Archive for July 11th, 2007

Banning underweight models not the trend in London
USA Today - Jul 11, 2007
LONDON (AP) — Banning ultra-thin models from the runways might be the next fashion trend, but it's one that the fashion industry in London is in no hurry to

UK: Ban Underage, Not Underweight Models
Forbes, NY - Jul 11, 2007
By LINDSAY TOLER 07.11.07, 4:47 PM ET Banning ultra-thin models from the runways might be the next fashion trend, but it's one that the fashion industry in

UK: Ban Underage, Not Underweight Models
Houston Chronicle, United States - Jul 11, 2007
The Model Health Inquiry _ a panel of British fashion industry workers and an eating disorder specialist _ made no recommendation on ultra-thin models in an

Uk: Ban Underage, Not Underweight Models
Guardian Unlimited, UK - Jul 11, 2007
From AP By LINDSAY TOLER AP Writer LONDON (AP) - Banning ultra-thin models from the runways might be the next fashion trend, but it's one that the fashion


South Asian Women's Forum
Rome fashion show bars 15 'too skinny' models
South Asian Women’s Forum, India - 10 hours ago
Curiel said his fashion house wanted to respect rules developed in December to combat anorexia among fashion models, but added: "It's not our fault if
Report: Designer bars 15 models from Rome fashion show saying they International Herald Tribune
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Catwalk Controversy: Should Young Teens Be Banned?
NBC5.com, IL - 10 hours ago
A report released in Britain Wednesday said fashion models are under pressure, under nourished and underage, so it recommended models under the age of 16

Panel recommends ban on under-16, but not underweight, models at
International Herald Tribune, France - Jul 11, 2007
AP LONDON: London's fashion industry resisted pressure to ban ultra-thin models from the runways Wednesday, drawing criticism from a member of London's city

Crane and McFarland Head to Five Flags Deadlocked in Chase for
WhoWon.com, NE - 11 hours ago
by Matt Kentfield CONCORD, NC — Every December, when Super Late Model stars from around the country converge on Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola,

Bear Stearns Can Unwind Funds in `Orderly Fashion,' SEC Says
Bloomberg - 12 hours ago
“Although the situation remains in flux, it appears'' that the Bear Stearns funds will “be able to unwind in an orderly fashion, with limited impact on

Experts call for ban on under-16 catwalk models
Guardian Unlimited, UK - Jul 11, 2007
Panel members called for a rigorous scientific study into the prevalence of eating disorders among fashion models. In particular, they wanted more