The Skinny Style

Posted by Lori Henry Dec 17, 2006

Diane von Furstenberg, fashion designer and president of the Council of Fashion Designers of America, has been watching the debate on skinny models in Spain, Italy and the UK of late.

She has joined others who want to encourage the industry to take steps in reducing the number of sick models on the runways. She sent a letter to all of the members of the association after a meeting with such notable names as Anna Wintour of Vogue, designers Derek Lam and Vera Wang, along with health and nutirition experts.

In her letter, Diane refers to super skinny models as a “global fashion issue” and noted that “as designers, we cannot ignore the impact fashion has on body image. We share a responsibility to protect women, and very young girls in particular, within the industry, sending the message that health is beauty."