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Too heavy, top model is fired!

177 centimetres for 54 kilos (5ft 9in for 8.5 stones), she is too fat: Ralph Lauren model Philippa Hamilton was fired for this reason. The company denies it.
The model was devastated when some time ago she appeared extremely skinny in a touched up image.

The news caused quite a stir and it highlights the will to create a model image of a skinny female.
But what are the reasons for wanting to promote such a model? And what are the ones that would push anyone to follow it?