Madrid Bans too-thin models from Catwalk

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MADRID (AFP) - Excessively skinny fashion models will be barred from a major Madrid fashion show later this month for fear they could send the wrong message to young Spanish girls, local media reported.

Madrid's regional government, which is co-financing the Pasarela Cibeles, has vetoed around a third of the models who took part in last year's show because they weigh too little.

The authorities collaborated with a Spanish health organisation to come up with a minumum body mass -- a height-weight ratio -- of 18 for the models.

Spanish daily ABC said it was the first time such restrictions had been imposed on a fashion show, although a recent wedding dress exhibition in Barcelona banned fashion models who took a dress size below 38 (British size 10, US size eight).

Several models at last year's show provoked a row when they claimed their careers would be under threat if they put on weight.

Organisers said they wanted to "help ensure public opinion does not associate fashion, and fashion shows in particular, with an increase in anorexia, a disease which, along with bulimia, is considered ... as a mental and behavioural problem".

The event will take place on September 18-22.

[Kathryn41 3,205]

Well, kudos to them - let's get some real women modelling clothes so we can really know what will look good - or not! Size 8 is a healthy slim size.

[Hilarious Clinton 452]

Who am I going to buy my coke from at the next fashion show? The 'fat' models? I think not.

[Jenn! 918]

Who am I going to buy my coke from at the next fashion show? The 'fat' models? I think not.

[AFQuaid 18]

It's a real problem right now in the world. Weight. That's why I posted this because theres so many mixed messages. The US & UK have an over-weight issue and are trying to resolve that. Yet this article promotes larger ladies. Of course I'm not against either! You are the weight you are. But dang, will the officials ever decide on what we're all suppost to be in this day and age?

Fiona

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

But dang, will the officials ever decide on what we're all suppost to be in this day and age?

I ain't no official but if you were to ask me, I'd say 5'4" - 5'7" and 115lbs - 130lbs with something along the lines of 36-24-36 always works well. It's kinda timeless if you will. For me, anyways.

[Marilyn. 340]

Well, kudos to them - let's get some real women modelling clothes so we can really know what will look good - or not! Size 8 is a healthy slim size.

yikes, if I were a size 8 I would look like a toothpick I would be happy be a size 11 or 12...

But dang, will the officials ever decide on what we're all suppost to be in this day and age?

I ain't no official but if you were to ask me, I'd say 5'4" - 5'7" and 115lbs - 130lbs with something along the lines of 36-24-36 always works well. It's kinda timeless if you will. For me, anyways.

I am 5'8" and a bit and I think the perfect weight for me is between 150 and 160 lbs and 150 is still even a little too skinny for me... I was that a few years back and I look at pictures now and I think looked too thin....... of course that isn't what I am at right now and I can't blame it all on being pregnant because I have actually lost a few pounds...

Edited September 10, 2006 by MarilynP

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

But dang, will the officials ever decide on what we're all suppost to be in this day and age?

I ain't no official but if you were to ask me, I'd say 5'4" - 5'7" and 115lbs - 130lbs with something along the lines of 36-24-36 always works well. It's kinda timeless if you will. For me, anyways.

I am 5'8" and a bit and I think the perfect weight for me is between 150 and 160 lbs and 150 is still even a little too skinny for me... I was that a few years back and I look at pictures now and I think looked too thin....... of course that isn't what I am at right now and I can't blame it all on being pregnant because I have actually lost a few pounds...

Hey, don't blame the messenger: According to this site at 5'8" (you're too tall anyways ), your ideal weight would be 140lbs with a "healthy" range of 126lbs - 154lbs.

[Marilyn. 340]

But dang, will the officials ever decide on what we're all suppost to be in this day and age?

I ain't no official but if you were to ask me, I'd say 5'4" - 5'7" and 115lbs - 130lbs with something along the lines of 36-24-36 always works well. It's kinda timeless if you will. For me, anyways.

I am 5'8" and a bit and I think the perfect weight for me is between 150 and 160 lbs and 150 is still even a little too skinny for me... I was that a few years back and I look at pictures now and I think looked too thin....... of course that isn't what I am at right now and I can't blame it all on being pregnant because I have actually lost a few pounds...

