Posted on 16/04/08
French bill targets those who glamorize thinness
PARIS -- Two years ago, the fashion world was stunned by the death of a 5-foot-8-inch Brazilian model who, at 88 pounds, weighed no more than a child. Six months ago, an anorexic French model with protruding ribs and arms like sticks created a storm in Italy by posing nude for a publicity campaign against eating disorders.
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