Fallout from Size 0 Continues
References: dailytelegraph.au
The independent Model Health Inquiry set up in the wake of the size zero debate has been reported as saying that models under 16 should be banned from catwalks because of their particular vulnerability.
Panel chairwoman Baroness Kingsmill has argued that, "The panel has set out an approach designed to protect vulnerable young workers in an industry which appears to be glamorous but which has hidden risks and that for all practical purposes is largely unregulated and unmonitored.''
Kingsmill added: "There was also strongly expressed concern that it is profoundly inappropriate that girls under 16, under the age of consent, should be portrayed as adult women. The risk of sexualising these children was high and designers could risk charges of sexual exploitation.''
Susan Ringwood, chief executive of the eating disorders campaign group Beat has concurred with the concerns, "Using the slender bodies of 14- and 15-year-old girls, who don't have adult curves and shapes, means clothes hang beautifully on them but that's unhealthy because it creates a chasm between the way we are in our bodies and the aspiration that that sets up. It makes people think they are buying the youth of the model as well as the clothes themselves".
Responses to the interim report are now being sought. The final report, along with a final set of recommendations is due to be published in September, when the next London Fashion Week takes place.
Panel chairwoman Baroness Kingsmill has argued that, "The panel has set out an approach designed to protect vulnerable young workers in an industry which appears to be glamorous but which has hidden risks and that for all practical purposes is largely unregulated and unmonitored.''
Kingsmill added: "There was also strongly expressed concern that it is profoundly inappropriate that girls under 16, under the age of consent, should be portrayed as adult women. The risk of sexualising these children was high and designers could risk charges of sexual exploitation.''
Susan Ringwood, chief executive of the eating disorders campaign group Beat has concurred with the concerns, "Using the slender bodies of 14- and 15-year-old girls, who don't have adult curves and shapes, means clothes hang beautifully on them but that's unhealthy because it creates a chasm between the way we are in our bodies and the aspiration that that sets up. It makes people think they are buying the youth of the model as well as the clothes themselves".
Responses to the interim report are now being sought. The final report, along with a final set of recommendations is due to be published in September, when the next London Fashion Week takes place.
Trend Themes
1. Banning Under-16 Models - The proposed ban on under-16 models presents an opportunity for the fashion industry to prioritize the well-being and protection of young workers.
2. Regulating the Modeling Industry - The call for regulation and monitoring of the modeling industry indicates an opportunity to bring transparency and accountability to an otherwise unregulated sector.
3. Promoting Body Positivity - Addressing concerns about body image by promoting body positivity can create a more inclusive and healthier environment within the fashion industry.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The proposed ban on under-16 models presents an opportunity for the fashion industry to redefine beauty standards and prioritize the well-being of models.
2. Modeling - Regulating the modeling industry can create a safer and more ethical environment for aspiring models, ensuring their rights and protection.
3. Body Image - The discussion around promoting body positivity opens up opportunities for industries to create more diverse and inclusive representations of beauty in media and advertising.
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