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.

Posted By: Lori S