size zero controversy
Karl Lagerfeld Defends Fur Industry
“The Chanel supremo said it was ‘childish’ to even discuss the issue of wearing fur in a world where eating meat was normal. “German-born Karl Lagerfeld, 75, a contemporary of the late Yves Saint Laurent, said that he did not himself wear fur. But he defended the practice, saying there was ‘an industry who lives [...]
Karl Lagerfeld Takes a Stand on Size Zero Models at Paris Fashion Week
Here is an article from the Telegraph about Karl Lagerfeld’s Paris Fashion Week Show and his refusal to allow overly skinny models to showcase his collection. Paris Fashion Week: Lagerfeld takes a stand on size zero, by Hilary Alexander, Fashion Director at Paris Fashion Week Karl Lagerfeld revealed in Paris he had taken a dramatic [...]
Calling for a Healthier Body Image in the Fashion Industry
There’s been much talk in fashion news lately about concerns over models being severely underweight and the measures being taken to create a healthier body image for the fashion industry. In September, the organizers of Madrid’s Fashion Week instituted a ban on models with a BMI of less than 18. Now Italy has followed suit, [...]