Spanish model and television personality Judit Mascó said the fashion industry has regressed in its current standards of beauty and inclusion.
This critique highlights a growing tension between the public demand for diversity and the actual practices of high-fashion houses. Mascó's comments suggest that the progress previously made in broadening beauty standards may be stalling or reversing.
Speaking during an appearance on the television program "El Intermedio" on La Sexta, Mascó said the current state of the sector [1]. She expressed concern over the lack of inclusivity and the rigid nature of modern fashion canons. The interview took place on May 26, 2026 [1].
"Hemos vuelto muy para atrás, me da miedo hablar de esto," Mascó said [1]. The phrase translates to her belief that the industry has moved very far backward and that she feels fear when discussing the current situation.
Mascó, who is 55 years old [2], has spent decades in the public eye as both a model and a presenter. Her perspective carries weight due to her long-term experience navigating the expectations of the Spanish media and fashion landscapes.
She said that the current environment creates a sense of apprehension for those attempting to challenge established norms. According to Mascó, the industry's retreat from diversity is a primary driver of her concern [1]. This regression is characterized by a return to narrower definitions of beauty, a shift that contrasts with the global push for more representative imagery in advertising and runway shows.
“"Hemos vuelto muy para atrás, me da miedo hablar de esto"”
Mascó's comments reflect a broader discourse on 'diversity fatigue' within the fashion industry, where initial pushes for inclusivity are sometimes replaced by a return to traditional, restrictive beauty standards. By expressing fear in discussing the topic, she suggests that the industry may still maintain a punitive or exclusionary culture for those who challenge the status quo.
