Girls don't need anymore self image problems nor any more anorexic role models.
A French shoe designer is being called on the carpet for a comment he made calling Barbie fat - specifically her ankles. The iconic, incredible Barbie is now a bigger fashion symbol than ever. In fact, some in the fashion world seem to think she's too big. Stiletto maker Christian Louboutin is re-designing a fashion Barbie set to come out next year, and according to Women's Wear Daily, found her ankles a bit too fat for his taste, so he re-shaped the doll's feet. "Are you serious? That's the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard," Brooklyn resident Depelsha McGruder said. And though most people seemed to take this as a big joke, child psychologist Dr. Jeffrey Gardere doesn't. "They idolize their dolls. They get ideas as to body image, self esteem, self perception by playing with the dolls," Dr. Gardere said. Backpedaling from his original comment The Louboutin spokesperson also pointed out the language barrier could account for a misunderstood comment |
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