Society’s obsession with thinness has reigned for decades. And while diverse bodies are finding their way on to our screens, runways and magazines more frequently, sometimes the pathway to progress feels anything but straightforward.
Although it may be slow going, “body and beauty ideals are radically changing,” says Susan Dimasi, the designer and founder of Material By Product. “The look that is emerging will be diverse. No singular look will be the new ideal for the next 100 years.”