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Commotion: Taking a long look at today's runways

Today on Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud: fashion columnists Alicia Cox Thomson and Olivia Petter, culture writer Amil Niazi

Today on Commotion: Alicia Cox Thomson and Olivia Petter, Amil Niazi

Models walk the runway during the Chanel Womenswear Fall Winter 2023-2024 show as part of Paris Fashion Week 2023, and Judge Marilyn Milian of The People's Court
Models walk the runway during the Chanel Womenswear Fall Winter 2023-2024 show as part of Paris Fashion Week 2023, and Judge Marilyn Milian of The People's Court (Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images, The People's Court)

Today on Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud:

  • Maybe we shouldn't be surprised that most of the models on the catwalk in Paris, Milan and New York are super skinny — but, it's 2023. What happened to body positivity, and size inclusivity? As Paris Fashion Week draws to a close, we check in with two people who have been covering the shows to talk about why we're seeing so many size zeros — and why that matters.

  • With news that The People's Court is coming to an end, Elamin talks to culture critic Amil Niazi about its legacy, and the future of the reality court TV genre.

You can also find today's episode on our podcast, Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud. Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.