A British company, Rootstein, will unveil its new male mannequin in June 2010. Part of its Young and Restless line, the company is including a mannequin with a 35in chest and a 27in waist. Its waistline is reported to be approximately 11in smaller than the average British man. The mannequin was based on the profile of teenage boys up to the age of 20 though the company reports none were known to have eating disorders. Based on reports in the Guardian and Daily Mail, the "skinny jeans" movement are thought to be based on an celebrity model with a history of an eating disorder himself.
Will there be a backlash to this pressure or an increase in men and boys attempting to mold themselves to ever changing standards. This is our decision to make.
Eating disorders do not discriminate.
To locate treatment for your eating disorder please call the National Eating Disorder Hotline at:
1-800-931-2237
Peace be with you.
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