Within the second year of University we had to look into and re-visit global issues throughout the fashion industry that were important to us as a group. The big issue for me and many others is the size zero body image, showcased throughout catwalks and many high level designer labels.
Many images of underweight and starving models can be found online and many are still strolling down some of the worlds highest designer runways.
Many models who go into the industry with an average size figure and are proclaiming to change the size zero way can be seen in images slowly loosing weight to fit in with the industries ways. As seen in the images above of a healthy model who has gone from a normal healthy weight to a very unhealthy underweight frame.
A very famous model that comes to mind is Crystal Renn, she began as a plus size model who was famous for flaunting her beautiful curves down the catwalk.
Crystal has been photographed more recently looking rather thin and nothing like her fuller figured former self.
Another well known fact within fashion and body image seen in magazines is that models are air brushed so their bodies and complexions are perfect for advertising. This is a worrying problem for the younger generation who look to fashion magazines for inspiration, as they view skinny models or models that look a certain way as what 'beautiful' is, when in fact everyone is different and should be celebrated for their individuality.
Gok Wan is famous for celebrating women's individuality and teaching people how to be proud of the skin their in.
We are the next generation and we need to stand up and take responsibility for these models who are walking down our runways. We don't want to be responsible for the unnecessary deaths of women who are often only thought of as human mannequins.
Would you ignore this sight? or will you do the right thing and stand up against this cruelty?
IT'S YOUR CHOICE!
