Unclear on the concept
So Karl Lagerfeld got his silver studded panties in a bunch because people have finally started calling out the fashion industry for parading walking skeletons up and down catwalks. This from Daily India.com (though i know i spotted the story elsewhere on teh googles).
Fascism? Isn't that what the whole fashion industry is based on?
Chanel fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld refuses to accept the idea of regulating models' weight saying it is revolting.
The 68-year-old won't adhere to the weight rule and is upset that the industry is even considering a ban on skinny models. He cannot see what the fuss is all about, reports contactmusic.com.
He said: 'The idea of regulation is revolting, but so much of the moment. Models are about looks, not about weight. It's part of this new, PC fascism.'
fas·cism (fāsh'ĭz'əm) Pronunciation Key
n.
often Fascism
- A system of government marked by centralization of authority under a dictator, stringent socioeconomic controls, suppression of the opposition through terror and censorship, and typically a policy of belligerent nationalism and racism.
- A political philosophy or movement based on or advocating such a system of government.
- Oppressive, dictatorial control.
Now, I understand they want thin as rail models that all have the same underdeveloped body types, so it's easiest to show off whatever garish trends they want to unload on the fashion victims of the year (distressed denim anyone?). But then when someone with an ounce of common sense says that "you know; all these anorexic looking models you have are putting unrealistic expectations in the minds of millions of girls and women", he calls it PC Fascism? I think this is reason No 342 why I've never really been that interested in buying designer clothing.
