A reader, discouraged by the perpetuation of outdated beauty standards in the fashion industry, wonders if we will ever see genuine inclusivity in fashion models.
I’d heard there was going to be a trend to more realistically shaped models. Yet recent ads from even mid-market fashion sellers and outdoor brands still feature extremely skinny, long-legged women. What would have to happen before all women are given a part to play in the fashion world? — Dianne, North Adams, Mass.
You are correct in thinking that one of the worst trends of the year was that, after a lot of talk about the importance of diversity of all kinds on the runway
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