Italy bans ultra-skinny models on the catwalk · 2006-12-19 18:03
Italy issued a manifesto that aims to promote healthier looks in the fashion world and limit the use of ultra-thin teenagers on the catwalk.
The charter requires models to prove their good health, and bans the use of models of under 16 years old.
Spain barred models below a certain weight from Madrid fashion shows in September. Earlier this month Brazil also launched a campaign to ban underage, underweight models from its catwalks in response to the death of a Brazilian model from complications due to anorexia, Reuters reports.
“The government and fashion associations have sealed a strategic partnership to launch a common fight against anorexia,” said Youth and Sports Minister Giovanna Melandri.
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