It is an age old connection between models and drugs so why do we get so obsessed when stars such as Kate Moss or Jodie Kidd get caught in the act? Reality is these days that drugs are everywhere, especially among the young and rich in society.
It is a shocking realisation but we can't really expect the catwalk models to be the size they are and eat a healthy three meals a day like the rest of us. To be that skinny it takes a lot more work than just watching what you eat and for most models drugs are a simple solution. The size zero debate rages on to the point now that eyes roll when it is mentioned because it is so 'overdone'. However, the fact of the matter is that it is those girls jobs to be the size they are. Although it is fair to say that some of them are too skinny, it is hard to deny that clothes do look better on them. Take for example a Julien MacDonald dress do you really think it would look better on a size 12?
The models get booked for shows,make lots of money and are told how fabulous they look. The story would be completely different if they were to put weight to promote a healthier image. Although some would praise them, the sick realisation of it would be they would be dropped from the catwalk shows and more than likely end up on the front of some magazine for being a little 'curvy'.
To sum it up drugs, models and the fashion industry are stuck in a viscous circle.One that will be difficult to break free from. Until the media speculation on weight stops or the fashion industry makes a conscious decision to ban all girls below a certain weight and not just one or two shows, the battle will still rage on between models and drugs.
