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“I feel that people who understand the horrible things that young emaciated models go through really champion the cause of realistic standards in fashion.You only have to see one person suffering to understand how truly horrible the industry is to these girls.” quote by Whitney Thompson
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“I feel that people who understand the horrible things that young emaciated models go through really champion the cause of realistic standards in fashion.You only have to see one person suffering to understand how truly horrible the industry is to these girls.”

Whitney Thompson

About This Quote

Source Interview: Project Runway Season 17, 2019

The quote highlights how witnessing the suffering of underweight models reveals the cruelty of fashion standards, urging realistic body expectations.

In simple terms: Seeing one model suffer shows the industry's cruelty.

Key Takeaway

Advocate for realistic body standards.

Themes

body image fashion industry ethics health advocacy

Mood

concerned determined empathetic

Type

call to action social commentary

When to use this quote

  • fashion design
  • model casting
  • advertising campaigns

Key Concepts

social pressure media influence mental health industry standards

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can consumers influence industry standards?
  • What steps can designers take to promote health?
A Different Perspective

The fashion industry also drives economic pressures that can conflict with ethical reforms.

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