Model representative Luis "Pancho" Dotto was involved in an unfortunate episode when he made statements about well-known Argentine models such as Valeria Mazza, Araceli González, and Carolina Ardohain. This afternoon, Dotto claimed that when he met Valeria Mazza, she was "overweight" and that if she were like this today, he would not have chosen her to walk the runways. He also mentioned that the same would happen with Araceli González and Carolina Ardohain, based on physical aspects such as weight and height.
In response to criticism about his focus on the physical appearance of models, Dotto argued that in the time he worked, beauty standards were different, and a certain body type was prioritized for high fashion. Despite the criticism and discomfort generated, the manager stood firm in his position and reiterated that he never considered stereotypes when choosing models for his agency.
During the interview, a panelist intervened to stop Dotto and prevent him from continuing to speak about the topic inappropriately. Despite the controversy, the representative continued to refer to the models by physical characteristics such as height, which generated more criticism. Despite the controversial statements, Dotto remained proud of his achievements in the fashion industry, although he had to clarify and justify his statements.
