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All entries tagged with modelsShock: Larger Models at London Fashion Week!
It's London Fashion Week here in the UK, and the designer Mark Fast has caused a storm by--gasp--using normal-sized women to showcase his knitwear range.
Fast's stylist has allegedly walked out in a huff because of the use of three UK size 12 -14 (US size 10-12) models. And, the reporter Alice Fisher, whilst applauding the move, mentioned how odd it seemed to see these models on the catwalk:
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Glamour's "Shock" Photo Wins Praise From Women
It was a tiny picture tucked away on page 194 in Glamour magazine (US edition). But, it was responsible for hundreds of grateful emails to the editor, newspaper articles across the world, and setting blogs and Twitter ablaze.
So, what was so shocking about this photo? It showed a normal, healthy looking woman.
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How a Model Made Peace With Her Body

Originally published in Marie Claire, this is an account of the modeling industry and its culture through the eyes of a former model.
Here are some highlights of her musings, which are sardonic and whimsical, yet describe a poignant reality.
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No More Size Zero Models?
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