With all the buzz around empowerment and body positivity movements, the pervading message is still that body image equals worthiness. Diet culture remains toxic and nobody is spared from its sting. How can brands be kinder and more transparent while breaking the cycle of unhealthy diet messaging?

Pinterest has launched AI technology to increase the representation of plus-sized bodies within its women’s fashion and wedding-related content. Consumers want to see an authentic commitment to body inclusivity, especially as stigma and mental health issues for people with larger bodies remain.

With the widespread rise of interest in injectable weight loss drugs, skinny is supposedly in vogue again. But does it reflect the wider consumer choices when it comes to clothes and can it undo a decade of body-positive activism? How can brands remain authentic when addressing these issues?

A TikTok trend chronicling the behavior of ‘Sephora Kids’ is stoking conversation about the pressure felt by teens and preteens to adhere to conventional beauty standards. People are increasingly calling out beauty brands for their role in perpetuating negative body image.