4 chapters across the catalog
Amsterdam Fashion Show, Model Divorce Gaffe
At a Paul Schulte fashion show in Amsterdam, a guest made an awkward joke to a favorite runway model about when she would be getting a divorce. The model unexpectedly replied with a specific date, "March 13th," revealing that she was actually going through a separation. To mitigate the embarrassment, the guest and his wife took the model out to dinner.
Fashion Industry Skinny Model Ban, LVMH and Kering
Major fashion houses including Gucci and Christian Dior have signed a charter banning the hiring of ultra-thin models and those under age 16. The hosts dismiss this as "pandering" and "bullcrap," noting that similar bans have been announced for decades without significant change in the industry. They suggest the move is a PR stunt timed for Fashion Week.
Miss Universe Predictions, Paris Fashion Model BMI Law
The hosts make lighthearted predictions for the Miss Universe pageant, suggesting Miss Russia or Miss Spain might win due to geopolitical factors. They also discuss a new law in Paris that bans excessively thin fashion models, requiring them to provide medical certificates proving a healthy Body Mass Index (BMI) to work.
French Vogue and the Sexualization of Children
A global controversy has erupted over the sexualization of young girls in fashion, highlighted by 10-year-old Tylenne Blondeau's appearance in French Vogue. Other examples include 13-year-old Elle Fanning in Marc Jacobs ads and Hailee Steinfeld in Miu Miu campaigns. Experts suggest the trend is driven by parents "vehemently dedicated" to making their children famous.
