Model Rosie Nelson was a size 8-10 when an agency told her to lose more weight. Two months later, after ridding a couple inches from her waist, she returned to the same agency to show her progress, but their response was that they wanted her "down to the bone."
Now, in order to protect other models who also feel pressure to be dangerously thin, Nelson has launched a Change.org petition calling for stricter regulations on the industry. She joins many others who are working towards banning super skinny models and implementing health checks in the UK. The petition has already gained over 50,000 signatures.
"When models travel overseas they are often put into shared accommodation with other models, and being surrounded by girls who are all striving to stay thin can perpetuate bad eating habits and encourage eating disorders. I’ve been on shoots for up to 10 hours where no food is provided -- the underlying message is always that you shouldn’t eat," she wrote on the page.
A woman in Sweden shared a similar story last month, when an agency told her she was too big even though she was technically underweight.
Several countries have already passed legislation to protect the wellbeing of models. But, it looks like the industry continues its ridiculous standards elsewhere.
