Marina, a 41-year-old woman, reflects on her teenage obsession with hipbones, prevalent in early 2000s fashion and media. This obsession mirrored a cultural fixation on extreme thinness as seen in influential figures and shows like 'Sex and the City'. The relentless promotion of ideal body types through magazines, music videos, and reality TV contributed to severe self-image issues among millennials. The alarming depiction of models during runway shows highlighted the dangerous standards set by the fashion industry, ultimately creating a societal pressure that still resonates today.
Marina recalls her teenage obsession with hipbones, a hallmark of millennial beauty ideals that flourished amidst a culture saturated with images of extreme thinness.
The extreme pursuit of thinness during the millennial generation was not just a personal struggle; it was perpetuated by celebrities, media, and fashion that glorified unattainable standards.
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