SHAME ON MODEL AGENCIES!

I remember reading a few articles several years back when there was this debate on skinny models. Major agencies had claimed they were no longer searching for skinny women in the hope that they would their parts to curb false perceptions amongst numerous young girls. The subject of anorexia nervosa and bulimia and its rising impact on teenage girls was the topic. I was all for it.

I have been slim and even thin when I was younger but it was just me. I had always been thin but when I became a model, I was shocked that I was hardly the thinnest of all. In fact, I was no where near rib-showing skinny. I often thought that something was wrong about the way these girls were. I only knew later what they were up to.

So when I read about this so-called world-wide drive my major agencies to create a healthy trend, I was pleased. However, I've noticed that it has somewhat fallen on deaf ears. Flipping through some international fashion magazines the other day, I realised that no headway has been made. And then I stumbled upon a season of America's Top Models, I think it was season 11 and was shocked at how skinny these girls were. I mean ribs and bones were showing up all over the place it was unbelievable.

Tyra of all people should know having been in the business for a long time. So I'm really disappointed by how things have transpired.  Just as I feel strongly about letting yourself grow into unhealthy proportions, I am equally against women, or girls, who just subject their bodies to such extremes. I know it is a disease but it has come about from all these perceptions that the media portrays.

What can we do? Lots.

A friend has stopped buying magazines that use such models. Spread the word and make your opinions heard about how they are a turn off. I know once the mindset gets stuck, it becomes a disease and they will no longer be aware of the harm they are doing. So if you think a family member or friend is heading that way, get help for them.

Missus Singapore out!