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Housemates enter 'size zero' debate

Published Saturday, Jan 12 2008, 22:42 GMT | By Ben Rawson-Jones
Housemates enter 'size zero' debate

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Jay received a grilling from Nathan and Victor about the fashion industry's stance towards dangerously skinny 'size zero' models.

"In your industry it's a real contradiction," said Nathan, "because some people say size zero is a 'disorder', but some other people love it. I want to know what side you're on."

"This is going to be a long conversation," sighed the designer. "The size zero trend started because of a haute couture society - real big women who wanted to see skinny women thinking 'if I buy a dress I will look like that'. It's a real confidence thing."

Nathan then replied: "Whenever you ask a guy on the street if they like curves..."

"They always say curves," interjected Calista.

Jay agreed, but clarified his professional stance: "I think on a runway it's better if clothes hang on a model. From a buyer's perspective, you want to see how good it looks on a hanger."

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