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Fashion
The fashion show is at the core of the fashion-celebrity-media alliance. My images further illustrate the social expectations of femininity, captured through the aesthetic labour of the models backstage and the lights, camera, and action on the runway.

Karl Lagerfield
2007/8 Chanel Cruise Show
held at Hangar 8, Santa Monica, 2007
held at Hangar 8, Santa Monica, 2007

Chanel Model
2007/8 Chanel Cruise Show
held at Hangar 8, Santa Monica, 2007
held at Hangar 8, Santa Monica, 2007

Chanel Model
2007/8 Chanel Cruise Show
held at Hangar 8, Santa Monica, 2007
held at Hangar 8, Santa Monica, 2007

Victoria Beckham
2007/8 Chanel Cruise Show
held at Hangar 8, Santa Monica, 2007
held at Hangar 8, Santa Monica, 2007

Elsie Katz Couture Spring 2007 Fashion Show
A model poses backstage at the Elsie Katz Couture Spring 2007 fashion show during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week held at Smashbox Studios, 2006 in Culver City, California.

Mercedez Benz Fashion Week
A model poses backstage at the Elsie Katz Couture Spring 2007 fashion show during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week held at Smashbox Studios, 2006 in Culver City, California.

Beach Bunny Swimwear - Backstage - MBFW At Smashbox
Models pose backstage at the Beach Bunny Swimwear Spring 2008 fashion show during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week held at Smashbox Studios, 2007 in Culver City, California.

Anna Kosturova Spring 2007 Fashion Show
Models walk the runway during the Anna Kosturova Spring 2007 fashion show held at Performance Works Theatre, 2006 in Vancouver, Canada

Anna Kosturova Spring 2007 Fashion Show
Models walk the runway during the Anna Kosturova Spring 2007 fashion show held at Performance Works Theatre, 2006 in Vancouver, Canada

Blushing Designs Spring 2007 - Runway
A model walks the runway during the Blushing Designs Spring 2007 fashion show held at Performance Works Theatre, 2006 in Vancouver, Canada

Johnnie Walker Dressed to Kilt 2006 fashion show
Chris Kattan and model walks the runway at the Johnnie Walker Dressed to Kilt 2006 fashion show during the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios, 2006 in Culver City, California

Elsie Katz Couture - Spring 2006
Models pose backstage at the Elsie Katz Couture Spring 2007 fashion show during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week held at Smashbox Studios on, 2006 in Culver City, California.

Designer Donna Baxter
Designer Donna Baxter is interviewed backstage at the Elsie Katz Couture Spring 2007 fashion show during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week held at Smashbox Studios on October 18, 2006 in Culver City,

Mara Gottler Spring 2007 Fashion Show
A model backstage during the Mara Gottler Spring 2007 fashion show held at Performance Works Theatre 2006 in Vancouver, Canada

Nercedez Benz Fashion Week
Oligo Tissew - Fall 2007 - Backstage, Oligo Tissew Fall 2007 fashion show, held at Smashbox Studios on 2007 in Culver City, California.

Sue Wong, Spring Fashion Show
Models prepare backstage at Sue Wong Spring 2007 show during the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios, 2006 in Culver City, California.

Bebe Fall 2007 Fashion Show
Backstage at the Collection Bebe Fall 2007 fashion show during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week held at Smashbox Studios on March 18, 2007

Mara Gottler Spring 2007 Fashion Show
A model backstage during the Mara Gottler Spring 2007 fashion show held at Performance Works Theatre , 2006 in Vancouver, Canada.

Beach Bunny Swimwear - Backstage - MBFW At Smashbox
Models pose backstage at the Beach Bunny Swimwear Spring 2008 fashion show during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week held at Smashbox Studios, 2007 in Culver City, California.

