Model Health Inquiry

“London is a recognised leader in fashion, which itself is one of the UK’s most vibrant and influential industries and such a position necessitates a level of responsibility beyond pure creative excellence.

“The British Fashion Council has established this panel to review current practice and issue clear guidance on the important issues of model health and age so that, as an industry, we can ensure that we are behaving responsibly and in the interest of those models who work in this country.”

Hilary Riva, Chief Executive, British Fashion Council.

The Model Health Inquiry was established by the British Fashion Council (BFC) on March 23, 2007, in response to concerns about the health of models on the catwalks at London Fashion Week.

The BFC recognises the extent to which the health of models who appear on the catwalks of fashion shows around the world has become an emotive issue. The independent Inquiry panel has the range of skills appropriate to determining the facts in this debate and what action, if any, should be taken by the British fashion community.

The BFC is mindful of various initiatives taken by other leading fashion centres around the world in relation to the issue of model health. The Model Health Inquiry in London will determine independently the extent to which any of these initiatives may be appropriate to London.