![]() ![]() Gia embodied the contrast that the fashion industry craved during that era – in a sea of blonde, blue-eyed, beautiful women, Gia had no filter, wore no make-up and took risks. When she arrived in the city, Gia met with Wilhelmina Cooper, who was floored and signed her immediately. Gia initially got her start with a local photographer in Philadelphia who saw her dancing, and began appearing in local newspaper advertisements, before heading to New York at 17. And I could have done that with a German Shepherd.” SHE WAS THE ANTITHESIS OF OTHER MODELS OF THE ERA In the film, one of her friends asks if she’s ever had sex with a man before. Though Gia had a few trysts with men, she identified as a lesbian. As one of the first openly gay models, she often visited DCA, a gay club in the city where, she met one of her first long-term partners: Sharon Beverley. Gia cut her hair short and dyed it bold colours, and shopped at vintage and second hand clothing stores, where she picked up men’s button-down shirts, distressed Levi’s 501s, and beaten-up leather boots. Growing up working class in Philadelphia, Gia was a member of the ‘Bowie Kids’ in high school – a group of die hard fans who went to his concerts and adopted his unique blend of androgynous dressing as their own. SHE WAS ONE OF THE FIRST OPENLY GAY MODELS ![]() Jolie admitted that she despised Gia at first, but in the end, confessed to The New York Times in 1997: “I’d like to date Gia. She was supposed to be the ‘bad model turned good’, but shortly before her slot, Gia snorted heroin backstage. In one, Gia was interviewed on an evening news show about the dark side of modelling and its ties to drugs. Jolie played Gia with raw emotion throughout, exploring her drug addiction, childhood issues, and relationships with unfaltering sensitivity – having spent hours studying Gia’s TV appearances before filming began. Her portrayal won her a Golden Globe, as she appeared alongside Hollywood heavyweights Faye Dunaway, who played modelling mogul Wilhelmina Cooper, and Mercedes Ruehl who played her mum, Kathleen. Twelve years after her death, Gia’s tragic story was committed to a film, with a young, almost unknown Angelina Jolie taking on the role of the troubled model. Struggling to cope with the pressures of her new career, Gia turned to heroin, and, despite kicking the habit a number of times and staging multiple comebacks, in 1986 she died of Aids-related complications at just 26. While her blue-collar background gave her an edge in the world of high fashion, and appearances on the runways of Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, Calvin Klein, and Armani saw her experience a meteoric rise to fame, behind the scenes all was not well. Gia’s life echoed the classic rags-to-riches story, only, eventually, the riches made way for rags again. Arguably the world’s first supermodel, Gia Carangi paved the way for Campbell, Turlington, and Crawford – with the latter billed ‘Baby Gia’ when she made her runway debut. Please email me for any question.Before Peter Lindbergh immortalised Naomi, Cindy, Claudia, Linda, Christy, and Tatjana on the cover of Vogue in 1990, and launched them in their ascension to icon status, there was Gia. ![]() I will describe as good as possible for my items. Please knock me if you glad to combine shipping with others items I am happy to offer a full refund including shipping and handling cost if the item has been grossly mis-describe and return to us within 14 days. The item will be sent within 1-3 days after payment is completed. **Add USD 5 shipping for each additional items! ![]() Add USD 10 for speedy delivery via DHL Express Service.It will take 2-5 Working days to deliver. It will take 2-4 weeks or more for delivery, depends on your custom checking.Ģ. The shipping cost is USD 20 via Malaysian Registered Postage With Tracking Number. Vintage 90s Emporio Armani Photo Print "Gia Carangi" Photo By Aldo Fallai T Shirt / Fashion Designer / 90s Streetwear T Shirt Size Lġ. ![]()
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