Definition of Anorexia

Definition of Anorexia

“a social problem to the extent that it is largely occassioned by the pursuit of body ideals set by advertising and the fashion industry”.


Source:

Cavallaro, D. (2001) Critical and Cultural Theory: The Body (p. 105). London: The ATHLONE PRESS

Clothing industry moving towards the plus-size ideology

All About Tommy Hilfiger

"In 2000 and 2001, the brand continued to expand, adding women's hosiery, women's intimate apparel, men's and women's jewelry, junior sportswear, women's swimwear, women's golf wear, kid's underwear, men's and women's watches, women's belts, plus-sized (14-22) women's clothing, and T for Him fragrance."

Source:

All About Tommy Hilfiger (n.d.). Retrieved on 14 February 2013 from  

http://www.essortment.com/tommy-hilfiger-45828.html

Fashion Industry Goes After Plus-Size Market

"Specially stores like Lane Bryant and Marina Rinaldi have catered to the larger woman, up to size 22, for years. "

"But now, designers such as Tommy Hilfiger and Donna Karan are joining Anne Klein, Ellen Tracy, Dana Buchman and Oscar de la Renta in offering plus-size fashions in department stores."

Source:

Stark, B. (2002) Fashion Industry Goes After Plus-Size Market. Retrieved on 14 Februaru 2013 from http://www.essortment.com/tommy-hilfiger-45828.html