Dina Bar-El Spring 2007 Fashion Show
Backstage at LA Fashion Week, Smash Box Studios, Culver City, LA, 2008

La Fashion Week
Backstage at LA Fashion Week, Smash Box Studios, Culver City, LA, 2008

Mercedez Benz Fashion Week, LA
Backstage at LA Fashion Week, Smash Box Studios, Culver City, LA, 2008

Alan Del Rosario Spring 2007 Fashion Show
Models pose backstage at the Alan Del Rosario Spring 2007 fashion show during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios in Stage One, 2006 in Culver City, California

Alan Del Rosario Spring 2007 Fashion Show
Models pose backstage at the Alan Del Rosario Spring 2007 fashion show during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios in Stage One, 2006 in Culver City, California

Dina Bar-El Spring 2007 Fashion Show
Models pose backstage at the Dina Bar-El Spring 2007 fashion show during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios in the Lightbox , 2006 in Culver City, California.
Celebrity
Marsaili McGrath, was a celebrity photographer in LA from 2005 to 2009. This period saw the peak of celebrity culture's rise and the advent of social media and its highly influential transformation. Looking back, my images reveal the lived experience of Hollywood glitz and glamour—from champagne and fast cars to femininity—set against a backdrop of young women in skimpy dresses and men in suits.

Sandra Bullock
The 9th annual Costume Designers Guild Awards held at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, 2007

Rhianna and Janet Jackson
2008 Clive Davis Pre-GRAMMY Party - Reception and Dinner, Beverly Hills

Alison Sudol and Katy Perry
The EMI/Capitol Records Grammy party held at Boulevard3, 2007 in Hollywood, California

Nicole Ritchie
The YSL pool party at theThe Beverly Hills Hotel, 2007

Brad Pitt
Brad Pitt attends a press conference for the Global Green USA's first house project at the Holy Cross Neigbourhood association project in the 9th ward district, 2007 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Charlize Theron
2008 Sundance Film Festival

Laurence Fishburne and Jamie Foxx

Taylor Swift and David Spade
Exclusive, Clive Davis Pre-GRAMMY party at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, 2008

Herbie Hancock and India Arie
Attends the celebrity gift lounge during the 39th NAACP Image Awards, at the Shrine Auditorium, 2008

India Arie
Attends the celebrity gift lounge during the 39th NAACP Image Awards, at the Shrine Auditorium, 2008

Mischa Barton
Gibson Guitar celebrity hospitality lounge held at the Miners Club during the 2008 Sundance Film Festival, 2008 in Park City, Utah

Jack Nicholson
PresenterJack Nicholson at the AFI's 40th Anniversary celebration presented by Target, 2007 in Hollywood, California.

Brittany Murphy and Fiance Joe Macaluso
Attend the actors fund of America's 10th annual Tony awards dinner at the Skirball Cultural Center on June 11, in Los Angeles, California. (

Natasha Ellie
The EW and Timbaland host Pre-Grammy party at BOULEVARD3, 2007 in West Hollywood, California.

Tara Reid
The EMI/Capitol Records Grammy party held at Boulevard3, 2007 in Hollywood, California

Lindsey Lohan and Thomas Viola
Lindsay Lohan and Intrigue Liqueur CEO Thomas Viola at the Clive Davis Pre-GRAMMY party at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, 2008

Angelica Huston, Michael Kors, and Geena Davis
Irena Medavoy, Angelica Huston, Michael Kors, Mia Maestro and Geena Davis, attend the Michael Kors in-store appearance and fashion show at Nieman Marcus, 2006 in Beverly Hills, California.

Brittany Murphy, Liza Minnelli and Sam Harris,
Attend the actors fund of America's 10th annual Tony awards dinner at the Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles, California.

