We sometimes wonder how pictures of models and celebrities
in fashion advertisements look so perfect. Are they all as wrinkle-free and blemish-less
as they are portrayed to be?
Some of them have enviable physical attributes which
they must owe to the tweaking and fine tuning of photographs using Adobe
Photoshop software.
Bolivian Recycles Discard, Revamps High Fashion
Bolivian designer Marion Macedo's quirky fashion out of old newspapers, plastic bags, discarded CDs and soda bottle caps adds an eclectic dimension to the catwalks of Europe, South America and Asia.
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This unrealistic portrayal of images in fashion magazines could be spurring an unhealthy trend among common people, who may often compare themselves against these picture perfect models and celebrities.
This has led feminist legislators in Britain, Norway
and France to ask for labeling of digitally altered photos. Recently, the
American Medical Association developed a policy on body image and advertising condemning
the practice of altering photographs especially when it can encourage unrealistic
expectations of body image.
![Tea Falling Out Of Fashion With Youngsters Below 25]( "Tea Falling Out Of Fashion With Youngsters Below 25")
Britain's favorite drink - tea, is falling out of fashion with youngsters, who prefer for soft drinks, bottled water or fruit juice instead.
Now, researchers are working on a software which can measure the extent of modification done on fashion and beauty photos. Once this is known, readers and viewers can benefit from a realistic portrayal of pictures which is bound to make a difference in the lives of those suffering from anxiety and eating disorders.
Source: Medindia
Tea Falling Out Of Fashion With Youngsters Below 25
Britain's favorite drink - tea, is falling out of fashion with youngsters, who prefer for soft drinks, bottled water or fruit juice instead.
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Now, researchers are working on a software which can measure the extent of modification done on fashion and beauty photos. Once this is known, readers and viewers can benefit from a realistic portrayal of pictures which is bound to make a difference in the lives of those suffering from anxiety and eating disorders.
Source: Medindia
Haute Edible-Couture at Berlin Fashion Show
A Berlin museum blended haute couture and haute cuisine, where octopus tunics, seaweed miniskirts and chocolate dresses seized the limelight.
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