British Fashion Council Statement 25 January 07
25-01-2007
January 25, 2007(
As the organising body responsible for London Fashion Week, the British Fashion Council (BFC) recognises its responsibility to help promote a healthy body image.
We have asked designers, model agencies and image makers to respect this responsibility and to use only healthy models for their collections. Additionally, we recommend that only models aged sixteen or over are used.
We believe that regulation is neither desirable nor enforceable. What will make a difference is the commitment of the fashion industry to change attitudes through behaviour and education.
Accordingly, the BFC today announces that it is setting up a task force to examine all aspects of this complex subject. The task force will consult with all interested parties including health experts, eating disorder experts, members of the fashion industry, the media and young women. Its specific remit will be to recommend a workable set of guidelines that can be embraced by the industry.
ENDS
For Information, please contact:
Ilaria Alber, Talk PR t. 0207 543 4682 m. 07910889454 or ilariaa@talkpr.com
Sarah Medhurst, Talk PR t. 0207 544 3612 m. 07941242444 sarahm@talkpr.co.uk
NOTES TO EDITORS
The British Fashion Council
The British Fashion Council (BFC) is a non-profit making limited company, set up in 1986 to promote British fashion, particularly designer fashion.
The BFC owns and organises London Fashion Week, the biannual showcase for British based designers. The BFC also runs the annual British Fashion Awards.
The BFC has close links with the
The BFC is funded by sponsors and revenue generated from its core activities, including sponsorship fees.
BFC Sponsors:
Arcadia Group, Condé Nast Publications, Debenhams, EMAP Fashion, Evening Standard, Hachette Filipacchi, House of Fraser, IPC South Bank, Marks & Spencer, National Magazine Company, New Look, Next, Selfridges, Tesco, Baugur Group, Rubicon Retail
