeping it real. We have enough to deal with in RL with teenagers going bulimic & anorexic in because they want to look like those models on the front covers of magazines. And many of those models bare the scars of having these conditions themselves, to be able to keep thier skinny figure and thier job.

Hell we are all here to have fun and a good time, and to try our hand at new and diversified things that we are able do in game. that perhaps we may never have the oppurtunity to do in RL.

All I know is that as far as the models and the Sabor Team, we are like family. I never belittle anyone, and hold the upmost regard and respect for thier needs in RL as well as in SL.

If u have a good relationship with the staff they produce and always come through for you in a time of need… As 3 models did for me in this show.. Last minute fill in’s for models that got hung up with thier RL. And Matthew and I always make it a point to Thank them and show our Appreciation… ” We Thank You All For All Your Hard Work.. And Your Loyality”

Understanding that RL always comes first is the key to a GREAT TEAM!! One that will always stand behind you.

Respect and true friendship and acting my true self in game, has gained me the upmost respect and loyalty ..here in Second Life. From the models , to the designers and to just plain folk, enjoying thier time in game. To me those are more important things.. Those are the things I focus on not who’s waistline is not thin enough, or who’s hair is more primmy or what designer puts out the best clothes for us to grab hold of.

Doesn’t matter to us, for we model for the love of doing it and enjoying ourselves while doing it.

As far as designers go … we will continue to model for all designers may they be veterans or newbies branching out … we all have to start somewhere.. just as the Top Designers did.

Adriana DaSilva is a wonderful designer, showing HUGE potential to becoming a TOP Designer.. The Senorita Gown I am wearing in your opening picture Matt , shows that… Give her a break ..I have seen some HORRORS as u put it, made by many Top designers in game.. Everyone has thier own taste…what one person may not like someone else may love…

I strive to bring realistic looking people and to bring upcoming designers names out to the public. That is how I choose to run my agency.

No one is perfect, Yes we get stuck in poses , or have silly things happen, while doing a show… But u know what.. we are real enough to laugh at the silly mishaps that happen..I do not seek perfection nor do I demand it from others. You know why? Because this is a game, one we play to enjoy ourselves, loyality, dedication and honest friendship is what keeps SaborLatino working and maxing out sims for every show.

It’s the quality of who u are the loyality you show and how others percieve you to be and the compassion you have for the human feelings that ly behind the avatar .. that make a bond no article can tear down.

I am proud of my team, and proud to say that I have never had to really go to a designer to look for bookings, I get all of ours by referrals and from those designers that choose to come to our shows and see what a Great Team we really are…

To be totally fair, there were some outfis that I absolutely loved, but couldn’t get clear pictures of because just as the outfits finished rezzing for me, the models started moving and I couldn’t get a good picture.

As stated above, there are also some that I honestly didn’t like. I do regret that I couldn’t get pictures of some of the others (the light blue prim dress modeled by Mystique Suavage being a good example), but c’est la vie.

You’re entitled to your opinion of these designs, just as everyone else is. =)

Matt

jalyssa – i agree with that yes there are some top designers that dont match seams up too well or straps etc but at least what most of the top designers have out there don’t look like shit. it’s passable shit not like some of these horrid outfits. I’d rather have a not matched strap that hardly no one will notice than have it look like a bird shit on my dress like the green one pictured above.

as far as the models – if i was this designer i would of made sure these girls knew what they were doing beforehand, your trying to sell your product these girls represent it and from the sound of it did a worse job than what the clothes look like. i hope the designer knows better next time around.