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“I see girls who are so skinny on the catwalks, and I know so many of them destroy their lives and their family's lives.” quote by Carine Roitfeld
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“I see girls who are so skinny on the catwalks, and I know so many of them destroy their lives and their family's lives.”

Carine Roitfeld

About This Quote

Source Interview: Fashion industry commentary, 2014

She observes extreme thinness on runways harms models and families.

In simple terms: Unhealthy standards damage lives.

Key Takeaway

Promote realistic body images.

Themes

beauty standards health media influence

Mood

concerned critical

Type

social ethical

When to use this quote

  • runway shows
  • advertising
  • model recruitment

Key Concepts

body image industry pressure mental health

Questions to Reflect On

  • What alternatives can the industry adopt?
  • How can models protect themselves?
A Different Perspective

Changing standards is slow.

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