In a bid to promote a better body image, all 19 international editors of Vogue magazine have promised to work with only 'healthy' models. It is reported that the British, US, French and Japan editions will be the first to welcome the changes in their next issues.
Theses changes include forming a "health initiative" which is a six-part pact, stating to...
1. "not knowingly work with models under the age of 16 or who appear to have an eating disorder"
2. check IDs for models when casting for shows, shoots and campaigns
3. create mentoring programmes between older and younger models
4. include healthy food options backstage at shows and encourage casting agents not to keep models working unreasonable hours
5. make sample sizes larger
6. "be ambassadors for the message of healthy body image"
However is this enough? Some critics argue that the editors should take on the issue of airbrushing, as this can also contribute to unrealistic ideals of beauty.
Do you think this is a step in the right direction, or just empty promises from Vogue? Let us know in the 'comments' section below.
2. check IDs for models when casting for shows, shoots and campaigns
3. create mentoring programmes between older and younger models
4. include healthy food options backstage at shows and encourage casting agents not to keep models working unreasonable hours
5. make sample sizes larger
6. "be ambassadors for the message of healthy body image"
However is this enough? Some critics argue that the editors should take on the issue of airbrushing, as this can also contribute to unrealistic ideals of beauty.
Do you think this is a step in the right direction, or just empty promises from Vogue? Let us know in the 'comments' section below.
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