Anna Wintour wants models to beef up
Filed under: Runway Trends, Celebrities with Style
Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour isn't exactly known for her empathetic spirit. She is, nonetheless, doing her part to seem like a responsible force in the fashion world by hosting a symposium to discuss the options for tackling the problem of underweight models. Wintour, who has voiced her opposition to government regulation of the industry, seems keen on working toward a self-regulating set of standards for normalizing the modeling world.
I have to be honest though, the "symposium" smacks of an insincere public relations stunt. If you look at the models this old hag has chosen for Vogue's editorial spreads, you can tell that she is just as committed to the rapidly diminishing waistline as she is to fawning over Proenza Schouler's spring collection.
Call me a cynic, but I seriously doubt that Anna Wintour has had anything resembling a change of heart. (Does she even have a heart?) My guess is that all of this is out of simple self-preservation, not a genuine concern for public health.
Moi 12-14-2006 @ 4:39PM
I agree!
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Guy 12-20-2006 @ 8:22PM
Who the hell wants to see FAT women modeling clothes - NOT ME!! I mean I don't want to see anorexic women either (even more disgusting) but I certainly do not want to see a 200 pound of either sex modeling anything (far more disgusting)! Just show me models of either gender that are in good physical condition with flat tummys and that is good. You want to buy blimps - see GoodYear, you want tents - see Omar BUT if you want ME to buy YOUR clothes for MY Wife - show me a fit trim model and not some fatso or pleasantly plump bimbo. My wife is thin and trim and physically in fantastic condition so that is how I want to see clothes for her to wear! Oh and by the way get rid of the fake boobs would be more important or even overly endowed women. Small ones are much more acceptable!! My opinion only matters to me but my dollars can matter to you!
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anorexic model 12-20-2006 @ 8:28PM
NOOOOOOOOOO!!!
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... 12-20-2006 @ 8:35PM
Guy, when your opinion has any validity then you can talk. And your dollar means nothing to me.
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chelsea 12-20-2006 @ 8:35PM
PLEEAASE! "Fatter" models? Why does everything have to be about extremes? We should be promoting HEALTH... not bones, not obesity. Or by "fatter" do they mean not 20 pounds underweight, only 10 pounds underweight! Using the word "fatter" still sends the message that being anorexic is acceptable, even encouraged. I think models should have to take a BMI test and only those within the healthy weight range should be able to get work. Promote a balanced diet, not diet pills...promote moderate exercise, promote balance!!
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Nadia F 12-20-2006 @ 8:39PM
I am 5'6" and about 135 everybody says Im too fat to model. I think people like me should get an oppurtunity.
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Bevely 12-20-2006 @ 8:40PM
It all depends what type of model the industry is looking for, each model has a different side of style, too be very thin is unappealing as well as being over weight, but too have a side from slender to medium is all in what is appealing to the industry. I have semi ties in the fashion industry, it all depends on what is in, I have been told I did not have the look that they were looking for, I am tall very attractive, it depends on the Industry and what sells. We all have comments on what is in and whats not.
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Lonnie Wells 12-20-2006 @ 8:40PM
I understand your concerns regarding you and the clothes you buy your wife, but even if she is fit and trim, she can't represent all women. whether you want to admit it or not everyone are not her size. I think it's a great idea Anna Wintour that she's considering the rest of the world.It's not like there won't be anything sold to fit her.I'm sure that's never been a problem anyway. Thanks Anna ,keep up the good work.
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Corrie 12-20-2006 @ 8:40PM
I would like to see women of all sizes modeling clothes. The world is full of every shape and size and every one of them has dollars to spend. You don't want to see something, you don't watch it. Simple as that. And as for your wife, Guy, I feel bad for her cause you're an a***hole. I think it's worth getting fat if it'll make you go away.
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Melissa 12-20-2006 @ 8:41PM
I don think by 'fatter' they mean 200 lbs. I think they are referring to the average weight and size for these models...maybe a little less.
