Cool news! German's most popular fashion magazine, BRIGITTE, announced this week that they'll feature "real women" in their photos rather than bone-thin models, as a way to disband the unhealthy ideals underweight and photo shopped images present.
(This has apparently been in the works for some time, but the process moved more rapidly after Brazillian model, Ana Carolina Reston, died of anorexia recently. (So sad!))
A few fashion pro's (modeling agents and the like) have expressed their concern that this move is a bash against the modeling profession and are hoping the ban doesn't last long. I 100% disagree and hope not only that the ban continues, but spreads! Beauty comes in all shapes and sizes, from the naturally thin to the heavy set and every variation in between. A healthy, happily spirited person is gorgeous, regardless of what she/he looks like.
I'd love to hear your thoughts! If more people get stoked over this, who knows what kind of difference it could make??? Post a comment if you feel so moved...
PS This story presents a great opportunity to talk to your young ones (children, sisters, nieces, friends) about real beauty and the unrealistic ideals many magazines represent...
Thursday, October 8, 2009
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