I’m a trustee and huge advocate of Beat, the eating disorders charity and I’m excited about an event they’ve got coming up which will see the advertising industry put in the hot seat whilst we debate what role fashion and advertising have to play in body image and eating disorders.You can find full details of the event below.
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Date: Friday 15 March 2024
Time: 10am – 3.45pm
Venue: London College of Fashion, Rootstein Hopkins Space, 20 John Princes Street, London, W1G 0BJ
Does the advertising industry already act responsibly on body image issues, or does there need to be legislation to protect people vulnerable to its influence?
Does advertising follow public opinion, not lead it? Isn’t body image just about personal vanity?
The Body Ideal Debate at the London College of Fashion will bring together views, opinion and expert witness on this fascinating topic.
Speakers from advertising, fashion, media and activism will raise the issues as they see them, inform the debate and get everyone thinking.
Audience participation will be encouraged, and we expect to see hearts and minds changed by the end of the day- we just can’t predict which way!
Confirmed speakers include:
Professor Frances Corner, Head of London College of Fashion
Susie Orbach, psychotherapist and writer
Wayne Hemmingway, designer and entrepreneur
Elspeth Lynn, creative director M&C Saatchi
Louise McCabe, Head of Corporate Social Responsibility ASOS
Download the final programme here
The debate will be of interest to the Advertising industry, staff and executives;
Photographers; Models, their agents and bookers; Designers and fashion industry experts
Fashion retailers; Marketing staff and executives
Educational establishments, fashion, media and related college students and staff
Clinicians and researchers into eating disorders and body image
Journalists, feature writers, magazine editors, and bloggers
The debate costs £175 which includes lunch and refreshments. Discounts available for bookings of three or more participants, and for Beat Professional Network members.
Book now:
Online: visit the Beat website
Over the phone: call Beat on 01603 753304
Email: conferences@b-eat.co.uk
Paper: download this booking form
Susan Ringwood, Chief Executive of Beat says “eating disorders are complex illnesses, with no single cause, but body image and self esteem are definitely part of the mix for most people affected. We’re really keen to raise this debate among people who know how the creative industries work, know the constraints and realities as well as see the possibilities for change”.
