Mark Fast's fashion show employed a mix of 'plus size' and 'regular' models (both in inverted commas as neither terms would be applicable to either groups of models anywhere other than in fashion). I am sure no-one would argue that in itself, this is a great idea, the way to go, fashion for real human beings, a varied representation, healthy body image blah blah blah.
But this:
Which can look like this:
Is a travesty.
It completely negates the idea that you don't have to be stick-thin to look good in clothes. The dresses are hideously unflattering, the wrong size. The gorgeous Crystal Renn looks terminally ill. Counter-productive, much?
Which can look like this:
Is a travesty.
She looks miserable to boot. Too bad. I know Fast has done this same thing in the past, and I thought it was very forward-thinking.
ReplyDeleteWhy couldn't they give her a dress that fits? Awful!
ReplyDeleteYeah, she doesn't look her best, that's for sure.
ReplyDeleteI saw this posted on the Daily Mail's coverage of the show. They seemed to think this photo represented a success, but I agree - it looks awful! Frankly, why even design this type of dress, which will be unflattering on so much of the population? It's no better than wearing an Ace bandage.
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