The great debate over what makes a real woman in the fashion industry continues to rage, at the National Portrait Gallery at an event called ‘All Walks Beyond the Catwalk’, organised by former BBC Clothes Show Presenter
The great debate over what makes a real woman in the fashion industry continues to rage, at the National Portrait Gallery at an event called ‘All Walks Beyond the Catwalk’, organised by former BBC Clothes Show Presenter Caryn Franklin. On display was an exhibition by photographer Rankin called ‘Snapped’, featuring models of all shapes and sizes from size zero to plus size with age not a barrier. The collection was inspired by works in the gallery. The event, with over 3,000 visitors, kicked off London Fashion Week.
Speaking at the show, organiser Franklin commented that many editors had told her that digital enhancement of photos was becoming a serious issue and that photographers who did so at the behest of celebrities should be sanctioned. Many others agreed, calling for industry regulation and measures such as a golden star rating system or kite-marking, such as that used in British Standards.
One speaker who should know is model Erin O’Connor, one of the world’s top models. By her own admission, she has been unable to fit into standard model sizes for some time. She said that this expectation of uniformity and conformity is stifling individuality. O’Connor runs a models’ sanctuary on a charitable basis in Covent Garden for models to come in and get advice on everything from nutrition, physiotherapy and just life in general. As over ninety per cent of models are still in their teens, O’Connor feels that the industry should be taking more responsibility for them.
Lorraine Candy, editor of Elle magazine famously rejected a Hollywood celebrity recently for the cover due to her having too much plastic surgery, however, she was against regulation per se.
The debate came to life again only last week when Brit Claudia Seye Aderotimi died after an op for buttock enhancement went wrong last week in Philadelphia.
. On display was an exhibition by photographer Rankin called ‘Snapped’, featuring models of all shapes and sizes from size zero to plus size with age not a barrier. The collection was inspired by works in the gallery. The event, with over 3,000 visitors, kicked off London Fashion Week.
Speaking at the show, organiser Franklin commented that many editors had told her that digital enhancement of photos was becoming a serious issue and that photographers who did so at the behest of celebrities should be sanctioned. Many others agreed, calling for industry regulation and measures such as a golden star rating system or kite-marking, such as that used in British Standards.
One speaker who should know is model Erin O’Connor, one of the world’s top models. By her own admission, she has been unable to fit into standard model sizes for some time. She said that this expectation of uniformity and conformity is stifling individuality. O’Connor runs a models’ sanctuary on a charitable basis in Covent Garden for models to come in and get advice on everything from nutrition, physiotherapy and just life in general. As over ninety per cent of models are still in their teens, O’Connor feels that the industry should be taking more responsibility for them.
Lorraine Candy, editor of Elle magazine famously rejected a Hollywood celebrity recently for the cover due to her having too much plastic surgery, however, she was against regulation per se.
The debate came to life again only last week when Brit Claudia Seye Aderotimi died after an op for buttock enhancement went wrong last week in Philadelphia.
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