Last week, Vogue editors across the world adopted a new policy to protect the health of models by banning young teens and those suspected of having an eating disorder.
Banks insists the new policy will have a profound affect on the industry, reported Contactmusic.
"I think it's amazing that they're (editors) doing it because they do not have to. There is nothing legal saying that Vogue had to make this decision. This is something that they are doing on their own. When I heard about it... I'm like, 'Oh my god this is a moment to celebrate.'...
"I live for this, for expanding the definition of beauty, for not having a stereotype and such a one physicality that we all have to live up to, so I applaud Vogue. And this is not just American Vogue, this is in 19 countries, this is every single Vogue on the entire globe so that's pretty amazing," Banks said.
The 38-year-old, who got her first break at the age of 15, said many teens destroy their bodies just for the chance to land a feature in the iconic publication.
