See http://uk.news.yahoo.com/12092006/325/spain-ban-skinny-models-shocks-fashion-world.html
2006-09-12 05:35:34 · 29 answers · asked by Wemy 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Other - Beauty & Style
I think the decision to ban underweight models was the right call and good on Spain for finally making it!
While it's a complex issue, and we are aware that not all models starve themselves to the point of ill health, the industry as a whole (not just the high fashion industry but teenage magazines etc also) has a responsibility to the general public to show clothes being worn by "healthy" looking women that we can not only identify with but set an example to the younger generations that a healthy appearance is beautiful, rather than having clothes worn by someone who looks like they haven't eaten for a month.
Of course the fashion industry would be outraged at the stand taken in Spain as they encourage the underweight appearance of models. Take it on the chin guys, accept a bit of responsibility and use this as an excuse to move fashion and modelling into the 21st century, when healthy is fashionable and emaciated is "so last season, daahling"
2006-09-12 06:15:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think anything that advertises things that can lead to ill health, such as becoming anorexic in desparation to look as thin as those so called models is wrong. Just like advertising cigarettes is wrong. Teenage girls are so impressionable and they will copy what they see is the 'in' thing to do or to be so I think the fashion industry should be more responsible. It is time some normal sized models (size 10 or 12) are used. There are a vast number of people in places like Africa that are so desparate to fatten up a bit because they are starving an in our wealthy society (as we now have nothing else to worry about) girls develop diseases that makes them starve to death. The fashion industry is unfortunately lead by gay men who don't think women are attractive at all (that's why they are gay!) so they think that a woman with a figure of an adolescent boy is the way forward. And no, it's not going to make 'fatties' feel more comfortable to see these so called models banned from fashion shows because of their BMI. So I can only hope that other cities and countries will follow this example very soon. And if modeling agencies see it as a threat then so be it. I'm sure they will not go bankrupt just because some of their models will get rejected. It's time they thought about it too and started hiring some real women.
2006-09-12 05:54:57 · answer #2 · answered by Luvfactory 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have a 12 year old daughter who is 4' 7" and 79 lbs. She is very tall and very thin, She is beautiful! But, Because of the fashion world she believes she is fat! Amazing! I struggle to boost her self esteem daily, She is finally getting it! That Models are way to this, Most of them come out later with Eating disorders, and drug abuse problems. These are not role models for our children . I applaud Spain for finally stepping up to the plate and saying enough is enough, All too skinny models do is Promote Low self esteem n our Children and somehow make Real woman feel inadequate! Bravo Spain! Maybe The United States can learn something!
2006-09-12 06:12:46 · answer #3 · answered by Flagstaff mama 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the Spanish idea.How many girls have a naturally stick-thin figure? How many girls try to be like models such as Kate Moss et al? I work in mental health and the amount of young girls with eating disorders that pass through hospital doors is on the increase all the time.Most of them see fashion in magazines and want to be thin.It's about time someone did women a favour to reinforce the thought that not everyone can be so thin and it's OK to have curves.Viva Espania!!
2006-09-12 06:25:23 · answer #4 · answered by dinahmite 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hi
modelling and fashion,if on the cat walk, will not require any models that are either too fat or too thin, no-one would buy designer lines if not to make themselves look good which in most people's eyes is thin.. But its each to their own. Some modelling co's will only take on reallly skinny girls, as it gives the impression that if you wore those clothes you would achieve the desired look of the model xxx Hope this helps xxx
2006-09-12 05:42:13 · answer #5 · answered by amber1234 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Totally! The word says it clearly: MODEL; this means they should represent what women are in a general sense. So tell me: are the really being a good representation of human women? Of course not. I believe the fashion industry should sometimes be corrected when they go off limits in terms of unachievable figures and styles. This situation frustrates most women. I applaud Madrid for giving the example.
2006-09-12 06:27:18 · answer #6 · answered by naperston 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Que bien!
Seriously, someone had to start this war...
how can thin thin thin girls be sexy and attractive?
just in XXI century...
I've been in the British Museum few days ago... looking around I've not found any painting or any other forms of art where girls were so skinny.. no way, beauty is health!
And that's the message the modern art (designers?) should give... as it was always in the past... respecting the human nature...
2006-09-12 05:48:55 · answer #7 · answered by Alessandra C 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't understand why designers would choose waif like models anyway - none of them actually look beautiful. They all look like they've been starved and are in desperate need of a decent meal! There are plenty of "normal" size, healthy looking and far more beautiful models around, so why not choose them? Men are always saying they prefer curvy women, and the vast majority of "normal" women are not waif like, they're curvy - so what is this obsession that designers have with skinny models anyway? It makes no sense whatsoever.
2006-09-12 06:05:15 · answer #8 · answered by Northern Lass 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The average girl isn't even close to the size of most models. I believe some of these designers should consider that. They might sell more product if people could actually see how something is really going to look.
2006-09-12 05:42:16 · answer #9 · answered by lisa46151 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It would have been better if the designers just didn't use over-skinny models in the first place. Showing your clothes on someone who is thin is one thing, but do they really need to be THAT thin? Any designers out there want to comment?
2006-09-12 05:39:15 · answer #10 · answered by mollyneville 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