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For the Skinny on Air Brushing, Labels Recommended

By Juliette Terzieff ● Arts & Culture ● December 18, 2009

Digitally-altered images of super-thin models and actresses contribute to negative body image, low self-esteem and damaging behavior, critics say. A British political party’s campaign for a labeling system for altered images is gaining support.

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‘Dress for Success’ Keeps Up With Plus-Size Demand

By Bijoyeta Das ● Uncategorized ● August 2, 2009

In a dour economy one boutique that is going strong is Dress for Success, the provider of free clothes for job seekers in need. The Boston store, named the best of 94 affiliates worldwide, is keeping up with the strong demand for plus-size clothing.

‘America the Beautiful’ Probes Fashion’s Ugly Side

By Frances C. Whittelsey ● Arts & Culture ● October 28, 2008

A trio of indie movies highlight America’s toxic obsession with weight and its harmful impact on women and girls. Advocates say it’s difficult to mount a counter attack against harmful media images.

Spain Sizes Up Fashion World’s Measuring Stick

By Brenda Gazzar ● Arts & Culture ● February 21, 2008

Spain is updating its body measurements and encouraging standardization of women’s sizes to make shopping easier. It’s part of the country’s ongoing push for realistic contours in models and mannequins so women can enjoy more self-acceptance.

Fashion World Says Too Thin Is Too Hazardous

By Juliette Terzieff ● Arts & Culture ● September 24, 2006

The fashion industry was rocked last week by Spain’s decision to ban underweight models from Madrid runways in an effort to promote healthy body weights. Advocates praised the move as a positive attempt to stem the rise in eating disorders.

Off-Color Fashions Accessorize Elections

By Emma Pearse ● Uncategorized ● September 5, 2004

A cottage industry of political T-shirts and underwear for women is springing up this election season. Designers hope that the frequently off-color fashion statements will fire up political participation by young women who didn’t vote in 2000.

Black Women Ignore Many of Media’s Beauty Ideals

By Dakota Smith ● Arts & Culture ● June 10, 2004

Black women are less vulnerable than white women to reacting negatively if they don’t match the beauty ideals pervading prime-time television shows and magazines, according to two studies.

Teens Getting Breast Implants for Graduation

By Susan Kreimer ● Uncategorized ● June 6, 2004

More teens are ignoring health risks and requesting breast implants as a Sweet 16 or high school graduation gift.

Indian Women Criticize ‘Fair and Lovely’ Ideal

By Nicole Leistikow ● Uncategorized ● April 28, 2003

Skin lightening is coming under increasing criticism in India.

In Turkey, Women Protest Headscarf Ban

By Stephan Faris ● Uncategorized ● February 6, 2003

Observant Muslim women in Turkey are protesting a law barring them from wearing a headscarf in public schools. The controversial law is keeping female students from completing their education. Also: Macy’s staff tells women not to breastfeed in store.