Paris might be one of the world’s fashion centres, but it comes with a darker side. An estimated 40,000 people in France suffer from anorexia – an issue legislators are now tackling with three new amendments taking aim at the worrying rise of ‘thinspiration’ in order to foster healthier role models.

Meitu started off as a photo-editing app to create the perfect selfie, but has since evolved to let users to make themselves (and others) look wackily, disarmingly adorable. With social media fuelling an obsession for aesthetic perfection, what’s got people altering their appearance to the extreme?

All over the world, the Parisienne way of life is a classic point of reference, encompassing a rich yet balanced diet, impeccable dress sense and a natural sense of beauty. Why is the French art de vivre still so fashionable? And how are the country’s female entrepreneurs exporting this lifestyle?

Netflix originalTo The Bonehas sparked controversy over its depiction of anorexia, with critics arguing that it glamorises the condition. Yet with under-25s 50% more likely than other age groups to suffer from eating disorders, could this gritty take help them address serious health concerns?