Something which I would like to bring up, which I know is of quite a delicate nature (literally) is the physical state and health of the models shown in the collections or shows. I know that none of the girls below look like they regularly get stuck in a big plate of Sunday roast with a big chunk of cheese cake for dessert (even better – more for me) but the models from the Nina Ricci collection I found to be a little bit too much on the skinny side of thin. The collection itself is absolutely divine, especially the carmine pink coloured chiffon dress for example, but for heaven’s sake look at the model! I just don’t get it! Which is why I’ve decided against featuring said collection here on my blog.
I absolutely understand and agree with the fact that fashion like this just simply looks much better on thin – normal weight people. It allows the pieces to fit and fall in all the right places like it’s supposed to - as unfortunate as it is for booty- and boobylicious gals like me. But everything has to have a limit. I can see why as a Model you would give everything to fulfil or maybe please the demands of the big fashion houses and to give in to the constant pressure to keep slim, it’s your job after all, but certainly a good health should always come first? There should be someone or even some sort of organisation looking after the health and rights of the models, a union for example. They have rights just like every one of us – even if it’s just the simple right to enjoy a cookie every now and then. Ok, that is not the point but I don’t see how anyone can find it attractive and would want to have an ill-looking, skinny to the bone model promoting their product. Don’t you think it’s much more attractive and appropriate to see a naturally glowing and fit person presenting the latest XY campaign rather than seeing a dull skinned, bone-y contour of someone plastered all over town? And FYI by glowing I mean healthy – not photo shopped in postproduction.
It’s about keeping healthy. A fit and toned self surely is much more desirable and something we should all strive for.
I very much agree with the latest developements that in some shows the size zero has been banned and "classed as unhealthy". I would really appreciate to find out about your opinions and thoughts regarding this rather delicate topic. Feel free to comment or message me. x
