By: Emily Johnson
Bark! Voice of the Bulldogs
Editor in Chief

Fashion and modeling drastically changed over the years.
Past supermodels like Cindy Crawford and Naomi Campbell have set high standards for the modeling industry. In the past, these models were the ones setting the standards for beauty. This is what shaped the types of models we have today.
One idea of beauty standards came from Camille Clifford. She was known to be one of the “Gibson Girls” according to Insider. She was known for having an hourglass figure, which has become a huge beauty standard for women today.
Another idea came from a woman none other than Marylin Monroe. Monroe was especially influential in the ‘50s. After her small series of modeling gigs she finally had her big break as a movie star.
Many more models were seen as fashion icons throughout the years that shaped our different beauty standards. Even now, supermodels like Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid are changing the game for models.
Since some beauty standards can be unrealistic it should be well known that beauty is unique, and even if you don’t have an hourglass figure, a small nose, or big lips many influencers try to give positive reassurances that everyone is beautiful.
“These unattainable body standards can inflict serious damage on what our notion of ‘healthy’ looks like.” Maria Proulx said. Proulx is a writer for The Day.
While supermodels throughout the decades have set our beauty standards, it is important to know beauty can come in all shapes and sizes. Even Marylin Monroe did not have an hourglass figure, and she was absolutely stunning. So, the takeaway is that anyone’s “imperfections” are actually perfect, because it’s what makes them unique.