As reported by the Associated Press, Spain’s top fashion show has turned away several dozen models on the grounds they are too skinny – a bold move toward turning the fashion industry on a path away from body types said to encourage eating disorders among young girls.
Pageant organizers used a standardized formula to calculate body mass index – a measure of their weight in relation to their height. Nearly 30 percent of the women did not pass according to the Association of Fashion Designers of Spain.
Last year’s show, also called Madrid Fashion Week, drew heavy protests from medical associations and women’s advocacy groups due to the underweight appearance of many models taking part in the show. This time the Madrid regional... MORE
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