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'It's problematic': Concern as Vogue World event sponsored by 'skinny jabs' maker | Fashion

UK · 2026-09-27

Key takeaway

Eli Lilly's sponsorship of Vogue World in Milan draws criticism for promoting thinness as aspirational.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerEli Lilly sponsors Vogue World in Milan, associating its weight-loss drugs with high-fashion and aspirational imagery
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onpublic and health campaigner backlash intensifies, raising reputational risk for both Eli Lilly and Vogue
  3. Step 3 · Reaches youUK-based fashion, wellness, and PR SMEs face increased scrutiny and risk around health-linked sponsorships, impacting campaign timing and partnership decisions

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Source: theguardian.com

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