21/01/2007
Models, but not too slim: When the fashion system respects the body and the human being
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Models, but not too slim: When the fashion system respects the body and the human being
Each age has had its beauty icon, its idol, its ideal. Nowadays this role seems to be played
by fashion heroes and magazine stars rather than by actresses or television personalities.
Models are worshipped and emulated for their bodies and their looks, they tell us what beauty
is and they have a big influence on the way we perceive ourselves and others.
by fashion heroes and magazine stars rather than by actresses or television personalities.
Models are worshipped and emulated for their bodies and their looks, they tell us what beauty
is and they have a big influence on the way we perceive ourselves and others.
The plea to normality that Twiggy made on the occasion of a fashion show seems to bring
everything into question again. Twiggy, a fifty-year-old ex-model, still weighting 48 kilos as
she did when was 20, has been the miniskirt’s transgression symbol in the 60’s, and now
she seems to be critical about excesses. Today this appeal is more than necessary because
a “wrong” body ideal is pushing people to murderous diets, plastic surgery, botulin toxin and prothesis.
everything into question again. Twiggy, a fifty-year-old ex-model, still weighting 48 kilos as
she did when was 20, has been the miniskirt’s transgression symbol in the 60’s, and now
she seems to be critical about excesses. Today this appeal is more than necessary because
a “wrong” body ideal is pushing people to murderous diets, plastic surgery, botulin toxin and prothesis.
What is normality and beauty in a body? To what extent is it right? Does a limit exist? Maybe
the answer is affirming the personhood without detriment of the body.
the answer is affirming the personhood without detriment of the body.
There are many ways to make one’s look better and the icons to be inspired by are multiplied. We can find, everywhere, advice from plastic surgery and esthetics experts: in women’s magazines or directly by top models, movies stars or TV personalities. It’s a booming market that involves men likewise women. Have we maybe preferred an always perfect and forever young body to the soul’s detriment?
This was just one thought in a million of possible considerations. It’s time, for us, to speak about these
topics, avoid of blaming or a priori criticism that would impede us to really understand.The Italian fashion system’s self-regulation manifest against anorexia is the first precious chance for a debate. The self-regulation manifest has been signed by the Youth Policies of Italian Government, Alta Roma and the Italian Fashion Chamber. Fashion for Good promotes a meeting Modelle sì, supermagre no: quando la moda rispetta il corpo e la persona – Models, but not too slim: when the fashion system respects the body and the human being.The event will be held on the 27th of January at 5.00 p.m. in Rome (via de’ Burrò 146), at the beginning of the Rome fashion show week.
topics, avoid of blaming or a priori criticism that would impede us to really understand.The Italian fashion system’s self-regulation manifest against anorexia is the first precious chance for a debate. The self-regulation manifest has been signed by the Youth Policies of Italian Government, Alta Roma and the Italian Fashion Chamber. Fashion for Good promotes a meeting Modelle sì, supermagre no: quando la moda rispetta il corpo e la persona – Models, but not too slim: when the fashion system respects the body and the human being.The event will be held on the 27th of January at 5.00 p.m. in Rome (via de’ Burrò 146), at the beginning of the Rome fashion show week.
After an introductory video by Stefania Giacomini, several guests will chime in the debate: the Youth Policies Minister Giovanna Melandri, the Italian Fashion Chamber President Mario Boselli, Stefano Dominella, President of Alta Roma, fashion designers like Romeo Gigli, Ettore Bilotta, Luca Litrico, Alexandra Fede, Francesca Ambrosetti by Zoe models agency, Chiara Ciavatta, President of “Mondo Sole” an association fighting anorexia, Francesco Cecere, psychiatrist and psychotherapist at ASL Roma, and Giancarlo Polenghi by Fashion for Good.Journalist Stefania Giacomini will moderate. Many design schools and roman athenaeums students are expected.It is an open meeting to stimulate awareness and a positive stance by the world of fashion and of communication.
For more info www.fashionforgood.org info@fashionforgood.org or contact Giancarlo Polenghi at 3487399396
