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Perfectionism: Fashion and its Impact on Body Dysmorphia
Perfection is found in accepting your imperfections Bridgett Devoue The way that we perceive our bodies is vital to our levels of self-confidence, self-worth, and the way that we interact with others. In today’s world, a mental illness known as ‘Body Dysmorphic Disorder’ is an alarming concern. According to the NHS, “Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), is a mental health condition where a person spends a lot of time worrying about flaws in their appearance”. One of the factors that can trigger the obsession with a certain body part is fashion. Within the fashion industry, there are many aspects that could induce anxiety or worry in certain consumers. For example, if…
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#Instascam: Influencer marketing and diversity
There is not one standard definition of beauty or one perfect size. Ashley Graham In the fashion industry, lack of diversity has always been a concerning topic. However, in the current digital age of social media, this issue is more apparent than ever. We are constantly exposed to outfit posts that all look very alike, which is often fuelled by something called ‘influencer marketing’. According to Forbes, “an influencer is someone who helps other people buy from you”. #TheConsumerDemandForChange Over the last few years, Instagram has really taken off. Research has shown that there are now at least 1 billion users of the platform each month. Although this is a…
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These 5 Body Positive Role Models are Shaking up the Fashion Industry…
The world today can often seem over-saturated with flawless faces and bodies. Each time we log onto our social media we are bombarded with countless photos, posts, and advertisements that feature impeccable beauty. However, there is a silver lining, people all over the world have started using their platforms in a positive way, to inspire those with imperfections (which contrary to popular belief – is all of us) to be proud of who they are. Here are five role models who are changing the fashion industry with their refreshing outlook. Carrie Hammer Carrie is a self-proclaimed “activist, entrepreneur, designer and feminist”, who is the inspiring founder of her own clothing…
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How do we define the perfect body?
As we all know, Victoria’s Secret is a women’s brand famous for its sexy beauty products and perfect body models. However, it seems this brand breaks its own ‘rule’ this time. In October 2019, Victoria’s Secret hired its first size-14 model – Ali Tate-Cutler. Cutler posted photos of herself modelling the Bluebella lingerie and announced she has made history as the brand’s first size-14 model on her Instagram. In that picture, Cutler’s hair falls softly on her chest and confidence is brilliantly shone in her eyes. With her flawless skin and lace jumpsuit, clearly, she is following the footsteps of the convention for Victoria’s Secret. Her body, however, does not…
