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*Kathleen* |
Dec 29 2006, 10:59 PM
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So what do you guys think about the new ban on 'anorexic' runway models? Do you think it's going to.. help at all, or is it just futile?
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Dec 30 2006, 01:41 AM
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CHYEAAHHH MAN Group: Member Posts: 1,255 Joined: Jul 2005 Member No: 168,013 |
I think that it probably will change because the only reason thin is in people's heads is because of the models. If what society deemed as beauty and perfection was plump, then that would probably be society's next goal.
I swear, I had like 8 grammar mistakes in those two sentences. |
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Dec 30 2006, 02:15 AM
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original member. Group: Official Member Posts: 4,825 Joined: Jan 2004 Member No: 1,460 |
I think it's commendable for the industry to be taking this issue so seriously, but i think we all know that industry standards are not going to change.
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Dec 30 2006, 02:28 AM
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You can't keep running from what you're trying to find. Group: Official Member Posts: 5,030 Joined: Oct 2004 Member No: 54,096 |
The ban is on anyone less then an 18 BMI right?
I think that... It won't do much good, at least for the models that are successful already. But it might let some of the models be able to... relax, and eat more? I mean, not all of them have eating disorders, but still. I think models in the end are still going to have to be considerably thin, and girls are still going to try to starve themselves to be able to get those jobs. |
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*mona lisa* |
Dec 30 2006, 12:22 PM
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I don't really think it'll make a big impact but hopefully, it'll keep some models away from the mentality that they must starve themselves to look good and/or keep their jobs. I've read/heard in the news that some even die as a result of this so if it can be helped, all the better...
And I agree with Mireh in that I don't think the standards will change much, if at all. |
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*My Cinderella.* |
Dec 31 2006, 12:37 AM
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I'm glad that they banned anorexic models. Who says a model needs to be uber thin to be one? I prefer a little meat on the bones.
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Dec 31 2006, 02:22 AM
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Senior Member Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 7,025 Joined: Feb 2004 Member No: 4,051 |
Banning them in Milan isn't going to do crap. It's just going to stop the newer models. They need to be stricter in higher places like New York, LA and Paris.
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Dec 31 2006, 02:41 AM
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cheeeesy like theres no tomorrow Group: Member Posts: 3,316 Joined: Aug 2004 Member No: 37,142 |
i dont think it will affect that much. but i do like the ban cause they the models will be a little more healthier. but I feel bad also cause i know not all of those skinny skinny models choose to be like that, its just their metabolism.
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Dec 31 2006, 04:03 PM
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Senior Member Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 7,025 Joined: Feb 2004 Member No: 4,051 |
No one is naturally 5'10 and 90 pounds ^
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Dec 31 2006, 06:35 PM
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Home is where your rump rests! Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 4,235 Joined: Aug 2006 Member No: 451,969 |
^The thought of that makes my inside squirm.
It's a small small start, but at least they're trying. It's going to be decades and decades before any substantial gains are made, but at least the problem is recognized and the effort is there. |
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Dec 31 2006, 10:57 PM
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original member. Group: Official Member Posts: 4,825 Joined: Jan 2004 Member No: 1,460 |
Banning them in Milan isn't going to do crap. It's just going to stop the newer models. They need to be stricter in higher places like New York, LA and Paris. agreed. i doubt many designers care, and would just take their shows to other cities. Milan is just shooting itself in the foot. |
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Jan 1 2007, 01:18 AM
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Senior Member Group: Official Member Posts: 6,953 Joined: Oct 2004 Member No: 52,702 |
i think it's good how they banned thin models..now italy id doing it too
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Jan 11 2007, 10:39 PM
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I'm Cattt. :] Group: Validating Posts: 1,722 Joined: Apr 2005 Member No: 130,831 |
i think it is a good idea.
being too thin is bad for you.. but i think 18 BMI is still a bit thin. |
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Jan 12 2007, 09:54 PM
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to hell with you Group: Member Posts: 2,547 Joined: May 2004 Member No: 16,506 |
i think the whole "anorexic" models idea is kinda stereotypical. MOST models are not anorexic or bulimic but some are. its just because they're so skinny.
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*Kathleen* |
Jan 14 2007, 01:37 PM
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Jan 14 2007, 01:38 PM
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i'm maggie =] Group: Member Posts: 3,607 Joined: Jan 2006 Member No: 361,616 |
well, i do think of it as a big change. i mean..we're so use to seeing those skinny-non pudged girls that if we see someone with a normal weight..it's scary.
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Jan 18 2007, 04:30 PM
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ALLISON Group: Official Designer Posts: 3,372 Joined: Nov 2005 Member No: 310,259 |
i think it will do little help
even it there werent going to be any anorexic models because the world is so used to that "image" |
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*Intercourse.* |
Jan 18 2007, 04:33 PM
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I don't think it will have this huge impact but it will do some help.
QUOTE I don't really think it'll make a big impact but hopefully, it'll keep some models away from the mentality that they must starve themselves to look good and/or keep their jobs. I've read/heard in the news that some even die as a result of this so if it can be helped, all the better... And I agree with Mireh in that I don't think the standards will change much, if at all. I agree with what Mona said..^ |
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Jan 18 2007, 08:49 PM
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vivacity Group: Official Member Posts: 3,183 Joined: Jan 2007 Member No: 495,247 |
i think it will help somewhat but not that much.
designers will probably just move to other cities if they think their clothes look better on skinnier people. but the good part is that you'd finally be seeing some normal people like yourselves wearing the clothes and accessories and you have a better idea of how it might look on you. |
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Jan 19 2007, 03:10 PM
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Senior Member Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 7,025 Joined: Feb 2004 Member No: 4,051 |
The items on runways aren't usually sold to "normal people"
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*brownsugar* |
Jan 19 2007, 07:40 PM
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I don't think it's really going to do shit.
Hey--Models aren't normal people, and they have done what they had to do for their careers. You have to have a unique body to pull off high-fashion clothing, and sure what they are doing isn't healthy but they didn't tell millions of girls to throw up their food (or not eat) either. How about parents get on their kids asses about their kid's eating disorders, and get them some help? |
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Jan 19 2007, 07:51 PM
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Senior Member Group: Member Posts: 728 Joined: Jan 2007 Member No: 495,803 |
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Jan 20 2007, 07:01 PM
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unify and defeat... divide and crumble Group: Member Posts: 2,759 Joined: Mar 2004 Member No: 6,379 |
I think it's a nice attempt, and it raises awareness more than anything. Milan probably is 'shooting itself in the foot', but they're putting up a good fight.
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Jan 20 2007, 08:43 PM
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What a hypocrite. Group: Member Posts: 2,754 Joined: Apr 2005 Member No: 128,150 |
[I read that as runaway models ] Eh, people's opinions aren't going to change dramatically after... what, 100 years of believing that skinny = beautiful? I mean, it's good that people are trying to prevent ana/mia, but... I don't think it's going to work.
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Jan 21 2007, 12:04 AM
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Senior Member Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 7,025 Joined: Feb 2004 Member No: 4,051 |
^ people just started thinking that recently, Kate Moss was the huge shocker that started it all.
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