Samuel L. Jackson
Actor Samuel L. Jackson poses at the distinctive assets gift lounge during Spike TV's Video Game Awards, 2006 in Los Angeles, California

Model Decorated in Sushi
Lamborghini Calabasas Grand Opening Benefiting The Epilepsy Foundation, 2007

Entertainment Dancers
Lamborghini Calabasas Grand Opening Benefiting The Epilepsy Foundation, 2007

Entertainment Dancers
Lamborghini Calabasas Grand Opening Benefiting The Epilepsy Foundation, 2007

Kristen Bell, Fabio and Hayden Panettiere.
Attend the grand opening of Lamborghini Calabasas which started at the Skirball Centre with celebrites driving Lamborghini's to the Calabasas grand opening, 2007 in Los Angeles, California

VH1 And Moet Chandon Kick Off New Season of Fabulous Life

VH1 And Moet Chandon Kick Off New Season of Fabulous Life
Guests pose on a Vespa at the VH1 and Moet Chandon kick off party for the new season of Fabulous Life on Sunset Plaza Drive, 2006 in West Hollywood,
Gifting Suites
In a society where fashion-driven consumption prevails, and celebrity culture is deeply ingrained, exploring the role of the fashion-celebrity-media alliance offers valuable insights. My images further illustrate the connection between fashion, celebrity, and the media.

Marcia Cross
The Pink Party To Benefit Cedars-Sinai Women's Cancer Research Institute - Silent Auction, Santa Monica, 2007

Miley Cyrus
Backstage At The AMA's With Distinctive Assets ,
at the American Music Awards, 2006 in Los Angeles, California
at the American Music Awards, 2006 in Los Angeles, California

Billy Ray Cyrus and Miley Cyrus
EXCLUSIVE: Backstage With Distinctive Assets At The Academy Of Country Music Awards, held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, 2006

Miley Cyrus
EXCLUSIVE: Backstage With Distinctive Assets At The Academy Of Country Music Awards, held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, 2006

Cindy Ambuehl
Green With Envi' celebrity gift lounge, at the Peninsula Hotel, in Beverly Hills, CA.

Billion Dollar Babes
Billion Dollar Babes 5th Birthday Event, at Sony Studios, 2006, Culver City, CA

Rachael Taylor
Billion Dollar Babes 5th Birthday Event, at Sony Studios, 2006, Culver City, CA

Jordin Sparks
39th NAACP Image Awards Celebrity Gift Lounge, LA, 2008

Mercedez Benz Fashion Week, 2007
Fall 2007 - Smashbox Studios, 2007 in Culver City, California.

Tara Reid
Gibson Guitar And Entertainment Tonight Celebrity Hospitality Lodge, Sundance Film Festival, Park City, Utah, 2007

Efren Ramirez
Gibson Guitar And Entertainment Tonight Celebrity Hospitality Lodge, Sundance Film Festival, Park City, Utah, 2007

Mimi Rogers
The 2007 World Talent Style Lounge, held before the 64th Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton 2007 in Beverly Hills, California.

Cindy Ambuehl
Actress Cindy Ambuehl poses next to the Porridge table at the Hearts On Fire 'Green With Envi' celebrity gift lounge, 2007 in Beverly Hills,

Chris Elwood and Jenni Pulos
Hearts On Fire 'Green With Envi' Celebrity Gifting Lounge, 2007 in Beverly Hills, California.

Billion Dollar Babes
Billion Dollar Babes 5th Birthday Event at Sony Studios, Culver City, CA, 2006

Justin Jon
Hearts On Fire 'Green With Envi' Lounge - Day 1
Justin Jon tests his jeans size at the Kasil Jeans table at the Hearts On Fire 'Green With Envi' celebrity gift lounge, 2007, Beverly Hills
Justin Jon tests his jeans size at the Kasil Jeans table at the Hearts On Fire 'Green With Envi' celebrity gift lounge, 2007, Beverly Hills

Cindy Ambuehl
Hearts On Fire 'Green With Envi' Lounge - Day 1
LA, Beverly Hills, 2007
LA, Beverly Hills, 2007

Lauren Storm
Green Living Lifestyle Emmy Lounge At The Cisco House, LA, 2007

Travis Barker
Musician Travis Barker poses with the 3 Skin Leather display at Distinctive Assets during the Academy of Country Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena 2006 in Las Vegas,

Jason Aldean
Singer Jason Aldean poses with the Little Pink Tool Kit display at Distinctive Assets during the Academy of Country Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 22, 2006 in Las Vegas,
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