No More Size Zero Models?

uh huh.....sure

I'll believe it when I see it.
They have been saying this for a while now
They enjoy blowing more smoke up our rears every now and then I guess

I think the runway models will still continue to be very slim, considering that they are there solely to be "clothes hangers" for the fashions. The designers would probably object to having to make samples in larger sizes for shows. But I have noticed more realistic looking models in magazines and catalogs. I'm guessing the transition to "real" sized models will be slow and gradual...but definitely a breath of fresh air.

They may start using more models who are not as thin as the ones predominately used now but they will not replace thin models. Thin models are not going any where, imo. I also believe that this is more of a phase rather than something long lasting. The modelling industry is notoriously fickle but the most enduring "trend" seems to be that of thin women.

I'll believe it when I see it. I caught a few minutes of the show about Janice Dickinson's model agency last night - it was sort of like watching a wreck, it's awful but it took me about 10 minutes before I turned it off. She had some "new models" she was showing to some "old models" and berating them because the new girls were skinnier. No one old or new looked like they had eaten a decent meal in their lives. Everyone looked like they were suffering from an eating disorder and most of them looked like they should be in hospital, not on TV. She was viciously berating one girl who almost looked normal (a very thin normal) for being fat.

If this show is at all indicative of what goes on in the modelling world (something I know nothing about) then no one has told them that models don't have to be size zero anymore.

And what is with those lips on Janice D????

It has taken long enough for people to wake up and see that girls like Daisy Lowe look gorgeous not painful to look at with bones sticking out, sickening to watch them on every runway.
Designers take heed, design for the shapely woman and girl, there is more of us around !

I subscribe to assorted magazines, from diet to cooking to religious to, yes, fashion. And I have yet to see something other than very, very, very, very, VERY thin women populating the spreads. I'll believe it when I see it, as well.

I have seen more flesh in certains specific ADS, but not the editorial features.

The Princess

And Janice Dickinson is a whack job. Funny how her tolerance only extends to certain groups. Be fat and she hates you and doesn't wanna look at you.

The Princess says Janice is persona non grata in her princessipality. We don't like skanks.

Even if they gain enough weight to be considered 'healthy', they'll still be far more underweight than the average american woman.

Who knows. Thy might start with size 1 and get as far as size 2. However the height of the model makes a big difference. It would be cool if they came out with a whole new line of fitness models (not body builders). Models with some healthy lean muscle, just not too lean.

FINALLY... girls with some curves on them!

I always tell my clients to focus on building some muscle and reducing fat... which increases their net weight but in the mirror they look ALOT better.

Now if the fashion industry can catch up...it would be a good thing.

-Sahil
flawlessfitnessbook-com

Yes, this may never happen but I'm okay with that. I expect runway models to be thin and hungry-looking. But as long as there are things like Dove campaigns promoting a healthy body then I'm happy.

As a personal trainer, I am constantly bombarded with women and their body issues. But I always tell them to focus on how they feel and not to obsess about ridiculous things like "bra fat"!

thanks for the good article

I find curves to be very sexy. It's about time we start seeing curves as natural and sexy, and jutting ribs as unhealthy and unattractive.

i dont think models should be this skinny because it incourages other young and fat kids to starve to death