Spain’s top fashion show kicked off today after causing a storm with its ban on skinny models and one well-known designer said he had to replace all the girls in his catwalk line-up.
Organisers, under pressure from Madrid’s regional government, which sponsors the show, imposed restrictions on any model with too low a body mass index (BMI) - a measure based on weight and height.
The show’s director, Leonor Perez-Pita, said some models last year “really were too thin” and welcomed the restriction that they must have a BMI of higher than 18.
“I think it’s fantastic. They look beautiful. I don’t want skeletons on the catwalk. Clothes look much better on a lovely girl than on a clothes hanger,” she told Reuters.
Britain’s culture minister and Milan’s mayor have already called for similar rules in London and Milan.
My dream to walk for Hugo Boss is finally achievable!
haha Eric, don’t hurt others eyes like that!
My roommate is doing assignment about Anorexia, walking skeletons are really scaring.And I’m really shocked to see so many cases of model dying for Anorexia.
eric, err….maybe you should pursue other dream?
Good news for all the skinny models though. They can eat all they can without having to worry about their contract.
Aiyo, fat like me is good lah. Don’t skinny skinny.
Being too skinny doesn’t look good lah… being well-proportioned looks better