Detractors of fashion often complain about the convention of the non-smiling model and the industry's love of a surly pout has even been lambasted in films such as Zoolander. Catwalks have long been a ...

A reader wonders why we rarely see smiles on the catwalk — and if that’s always been the case in fashion. By Vanessa Friedman Why do runway models always look miserable? They always look as if they ...

Have you ever wondered why fashion models always look so miserable? They wear the world’s most beautiful and expensive clothes yet their faces are the picture of blank boredom. Fashion shows are one ...

Ahh, spring is in the air! Apparently, so are gauzy fairytale dresses, playful rompers and bright red lips, if the 2011 New York and London fashion week shows are any indication. Also in fashion: ...

Fashion critics want ASOS to hear their applause for a current online ad, featuring an earring model with a cochlear implant. The British brand is currently peddling a pair of small gold hoop earring ...

People often assume that being inexpressive makes them appear more cool, but a study suggests that smiling is considered more appealing than an inexpressive attitude. "We found over and over again ...

This article first appeared on the Conversation. It's almost fashion week season, with events in London, New York and Paris all coming up, and I have one pretty sure prediction: The models won't be ...

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