The Fight Against the Ultra Thin Model

“It should not be about people blaming each other, of designers blaming agents, and agents blaming designers. Everybody should recognize that there is a certain aesthetic that designers are looking for to show clothes, but it shouldn’t be at the expense of someone’s life and health. It’s not about a debate on whether fashion is good or bad, but about our industry having a dialogue about how we can be and should be more responsible.” - Steven Kolb, executive director of the CFDA, discussing ultra-thin models.
Tonight, the topic will move back into the forefront when the CFDA hosts a discussion themed “The Beauty of Health: How the fashion industry can make a difference” at MILK STUDIOS. Diane Von Furstenberg, Michael Kors, and Coco Rocha are scheduled to speak on the issue.