Tag: Fashion standards

In a 2017 analysis, research found that the average Body Mass Index (BMI) of professional fashion models was significantly lower than that of women in general. This sheds light on the serious and often unrealistic body standards in the industry, raising the critical question: what is the average weight of a Victoria's Secret model?

According to a 2017 study conducted in partnership with the Model Alliance, over 62% of surveyed models reported being asked to lose weight by someone in the industry, fueling decades-long speculation about whether models resort to extreme measures to get their shape. The reality behind the question, 'Did models not eat to get their shape?', reveals a mix of genetics, intense pressure, and, for some, dangerous dietary practices, contrasting with the increasingly health-conscious approach promoted today.