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Lauren 12-20-2006 @ 8:49PM
Truthfully, Anna's intentions do not matter to me in the least. Any step is a good step if it is in the direction of having models that look healthier walk down the runway ... even if it IS for her to gain popularity and a slightly better reputation (though I'm quite sure she'll have to do much more than this to do that). This "Thin Is In" trend has gone on for far too long!
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Ashley 12-20-2006 @ 8:49PM
models of all sizes would be perfect. Not just big models but also smaller ones. It will show women of all diferent body shapes how they would look in the clothes that designers have to offer. I am so glad you posted this article
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Jeanine 12-20-2006 @ 8:50PM
I'd have to say....... I think there should be heavy models as well as thin. There are body types of all sizes and shapes. If you see a fashion on a thin body, and expect it to look the same on a full figured person, it isn't going to look the same as well if it was modeled on a thin person. Face it everyone, there are many full figuered ...MEN & WOMEN everywhere. I do believe there is nothing wrong with "LARGER MODELS"
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nan 12-20-2006 @ 8:53PM
I don't think its fair that dresses and tops are made for flat chested women. Not all women are flat chested. I am not fat, However I am very busty. I think that cloths should be made for women with a larger bust. Its hard to buy dresses because i am narrow across my back and
sholders but i am busty.
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jwitz714@aol.com 12-20-2006 @ 8:54PM
One name says it all----Kathy Ireland
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Style is taste - and vice versa.......... 12-20-2006 @ 8:55PM
WHY oh why does the word "fat" strike fear in the hearts of shallow-minded people everywhere? That's one of the most blatant forms of discrimination there is. STOP IT. Nowhere in that article that I just read was the word "fat" even mentioned. What it's referring to is getting models that are not built like Q-tips in wigs and fake boobs. The word I saw was on the AOL news page and it was in the form of a question - not a statement.
As for you, Guy, your narrow minded rant only serves to prove what a jerk you are. Your opinion is YOURS - not necessarily the rest of the worlds'. Apparently you are one of those closed-minded, open-mouthed types who judge people - first mistake to judge ANYONE you don't know anything about - only based on their appearance. (My brief judgement is based on what came out of your brain and ended up on this page, so don't even think about going there. And for your information - NO, I am not a "blimp" of any kind, so don't try going there either.) Nice for you that your wife is thin, trim, and "acceptable" to you just for that. Woe to her should her health suddenly deteriorate and affect her ability to control her size. Would that mean she would be no longer "acceptable" in your eyes?? How about you? Turn about is fair play, bud.
The whole point of the article - even though her motives seem to be in question - is to get HEALTHY looking models - those who could be decent role models for this generation of young ladies who have been taught their worth is based solely on their jeans size. You can have some meat on your bones and STILL be attractive and healthy and fit. Yes, you CAN have a BMI above 12 and be healthy, fit, and model material. Bones poking out all over isn't the look anyone should be going for - it's simply not healthy in so many ways.
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Lee 12-20-2006 @ 8:58PM
Models should be people of all sizes. Since we live in a world where people are all sizes and shapes. Not all men like small women and not all women like small men.
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Becky 12-20-2006 @ 8:58PM
I think showing people who aren't anerexic but are not over weight would be best. That way, people would think " They look great! I want to look like them."
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Becky 12-20-2006 @ 8:58PM
I think showing people who aren't anerexic but are not over weight would be best. That way, people would think " They look great! I want to look like them."
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Anne 12-20-2006 @ 8:58PM
Of course, the models are too underweight and too tall and with legs so long and skinny they look like giraffes.
The average American,including women, is not thin but overweight. Why can't they just make comfortable clothes for the overweight women?
Like in summer, something sort of Grecian and flowing, but not with a belt. Or a smart-looking vest to pull together a shirt/skirt or shirt/pants. The vests I've seen in some catalogs are so tacky looking, with crazy knits, colors, etc. Why not just a tasteful beige, navy, or khaki or black vest that would go with most pants outfits. And older women with large breasts (that once were not so large) usually need comfortable bras in the summer and usually look better in short sleeves than sleeveless items.
Every woman can look good in clothes with the right
lines; but where are the designers for them?
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