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UK Stylist Quits Over 'Average Size' Runway Models

Designer Mark Fast responds to complaints about starving catwalkers

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(Newser) – A London stylist quit in a snit after a fashion designer chose three "average size" models for his runway show, reports the Guardian. Mark Fast, known for his body-hugging mini-dresses, used three models sizes 8 and 10 to show off his collection yesterday. The move followed a warning by the director of a psychiatric eating disorders association about the use of super-thin models.

"We are very concerned about the lack of medical checks for models at London fashion week, coupled with an environment where being underweight is the norm," said Ulrike Schmidt. Fast found a fill-in stylist at the last minute who helped orchestrate his show.

Hayley Morley (left) is one of the
Hayley Morley (left) is one of the "average size" models designer Mark Fast used in his show yesterday.   (Getty Images)
Curvier
Curvier "average size" model shows off Mark Fast design on the runway yesterday.   (Getty Images)
Models parade down the catwalk during the Mark Fast fashion show.
Models parade down the catwalk during the Mark Fast fashion show. "Average size" model Haley Morley leads the line.   (Getty Images)
One of Mark Fast's
One of Mark Fast's "average size" models smiles at the camera.   (Getty Images)
A Model Prepares backstage before the Mark Fast fashion show.
A Model Prepares backstage before the Mark Fast fashion show.   (Getty Images)
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Altoecko
Sep 20, 09 8:28 AM CDT
They could all probably use another sandwich or two. Mark Fast included I'm sure. Reply
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Fondue
Sep 20, 09 8:40 AM CDT
Peculiar last name don't you think? Reply
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Blackbird
Sep 20, 09 9:00 AM CDT
I think that there are much more important issues out there. Only about 80 people a year die from anorexia, around 2.5 million deaths annually are attributed to smoking... Reply
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Reader64481089
Sep 20, 09 10:15 AM CDT
Each time I see models so thin you can use them for a damn bookmark I have but one wish, I wish I could grab them up and force feed them Big Mac's till they actually had some meat on those frail bones. I find super thin appalling as it is one of the most unimaginable things to see young people starving themselves to mimic what they think is acceptable, Anorexia is a horrible way for someone to perish
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toughguyjr
Sep 20, 09 11:35 AM CDT
We need not just solve only one problem in the world... But, on the flip side, diabetes is the fastest growing epidemic in the world and heart-disease and other obese-related diseases kill many more people. There will always be extremes in both cases. One runway show will not brainwash the world, it's our society that needs fixing, specifically peer pressure and social fascism/conformity.
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