New Zealand's anorexic mannequins
The Magerwahn is everywhere, now he has also infested the mannequins - at least the New Zealand. Although mannequins are known for their model sizes (except for JC Penney's standard-weighted specimens in the US and Debenhams in the UK), Glassons' plastic ladies stand out on the ribs in such a way that they prompt a new controversy over the display of underweight Have triggered body ideals.
We can thank Twitter user Emily Robins, who photographed the dolls and with the ironic comment "purify this season is in!" posted. The criticism penetrated to the New Zealand Herald, who promptly reported and interviewed experts. Psychotherapist Anna Drijver confirmed the alarming influence of the mannequins especially on young girls and demanded to exchange the thin mannequins against those with normal dimensions. Furthermore, she noted quite rightly that is unlikely to fall in sales figures, if the dolls had something more on the ribs.
The responsible of the fashion chain Glassons, however, do not understand the excitement: According to their statement, the BMI of the mannequins is 18.5 in the lower range of the average. You will find the ladies in bikini absolutely normal weight and not too thin. The dolls stay and are not exchanged. It can only be hoped that smart women continue to question the dubious beauty ideal of the fashion chain Glassons and publicly communicate this.
Check out this mannequin at the clothing store @Glasson's Purging is in this season! xx pic.twitter.com/lojSGzlt7e
? Emillionaire (@EmilyRobins) October 9, 2014
