New York is a Great Place for the Fashion-Forward

Most of the major players in the fashion industry have taken a stance on the issue of models' health. The stance that the Big Apple takes? It's all about fashion, and fashion only.

The "Skinny" on Models' Health in New York

As fashion designers, writers, critics, and an eager audience gear up for Fashion Week in New York this month, the industry is abuzz with the news that the New York fashion scene has not banned "skinny" models from appearing in its show, as Madrid and Milan have. Much like the exclusive French fashion board, which has left the issue to other countries, New York is accepting the standard weight class of most models in today's fashion world.
Much of the industry has focused on the issue of health in fashion after the death of Brazilian model Ana Carolina from anorexia. The fashion world has been the object of considerable criticism from public health officials and women's advocates for their use of extremely thin models. Whether or not you agree, New York has made it clear: this February, thin is still in.

New York Starts Fashion Trends

If New York is known for anything, it's for starting trends, not following them. The fashion industry thrives here, and designers in New York will take it in any direction they please. There are several top fashion schools in New York, as well as a sizable fashion district. It's also home to some of the most famous Fashion Week events in the world.
If you are an aspiring fashion designer, interested in a career in the industry, and you don't take "no" for an answer, New York might be for you. There is much to learn in its fashionable streets, regardless of age, color, weight, or any other criterion. You can take your first step today.

Joe Cooper is a freelance education and technology writer and edits medical literature. He holds a bachelor's in American Literature from UCLA.