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Wednesday, December 13, 2006

Young Models Banned

In a move similar to the one take by organizers of Madrid Fashion Week in October, a major Brazil fashion event has set a minimum age requirement for its models.
"Young models anxious to begin their careers may... believe the way to success is a rail-thin body... rising models may starve themselves to meet the perceived beauty standard."
Models for Sao Paulo events now need to be at least 16 years old. Read more online.

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