The fashion industry are trend setters and can inspire so many people. With the power to influence millions, the fashion industry should start honoring the true identity of fashion with positive and healthy images. Focusing much more on fashion itself than thin unhealthy models. The fashion industry should be more aware that young girls are easily influenced and can feel vulnerable about images of really thin models and should a more positive example.
2. Knowledge Is Power
It is important to learn about the risks from dangerous behaviors like eating disorders. The fashion industry should educate many people about this disease as it is in a lot of people' opinion that the fashion industry is a huge cause in the development of eating disorders in girls. The fashion industry should not only educate the audiences of the fashion world, but educate those who are actually apart of this world.
3. Take Liability
By taking responsibility that eating disorders has reached widespread amplitude the fashion industry can do their part by acknowledging the issue and letting their audience they are aware of this issue. The people who suffer from these disorder are the models and consumers, so the fashion industry should learn from example and project a more positive image.
4. Take Action
It may not always seem so obvious when someone is suffering from an eating disorder, but nonetheless those who suffer deserve help and attention. It should be the fashion industry responsibility to reach out to those in need of care and join and connect with programs for those who are suffering. The best way for people to know the industry cares, is to of course take action and start making a difference. The fashion industry can build programs and raise awareness.
5. Linking Up
The best way to inform people is to have a set of professionals on your team. The fashion industry should create a team of experts who can help those who suffer from eating disorders and can actually stay connected with them. One way is by forming a site where people who would like to learn more or need advice can talk to and seek help from.
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