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GUESTLIST 2017 / ISSUE 103 15 FASHION NOAH BRINGS PUNK STYLE TO ETHICAL FASHIONISTAS ZERO SIZED MODELS BANNED FROM LUXURY FASHION BRANDS The New York label Noah has been gathering plenty of attention this year, kinda like the hot new girl at school she's got brains and beauty. It is no secret that being skinny is a unachievable standard for most women and men, yet the fashion industry has continuously pushed this on people. Founded by the former Creative Director of Supreme, Brendon Babenzien. The designer is passionate about issues like pesticides and ocean pollution. Babenzien is constantly working to manufacture the brand's products through sustainable practices. A twist is put on the brands care labels. On each of their products, there isn't just only a guide on how to wash their clothing but also features a fact about the damage humans are doing to the ocean. Noah's style of skateboard and punk culture has made it an innovative and exciting brand. In a generation where so many seem to be sheep's and followers, this brand is making a unique and self- proclaimed stance in sustainable fashion. However, Noah doesn't just fall with style it also has a conscious side to it; and brands itself in representing any issues it believes in. Such as the trending hashtag and movement #BlackLivesMatter and transgender rights. At a time of uncertainty and racial tension, brands such as these could be playing a big role in creating long-term change. The result of this has been a unhealthy lifestyle and diet for people of all ages in a desperate bid to lose weight and be socially acceptable. But the truth of the matter is that this sort of lifestyle actually leads to anorexia and in extreme cases, death. This behaviour is encouraged by many fashion giants who will only hire models of a certain 'standard', aka a size zero (UK size 4), and brings with it the idea that this is what society sees as beautiful. However, two French fashion labels, Kering and LVMH (who own Gucci, Saint Laurent, Vuitton et Dior) have realised the detrimental effect this is having on young people and have officially banned size zero and underage models. The move has been put in place to protect both young models who work for the companies and also to help prevent eating disorders amongst those in the fashion industry. The move comes after France banned size zero models earlier on in the year, and models in the country must now provide a doctor's note to say they have a healthy BMI before they can start work. This step is thought to be by many, a step in the right direction and is now encouraging others to follow suit as well as pushing for more diverse models in general.