A little back story. Back in May, Vogue put out the six-point initiative that vowed to promote healthy standards for models and also not to knowingly employ girls under the age of 16. The fashion industry has caught a lot of flack for using super young models and making them work hours even a grown woman wouldn't want to work. We were all a little skeptical about Vogue's health pact, but I thought it was a step in the right direction.
Well, it didn't take much time for those rules to be at least partially relaxed. 15-year old American model Ondria Hardin appeared in the pages of Vogue China's August issue. And 14-year-old Thairine Garcia just shot for the December issue of Vogue Japan. My mind is blown! You can easily google these models to figure out how old they are. Blame it on the magazine, the casting director, or the agents for not speaking up about the age violation. I'm just speechless.
When Vogue came up with the health initiative, it's not like only the American magazine agreed on it. No, actually all the international editors swore an oath to abide by the rules that they themselves decided upon. No one forced your hand but you. So from here on out, I'm just going to take your promises with a grain of salt. I still heart you, Vogue but I must remember ...Do as you say and not as you do.
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