11 Jul Curves in All the Right Places: Model Crystal Renn Succumbs to Industry Pressure
From plus-sized beauty to “heroin chic,” a recent article in the New York Post about model Crystal Renn exposes the modeling industries pressures to stay thin.
Highly regarded as one of the most successful plus-sized models, friends and fans alike have come forward with their concern for Renn and her recent rapid weight loss. The speculation began after Renn walked the runway for Chanel in St. Tropez back in May where she looked two sizes smaller than she claims to be, a size 10. Her agency, Ford Models, also posted photos to its blog showcasing the once plus-sized model appearing with her now sunken eyes and drawn face.
The article mentions that Renn did lose some weight, and acknowledges her battle with her curvy figure when she began modeling at the age of 16 and ate less than 1,000 calories a day to remain 95 pounds. Renn is quoted in the article saying: “I decided to be a plus-sized model and let my body be what it was meant to be,” she told The Post in September. “Women are taught that if they get skinny, their lives will be perfect. But real life doesn’t work that way. I’m here to prove it.”
After all of the fortune and fame as a plus-sized model, Renn appears to be battling with her figure yet again. Despite the recent “acceptance” of curvier figures in the media and modeling world, the article adds that many say the fashion world will never accept women with a little extra meat on their bones.
Tell us, do you think Crystal Renn is just trying to keep up with the rest of the modeling business? Is there too much pressure on models (even plus-sized) to be thin? Do you think being thin makes you successful?
– Allison McKenna
Karen
Posted at 03:59h, 12 JulyOk, this woman was a size 10. Christ, who says a size 10 is FAT to begin with? I remember when a size 10 was a distant dream for me…one that I would probably never be able to obtain. Now, due to health issues, I am a size 3. Let me tell you, thin does NOT equal happy. There are many women out there who are insulted that a size 10 is considered fat…they are much bigger, and don’t consider themselves “fat” at all. Yes, the modelling industry is riddled with idiots who impose this “heroin-chic” standard. But, we, the public, accept this nonsense, and keep buying the diet systems, the clothes, and the exercise machines. Who are the bigger idiots?
Suresh
Posted at 17:40h, 12 JulyI agree with Karen. I know Crystal and have worked with her in the past. She is a divine, smart, cultured, and outspoken human being. What the public might not know is that she went through a heartbreaking divorce recently, has been working/traveling non-stop, and is going through personal issues of her own. This would make anyone lose weight. Not to mention that she is still a CHILD and her body is changing as is everyone’s. Let’s praise her for what she has accomplished at such a young age instead of trying to criticize her for what she cannot do or be.
Erica
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amy
Posted at 13:03h, 23 Julyshe’s gorgeous!
Brenda McCracken
Posted at 13:20h, 23 JulyThe only difference I see is she has a tan in the first picture and it covers up more. She still looks plus sized to me. She looks good at the size she is now. I hope she isn’t pressured to lose more.