Comments on: Minding the Media: Ralph Lauren Sinks Lower and Lower

By: 5 Lessons I’ve Learned Since Becoming a Body Image Blogger | Weightless

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 18:20:43 +0000

[...] 2. Magazine photos are an astounding work in artistry. I used to admire photos in magazines, flabbergasted at how flawless the women are. I honestly never considered that images were airbrushed or that they were airbrushed to such an egregious extent. [...]

By: America The Beautiful

America The Beautiful — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:55:44 +0000

No more insincere apologies, we are looking for a FIRM COMMITMENT that Ralph Lauren will put a stop to the harmful ads. Please join us in helping to stop the suffering of women everywhere! http://facebook.com/boycottralph

By: living with delusion « delusional states of mind

living with delusion « delusional states of mind — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:48:56 +0000

[...] me, because it is only the really bizarre ones that get called out in the press, like the recent Ralph Lauren incident, but everyday we see magazine and online images that are significantly retouched that create a [...]

By: Linda Cooper

Linda Cooper — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:34:10 +0000

Hi Margarita,
I wanted to add to your discussion;

I once read an interview with ‘Cindy Crawford’. She was asked – “If you could look like any one in the World, who would that be? – Cindy replied “Cindy Crawford”
LOL!!

Thanks
Linda Cooper

By: Alex (romanjames2004)

Alex (romanjames2004) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 07:18:53 +0000

It’s a shame that a brand like that is so selective in such a stupid sense. I work at Abercrombie and Fitch so belive me, being skinny is HIGHLY recomended. And though I am not that skinny Just getting the job was a self esteem booster. If I were to find out that I was fired because I was fat I would be soo hurt. I think it was wrong for Ralph to do this. I hope this model get a better job for like burberry or something lol. Hope everything works out.

By: Linda Cooper

Linda Cooper — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 20:27:57 +0000

Hi Margarita,
I once read in interview with “Cindy Crawford” who was asked “If you could look like any one in the world who would it be?”- Cindy replied “Cindy Crawford”.

Thank you
Linda Cooper

By: Finding Melissa

Finding Melissa — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:51:41 +0000

When the standard’s fake, it’s not surprising that you don’t measure up - and that eating disorders make the most of the insecurity. After suffering from chronic anorexia bulmia for 17 years, I am staggered by the irresponsibility and ignorance demonstrated by these ‘influential figures’. With airbrushing and photo-shopping lying to a whole generation, it’s no wonder that eating disorders are on the up – and that more people are being struck by this devastating illness. It is only through my recovery that I’ve been able to see just how off kilter the whole body image concept has become, as my story (findingmelissa.co.uk) explores.

By: jkrantz

jkrantz — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:47:25 +0000

Ralph Lauren isn’t above SELLING clothes to fat women. He has large sizes, like many other brands. In spite of all the concern about obesity, large women do want attractive clothing. If it’s okay to sell to people who don’t weigh 120 pounds, why do brands refuse to photograph anyone larger than 120 pounds?

By: Let Ralph Lauren or Dove define beauty? « ktn-online

Let Ralph Lauren or Dove define beauty? « ktn-online — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:33:58 +0000

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By: Margarita Tartakovsky

Margarita Tartakovsky — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:28:08 +0000

Me too, Magskis! I’ve always loved Ralph Lauren because it offers such classy, beautiful clothes. Every brand uses Photoshop, whether it’s to make big changes or touch-ups here and there. I’m really disappointed in Ralph Lauren and its actions.

By: Keepin’ It Real: Media and Body Image | Jogger’s Life

Keepin’ It Real: Media and Body Image | Jogger’s Life — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:25:59 +0000

[...] 2) Ralph Lauren’s controversial airbrushed ad of Filippa Hamilton. [...]

By: magskis

magskis — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:21:49 +0000

I was a regular shopper of Ralph Lauren. No more. I worry for my young granddaughter, who is 8. Thanks goodness for the Dove ads.

By: Diggy Zazz

Diggy Zazz — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:39:04 +0000

I will NEVER buy anything from those sleazebags again. BOYCOTT RALPH LAUREN!!!!