Just as the fashion world seemed to be coming around to promoting realistic portrayals of women, designer Ralph Lauren has come under fire promoting an unhealthy aesthetic of dangerously thin women.
Bloggers have slammed the legendary American designer for an ad that shows model Filippa Hamilton in what appears to be a heavily altered photo. The ad in question appeared on Boing Boing, with a blogger noting “Dude, her head’s bigger than her pelvis.” Indeed, Hamilton, whose thin body appears to be in keeping with the fashion industry aesthetic of tall and incredibly thin, looks emaciated in the photo.
But the fashion house did not take well to the criticism and slammed the site, claiming that the use of the image was a copyright infringement. Boing Boing shot back saying it was fair use because the reproduction was being used for purposes such as “criticism, comment, news reporting etc.”
Still, despite the legal issues, we were concerned by the imagery in the photo. The message of a model who is already probably less than 115 pounds having 20 pounds digitally removed from her body is disconcerting at best. After Glamour magazine and other fashion sites have been praised for the use of plus size models, some are arguing that Ralph Lauren is moving backward.
Lauren Hired her - it is his empire and he can represent it the way he wants - she is obviously a pretty woman and can get otherwork - yes sometimes you lse your job get a grip and go find another one quit whining - why is this a story?
Did half you people read the article? The WHOLE article was about how Ralph Lauren altered the photo. No, that is not her actual body shape/size. Reading comprehension; not just for school anymore.
What an image to put out there for young women to see. I would rather be heavy then to ever look like that.I feel bad for that poor girl in the picture.
It's a d y a m shame!
I love Ralph Lauren 75% of my closet is ralphy!!
But this is craZy.
I was never a skinny or slender or slim girl
i've got meat on my bones and I love it!
And I look fab in my stuff!
Clothing looks good on anyone it all depends on how u rock ur style!
I'm sure girls looking at that pic wishing they were they same size but it's not healthy!!
Any young women reading this it's not the numbers!
Not the size on the tag not number on the scale!
Be happy & stay healthy!!!!
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downunder
DO women even wear Ralph Lauren other than their boyfriend's oxford shirts? Seriously, stick to the men's line Ralph it's much less dramatic.
roger duvante
Lauren Hired her - it is his empire and he can represent it the way he wants - she is obviously a pretty woman and can get otherwork - yes sometimes you lse your job get a grip and go find another one quit whining - why is this a story?
SG
Did half you people read the article? The WHOLE article was about how Ralph Lauren altered the photo. No, that is not her actual body shape/size. Reading comprehension; not just for school anymore.
laugh.live.love
i wish i could look like her, she is beautiful, eveen though she is wicked skinny i still wish i was that skinny
Renee
What an image to put out there for young women to see. I would rather be heavy then to ever look like that.I feel bad for that poor girl in the picture.
Crhistine
It's a d y a m shame! I love Ralph Lauren 75% of my closet is ralphy!! But this is craZy. I was never a skinny or slender or slim girl i've got meat on my bones and I love it! And I look fab in my stuff! Clothing looks good on anyone it all depends on how u rock ur style! I'm sure girls looking at that pic wishing they were they same size but it's not healthy!! Any young women reading this it's not the numbers! Not the size on the tag not number on the scale! Be happy & stay healthy!!!!
stinky mcgee
someone toss her a snickers bar - hurry before she slides into a crack in the floorboards.
Diane
Looks like someone pasted her head on a different body, does not match. Not pretty at all, YUK.
jane
She looks like a disgusting freak and a bobble head model - nothing I want my eight year old daughter aspiring to.
ladyli1
WTF!?! Is this a Photo-shopped job or for real? My god, this is horrendous! But, as usual, Klein has us talking.