So with all the recent controversy surrounding models and body image, one had to wonder: where to go from here? Well the next direction is age and the new ban is: 16 and under. That’s right Britain is causing a stir once again as the British Fashion Council’s declaration to ban models aged 16 and under has caused a stir. The consortium of journalists, buyers and other industry fixtures have also come under scrutiny as the ban dances around the “size debate”, another issue still hot on the public radar. The Decision was made in light of the fact that youth are considered more susceptible to eating disorders and other pressures that being a model entails. The group has also set further guidelines and responsibilities for modeling agencies, focusing on health and chaperoning at shows. We’re all for looking out for the best interest of the model, but thank GOD this happened after our favourite British Beauties Kate Moss (discovered at age 14) and Naomi Campbell (discovered at age 15) occured…whew!

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