Monday, February 16, 2009

Hitomis assignment #4

Her name is Alexandra Michael, one of super models in the U.S. When she started modeling, she was 5'9" and 130lbs. That is not overweight at all, she is actually thin. But designers kept asking her to lose her weight for the show. Finally she realized she was 102lbs and losing her hair at 18. What do you think about her body? I think she is too skinny and unhealthy. The problem is that teen girls long for such a skinny body like her at the present day. Super models are the role model for teen girls. When girls buy clothes that super models put on and realize it does not the same as models, they sometimes go on a diet extremely to be like models. Even though they are by no means fat, they assume they are overweight.
I imagine the true beauty comes from inner brightness rather than apperance. But I found there is a certain idea that they have to be skinny in order to be beautiful. I'm anxious to imagine many models are under the impression it is the only way their cloth will look good to be skinny.

1 comment:

  1. Wow, that image is repulsive, and very much demonstrates your point. This is a good insight into how much beauty is psychological, not just physical. Good job.

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