Italy cracks down on slender offenders
ROME–A month after the death of an anorexic model in Brazil, Italy's government and fashion industry has adopted a voluntary code aimed at promoting a more "generous" look for women. Under Friday's pact, Italy's highly competitive fashion industry agreed not to hire models younger than 16. The industry also promised to add larger sizes to their collections and require models to submit medical proof they do not suffer from eating disorderss. "There's a boundary between a thin girl and a sick one that is often trespassed," Youth Policy and Sports Minister Giovanna Melandri told a news conference in Rome.
The code, signed by the president of the Italian Fashion Chamber, called on the industry to encourage women to embrace "a healthy, sunny, generous, Mediterranean model of beauty." It will apply to stylists, model agencies, makeup artists and other fashion professionals.
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