Attractive Quote by Lindy West
“Ashley Graham on the cover certainly better than nothing. It would have felt revolutionary to me as a teenage girl, for sure. But really, all they've done is include a very conventionally attractive woman who is two to three sizes bigger than the model they would usually use.”
About This Quote
The comment critiques token representation in fashion, noting that including a larger but still conventionally attractive woman is a modest step, not a true revolution.
In simple terms: Including a bigger model is a small, not radical, change.
Key Takeaway
Push for broader diversity beyond size.
Themes
fashion
body image
representation
Mood
critical
hopeful
Type
analytical
advocacy
When to use this quote
- fashion industry
- body positivity activism
- advertising
- media critique
Key Concepts
size inclusivity
media standards
social change
Questions to Reflect On
- What would genuine representation look like?
- How can fashion move beyond token inclusion?
A Different Perspective
Change may be tokenistic rather than systemic.
