Thin models with padding to simulate XXL sizes: the new controversy in the world of 'curvy' fashion

The world of 'curvy' fashion has been rocked by a new controversy. At least, that's how it will be true what the Norwegian model Karoline Bjornelykke has just publicly denounced. Because it has pointed out that there are brands that, despite selling their commitment to those women who deviate from the canons of beauty that were considered ideal in the past, do nothing but trick reality with bad arts. A speech that we want to collect from CADENA 100, because it is more than interesting to give it a thought and reflect. This points out that there are certain firms that use thin women and put padding on them to simulate that they wear XXL sizes.

To make it more visual, what she has done is show those 'fillers' that have made her show off in more than one session so that her appearance is that of a plus-size woman, because it is visible, not it is. In this way, models with a weight more in line with the real and normal woman we see on the street would not be hired, but the usual ones are used, but this type of trick is used to achieve the desired effect. and reach the consumer. A morally reprehensible speech.

"As you can see, I'm not that tall. So, how do you solve the problem? Well, take padding to work," she explains in a video that is going viral at the speed of light not only on social networks, but also also in the newsrooms of the media, which have joined in making this complaint. Founded in that kind of foam rubber suit, she also answers the question of why women who really meet the measurements of those large sizes are not hired. The answer is devastating, but following an overwhelming industrial logic: "Because clothing brands want the neck and face to look really thin and sharp."

A reflection that invites the industry to think

"This not only creates unrealistic beauty standards, but actually impossible ones", is the harshest phrase of all that he throws at that recording that has gone viral -she herself indicates that it has been seen by no less than three million people-. Although, of course, we are left with the final conclusion that she offers and that should make those responsible for this type of practice that she has been in charge of uncovering think -and a lot-: that brands must rethink their strategy model and use models that are really plus size, "because there are so many beautiful plus size women out there."

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