Skinny Models
All entries tagged with Skinny ModelsFashion Writer: Malnourished Women Are Out...
Is there a change in the air? From UK's The Times:
Malnourished women aren't interesting any more. They're depressing. And the six-pack, once evidence of having luxurious amounts of time and money to devote to self-sculpture, now looks like a feeble attempt at control in an uncertain world. Even worse, it implies a desperately high level of self-involvement. Fat people, meanwhile, look better every day. Why? Because they look carefree. So heave a sigh of relief and let your gut out.» Continue...
Skinny Models Are a Turn-Off to Consumers
Research from the University of Queensland shows that ads featuring average-sized models are every bit as effective at selling as those with thin models.
Also "women who saw the size 14 models felt significantly better about their own bodies in comparison to those who saw the thinner models."
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France to Punish Those Who Encourage Anorexia
A draft law in France is looking to punish "incitement to excessive thinness" in magazines, on websites and in other media.
While not seeking to target bona fide dieting, the law would punish any encouragement to make "people deprive themselves of food in order to get excessively thin", or that constituted an "open apology of anorexia".» Continue...
Is This Woman Plus Size?
Winner of a UK modeling show has put the catwalk modeling industry to the test.
Jen Hunter (5' 11", 154 lbs) won the "Make Me a Supermodel" show in 2006 - despite being criticized for being too fat.
Many people applauded her win. Last year a magazine writer asked:
Although [Hunter] triumphantly overcame the judges remarks and abuse, can she really break into the fashion world?Answer: No.
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Food Diary of a Fashion Model
New York Magazine has listed the 7-day food diaries of four people in the fashion industry; two models, fashion editor, and producer.
Here are a few examples (enlightening to say the least):
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Fashion Models: Unhappy and Lonely?
New research shows that fashion models have a lower self-esteem and feel less-fulfilled than people in other careers.
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Spain: Restricting Clothing Sizes in Window Displays
The Spanish government has introduced a campaign to standardized women's clothing sizes. It has also gone as far as restricting sizes in window displays.
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The Skinny Charter
Many thought that the Spanish "ban" on skinny models was a flash in the pan. However awareness is growing - with Italy to adopt a "national manifesto of self-regulation" among the fashion industry.
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Walking Clothes Hangers
Some months ago I mentioned that "Your body is not just a clothes-hanger for other people to gawk at". One commenter (accurately) pointed out that "Top runway models are actually intended to be walking clothes hangers!".
The trouble is many young girls are looking at the bodies - not the clothes.
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Marketing Thin to the Masses
Some people say that popular media has no influence or correlation with body image issues or disorders.
I beg to differ.
The pressure to be thin is alive and well and shows no sign of abating... not when there is serious money to be made.
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The War on Skinny
It seems that Madrid's ban on skinny models has started a small avalanche across the fashion industry.
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Skinny Models Banned
Modeling agencies are outraged.
The regional government of Madrid, Spain (who sponsors the Fashion Week show) has imposed restrictions that effectively ban skinny models from appearing on the catwalk.
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Skinny Models: Telling It Like It Is
Empty-headed, self-obsessed, emaciated clones.
That's how author J K Rowling describes today's fashion models (see her blog post here) . Rowling was quickly joined by former Marie Claire editor Liz Jones who also adds her opinions of the glossy magazine industry. Her words are cutting, insightful, - and oh so true.
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The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) is in the process of issuing new guidelines for models - ahead of the NY Fashion shows starting soon. It appears that the CFDA will not go as far as the rules imposed in Madrid and in other countries.
[...] the recommendations are likely to include scheduling fashion-show fittings with younger models during daylight hours, rather than late at night, to help them get more sleep; urging designers to identify models with eating disorders; and introducing more nutritious backstage catering [...] (from the NY Times).