Hey, don't blame the messenger: According to this site at 5'8" (you're too tall anyways ), your ideal weight would be 140lbs with a "healthy" range of 126lbs - 154lbs.

I can't shrink myself .... I am a shrimp though compared to, 2 of my brothers who are in thier late 20's, one is 6'1" and the other is almost 6"5"... and my 15 year old brother is as tall as me already...

Well, I still say I was too skinny at 150 I can't imagine what I would look like at 140... I would settle for 155 maybe...

Edited September 10, 2006 by MarilynP

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

But dang, will the officials ever decide on what we're all suppost to be in this day and age?

I ain't no official but if you were to ask me, I'd say 5'4" - 5'7" and 115lbs - 130lbs with something along the lines of 36-24-36 always works well. It's kinda timeless if you will. For me, anyways.

I am 5'8" and a bit and I think the perfect weight for me is between 150 and 160 lbs and 150 is still even a little too skinny for me... I was that a few years back and I look at pictures now and I think looked too thin....... of course that isn't what I am at right now and I can't blame it all on being pregnant because I have actually lost a few pounds...

Hey, don't blame the messenger: According to this site at 5'8" (you're too tall anyways ), your ideal weight would be 140lbs with a "healthy" range of 126lbs - 154lbs.

I can't shrink myself .... I am a shrimp though compared to, 2 of my brothers who are in thier late 20's, one is 6'1" and the other is almost 6"5"... and my 15 year old brother is as tall as me already...

Well, I still say I was too skinny at 150 I would settle for 155 maybe...

Tell you what: As long as your hubby is cool with that, you're in good shape.

[Marilyn. 340]

But dang, will the officials ever decide on what we're all suppost to be in this day and age?

I ain't no official but if you were to ask me, I'd say 5'4" - 5'7" and 115lbs - 130lbs with something along the lines of 36-24-36 always works well. It's kinda timeless if you will. For me, anyways.

I am 5'8" and a bit and I think the perfect weight for me is between 150 and 160 lbs and 150 is still even a little too skinny for me... I was that a few years back and I look at pictures now and I think looked too thin....... of course that isn't what I am at right now and I can't blame it all on being pregnant because I have actually lost a few pounds...

Hey, don't blame the messenger: According to this site at 5'8" (you're too tall anyways ), your ideal weight would be 140lbs with a "healthy" range of 126lbs - 154lbs.

I can't shrink myself .... I am a shrimp though compared to, 2 of my brothers who are in thier late 20's, one is 6'1" and the other is almost 6"5"... and my 15 year old brother is as tall as me already...

Well, I still say I was too skinny at 150 I would settle for 155 maybe...

Tell you what: As long as your hubby is cool with that, you're in good shape.

yup, he is fine with how I am now

Edited September 10, 2006 by MarilynP

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

But dang, will the officials ever decide on what we're all suppost to be in this day and age?

I ain't no official but if you were to ask me, I'd say 5'4" - 5'7" and 115lbs - 130lbs with something along the lines of 36-24-36 always works well. It's kinda timeless if you will. For me, anyways.

I am 5'8" and a bit and I think the perfect weight for me is between 150 and 160 lbs and 150 is still even a little too skinny for me... I was that a few years back and I look at pictures now and I think looked too thin....... of course that isn't what I am at right now and I can't blame it all on being pregnant because I have actually lost a few pounds...

Hey, don't blame the messenger: According to this site at 5'8" (you're too tall anyways ), your ideal weight would be 140lbs with a "healthy" range of 126lbs - 154lbs.

I can't shrink myself .... I am a shrimp though compared to, 2 of my brothers who are in thier late 20's, one is 6'1" and the other is almost 6"5"... and my 15 year old brother is as tall as me already...

Well, I still say I was too skinny at 150 I would settle for 155 maybe...

Tell you what: As long as your hubby is cool with that, you're in good shape.

yup, he is fine with how I am now

Good. Well, who am I to complain? My tiny little wifey (used to be right about 114lbs at 5'4") is now putting a whopping 169lbs on the scale. Of course, she's less than two days shy of giving birth to our baby. So, there's hope.