With New York's Fall 2008 Fashion Week set to begin, fashion watchers say we may begin to see subtle indications of the “real people” trend on the runway: the models will still be thin and gorgeous, but they may look more like thin, gorgeous versions of real people than like stereotypical models.

With New York's Fall 2008 Fashion Week set to begin, fashion watchers say we may begin to see subtle indications of the 'real people' trend on the runway: the models will still be thin and gorgeous, but they may look more like thin, gorgeous versions of real people than like stereotypical models. Photos courtesy of UGLY NY (left); Mark Mainz / Getty Images

 
 
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  • Posted By: eonkshabonk23 @ 02/01/2008 4:44:42 PM

    What is full figured? Those blobs in those pictures are a picture of high bloodpressure diabites and many other problems caused by being FAT! I dont want my son or daughter to think its ok to be skinny or FAT! This is rediculous I can't belive that people are condoning a FAT person to prance around blubbering and seeping around, get it together people bathing suits are a privlidge not an option!!!

  • Posted By: eonkshabonk23 @ 02/01/2008 4:39:46 PM

    I too am a tall person, I am not over weight and I am not under weight all this blog has proven is that everyone has their own idea of beauty! There is someone out there to love and be atracted to every type thats why we come in all shapes and sizes! No one can tell any one what they should like or feel like or be attracted to! i THINK ITS SAD THAT ANY ONE WOULD DIE TO BE THIN OR DIE TO BE FAT! Grow up and be what makes you happy! But I sttill say models should be thin NOT SKINNY OR FAT THIN nice looking

  • Posted By: seven_7 @ 01/31/2008 11:21:21 AM

    God forbid that day comes.

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