About models and the effects of the media on body image in their populations, at least. Following Spain’s move last year that banned ultra-thin models from catwalks, France is acting. The “French parliament’s lower house adopted a groundbreaking bill Tuesday that would make it illegal for anyone-including fashion magazines, advertisers and Web ( Read more... )

In a very unpopular move, Spain has banned appearances by fashion models who’s body mass index is too low.

Italy is considering following suit. The language in the legislation makes it clear that the purpose of the ban is to encourage healthier media images, due to the growing incidence of eating disorders diagnosed every year.

Frankly, I can’t ( Read more... )