Ben Barry

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Ben Barry
Born (1983-02-09) February 9, 1983 (age 41)
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
NationalityCanadian
EducationUniversity of Toronto, University of Cambridge
Notable worksFashioning Reality: A New Generation of Entrepreneurship
Notable awardsQueen's Golden Jubilee Medal, Governor General's Award in Commemoration of the Persons Case

Ben Barry (born February 9, 1983) is a

Governor-General of Canada, has described his work as, "positive, determined action to undo stereotypes and redefine society's idea of beauty."[9]

Early life and career

Barry was born in

Ogilvy Foundation research grant at Cambridge Judge Business School in 2012.[3][11][12][13] Barry's second book, Beyond Beauty: Discovering, Challenging, and Refining Beauty, will examine perceptions of beauty across the world and will be based on his Ph.D. research.[3] He is the Chair of the Board of Directors of the Toronto Fashion Incubator, and sits on the Board of the Canadian Foundation for Women's Health.[14][15] Barry was an assistant professor of equity, inclusivity, and diversity in fashion at the Toronto Metropolitan University School of Fashion before being promoted to Chair of the School of Fashion in 2018.[16][13][17] In 2021, he was hired as the new Dean of Fashion at the New School in New York City, New York, USA. He also writes a bi-weekly small business column for The Globe and Mail, Canada's national newspaper of record.[18]

Ben Barry Agency

He began the Ben Barry Agency at the age of 14.[19] The Agency is known for its use of diverse models; those of widely different sizes, races, ages, and abilities. This is in contrast to most modelling agencies which impose strict height, weight, and age requirements.[11] The Agency played a critical role in the Dove Campaign for Real Beauty.[3][11][20] Barry has been acknowledged for his efforts to reform the fashion industry to more accurately represent women's diversity, and to end the use of a standard physical beauty ideal.[19][21][22]

Awards

He has been awarded the

Governor General's Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case.[1] According to Maclean's, he was recognized as "one of twenty-five leaders of tomorrow".[3]

References

  1. ^ a b "Governor General Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case - Status of Women Canada". cfc-swc.gc.ca. Retrieved 2022-10-25.
  2. ^ Feitelberg, Rosemary (2020-12-10). "Parsons Names New Dean of Fashion". WWD. Retrieved 2022-04-27.
  3. ^ a b c d e f "Ben Barry". Speakers Spotlight. Archived from the original on 17 December 2008. Retrieved 2008-11-09.
  4. ^ "Young model agent changing the face of fashion". CTV News. 2007-03-13. Archived from the original on 2007-03-23. Retrieved 2008-11-11.
  5. ^ Muther, Christopher (2009-04-30). "Can this 26-year-old change the shape of the fashion industry?". The Boston Globe. Archived from the original on 4 May 2009. Retrieved 2009-05-04.
  6. ^ Walker, Peter (2009-01-10). "Young, white and super skinny? We don't buy it, women tell advertisers". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 2008-01-11.
  7. ^ "Size zero debate fuels research". Financial Times. 2008-01-06. Retrieved 2008-01-11.
  8. ^ "Women's brand choice depends on brand ad". The Times of India. 2009-01-11. Archived from the original on 2012-10-23. Retrieved 2009-01-11.
  9. ^ "Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean Speech on the Occasion of the Presentation of the Governor General's Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case". Office of the Secretary to the Governor General. 2008-11-07. Retrieved 2008-11-09. [dead link]
  10. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). www.business.umt.edu. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 February 2004. Retrieved 12 January 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  11. ^ a b c Morra, Bernadette (2007-03-07). "Barry slowly breaking barriers". Toronto Star. Retrieved 2008-11-11.
  12. Judge Business School. Archived
    from the original on 29 September 2008. Retrieved 2008-11-11.
  13. ^ a b Reisz, Matthew (2012-05-24). "Super-skinny models won't supersize the profits". timeshighereducation.co.uk. Retrieved 2012-12-16.
  14. ^ "Toronto Fashion Incubator Board of Directors". Toronto Fashion Incubator. Archived from the original on 2008-09-07. Retrieved 2008-11-11.
  15. ^ "Board of Directors - About Us - Canadian Foundation for Women's Health". Canadian Foundation for Women's Health. Archived from the original on 24 December 2008. Retrieved 2008-11-11.
  16. ISSN 0319-0781
    . Retrieved 2022-04-27.
  17. ^ "Ben Barry". fashion.ryerson.ca. Ryerson University. Archived from the original on 2012-09-15. Retrieved 2012-12-16.
  18. ^ "A card for all occasions". The Globe and Mail. 2008-10-25. Retrieved 2008-11-11.
  19. ^ a b "Models of all shapes and sizes". Windsor Star. 2008-10-13. Archived from the original on 2012-11-05. Retrieved 2008-11-11.
  20. ^ "Ben Barry: Modelling Agent". University of Toronto Magazine. Retrieved 2008-11-11.[permanent dead link]
  21. ^ "A New Kind of Fashion Model?". CBC News. 2007-03-17. Archived from the original on April 30, 2008. Retrieved 2008-11-11.
  22. ^ "Male modelling boss a winner for advancing cause of women". Ottawa Citizen. 2008-11-06. Archived from the original on 2012-11-05. Retrieved 2008-11-11.

External links

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