Why did models become so thin in the 1990s?

Actually, that look started in the 1960s with Twiggy : Twiggy was The LOOK- the face- and body- of 1960s high fashion. She was, in fact, one of the first international fashion models, ever- celebrated as a supermodel, a celebrity, simply for wearing clothing. read more

In the 90s, thin continued to be the rage, and the appearance of Calista Flockhart on our televisions sealed the deal- suddenly bony protuberances of shoulders and elbows, knees and hipbones, were so highly fashionable, we started trying to find scientific underpinnings to rationalize The Look- eating two celery sticks and drinking mineral water became "healthy". read more

The reason why models are thin is long, complicated and goes back to the 18th century. That's also why it's unlikely to change any time soon. The reason why models are thin is long, complicated and goes back to the 18th century. read more

As a curvy girl at age 11 with two skinny sisters, I was a bit insecure with my body, but I could not fathom why my naturally thin and beautiful friend would ever think so detrimentally of herself that she would resort to an eating disorder. read more