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Model Molly Bair showing up on ‘thinspiration’ websites

  • Model mayhem! Although she didn't get to walk in fashion...

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    Model mayhem! Although she didn't get to walk in fashion week, model Hannah Davis still looked runway-ready while attending the Diane Von Furstenberg Spring 2016 show on Sept. 13, 2015.

  • Bella Thorne arrived in style to the Vera Wang fashion...

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    Bella Thorne arrived in style to the Vera Wang fashion show on Sept. 15, 2015 during New York Fashion Week. The pretty read-head rocked an all-black ensemble including knee-high boots to the high fashion event.

  • Sexy in sheer! Singer Nicole Scherzinger looked stunning in a...

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    Sexy in sheer! Singer Nicole Scherzinger looked stunning in a simple blue dress for the Thomas Wylde Spring 2016 show during New York Fashion Week on Sept. 16, 2015.

  • Keeping it classy in white! Model Kate Upton was among...

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    Keeping it classy in white! Model Kate Upton was among the star-studded guests for the Diane Von Furstenberg Spring 2016 show during New York Fashion Week on Sept. 13, 2015.

  • Feeling the all black look, model Nina Agdal was also...

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    Feeling the all black look, model Nina Agdal was also a guest for the Diane Von Furstenberg show during New York Fashion Week on Sept. 13, 2015.

  • Selena Gomez and Brooklyn Beckham arrived in style to the...

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    Selena Gomez and Brooklyn Beckham arrived in style to the Polo Ralph Lauren fashion show during Spring 2016 New York Fashion Week at Gallow Green at the McKittrick Hotel on Sept. 11, 2015 in New York City.

  • Khloe Kardashian showed off her ample assets in a skin-tight...

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    Khloe Kardashian showed off her ample assets in a skin-tight dress as she headed out to a Fashion Week after-party on Sept. 14, 2015. Also in attendance were her sisters Kylie and Kourtney.

  • Even busy mom and entrepreneur Jessica Alba has time to...

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    Even busy mom and entrepreneur Jessica Alba has time to squeeze in a fashion week show! The actress was all smiles during the Thakoon Spring 2016 show during New York Fashion Week on Sept. 13, 2015.

  • Portuguese model Sara Sampaio showed off her taut tummy in...

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    Portuguese model Sara Sampaio showed off her taut tummy in a crop top and leather jacket while donning statement red lips at the BCBGMAXAZRIA fashion show during New York Fashion Week on Sept. 10, 2015.

  • Actress Lupita Nyong'o looked classy in a simple white dress...

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    Actress Lupita Nyong'o looked classy in a simple white dress for the Boss Womenswear Spring 2016 show during New York Fashion Week on Sept. 16, 2015.

  • (l. to r.) Immy Waterhouse, Suki Waterhouse, Tommy Hilfiger and...

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    (l. to r.) Immy Waterhouse, Suki Waterhouse, Tommy Hilfiger and Lizzy Jagger pose backstage during the Tommy Hilfiger Women's Spring 2016 show during New York Fashion Week on Sept. 14, 2015.

  • Lauren Conrad (c.) had an army of star-studded celebs supporting...

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    Lauren Conrad (c.) had an army of star-studded celebs supporting her as she showcased her new LC Lauren Conrad Spring 2016 collection for Kohl's during New York Fashion Week on Sept. 10, 2015.

  • Laverne Cox looked demure in a nude skirt and matching...

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    Laverne Cox looked demure in a nude skirt and matching crop top teamed with a pink embellished jacket while attending the Idan Cohen fashion show during Spring 2016 New York Fashion Week on September 11, 2015.

  • It's a family affair! Whenever they are in New York...

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    It's a family affair! Whenever they are in New York City, the Beckhams make a point of stopping by the popular SoHo restaurant Balthazar, as seen here during New York Fashion Week on Sept. 13, 2015.

  • Supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio looked stunning in silver for the Michael...

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    Supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio looked stunning in silver for the Michael Kors Gold Collection fragrance launch during New York Fashion Week on Sept. 13, 2015.

  • Actresses (l. to r.) Christina Hendricks, Kat Graham and Ashley...

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    Actresses (l. to r.) Christina Hendricks, Kat Graham and Ashley Greene looked super stylish while sitting in the front row of the Naeem Khan fashion show during New York Fashion Week on Sept. 16, 2015.

  • Who says black has to be boring? Miss USA 2012...

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    Who says black has to be boring? Miss USA 2012 Olivia Culpo stunned in a simple but classy black dress at the Supima Design Competition fashion show during New York Fashion Week on Sept. 10, 2015.

  • Leading ladies! Actresses Olivia Wilde (l.) and Naomi Watts sat...

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    Leading ladies! Actresses Olivia Wilde (l.) and Naomi Watts sat side by side during the Michael Kors Spring/Summer 2016 show as part of New York Fashion Week on Sept. 16, 2015.

  • Front row ladies! Jennifer Hudson, Christina Hendricks, Bella Thorne and...

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    Front row ladies! Jennifer Hudson, Christina Hendricks, Bella Thorne and Amy Schumer all sat side by side at the Zac Posen Spring 2016 show on Sept. 14, 2015.

  • Qute the front row lineup! (L-R) Steven Klein, Lady Gaga...

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    Qute the front row lineup! (L-R) Steven Klein, Lady Gaga and Mary J. Blige all went for black outfits for the Alexander Wang Spring 2016 fashion show during New York Fashion Week on Sept. 12, 2015.

  • The Hadid sisters have quite the supportive boyfriends! Joe Jonas...

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    The Hadid sisters have quite the supportive boyfriends! Joe Jonas was front and center to watch his girlfriend Gigi Hadid strut down the runway at the Tommy Hilfiger Spring 2016 show during New York Fashion Week on Sept. 14, 2015.

  • Actresses Ashley Madekwe and Gabrielle Union Wade looked oh-so-chic as...

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    Actresses Ashley Madekwe and Gabrielle Union Wade looked oh-so-chic as they attended the Wes Gordon fashion show during New York Fashion Week on Sept. 11, 2015,

  • Jamie Chung looked white hot in a matching skirt and...

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    Jamie Chung looked white hot in a matching skirt and shirt teamed with a taupe leather jacket at The House of GANT Spring/Summer collection at New York Fashion Week on Sept. 10, 2015.

  • He's one supportive boyfriend! Musician The Weekend showed up to...

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    He's one supportive boyfriend! Musician The Weekend showed up to the Diane Von Furstenberg show that his girlfriend Bella Hadid was walking in during New York Fashion Week on Sept. 13, 2015.

  • What a couple! Gregg Sulkin and Bella Thorne sat side...

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    What a couple! Gregg Sulkin and Bella Thorne sat side by side during the Diesel Black Gold fashion show during New York Fashion Week on Sept. 15, 2015.

  • Robin Williams' daughter Zelda Williams (r.) sat front row at...

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    Robin Williams' daughter Zelda Williams (r.) sat front row at the Tadashi Shoji Spring/Summer show alongside Cara Santana (c.) and Katrina Bowden (l.) during New York Fashion Week on Sept. 10, 2015.

  • Beautiful ladies! Actress Jessica Alba and designer Tory Burch posed...

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    Beautiful ladies! Actress Jessica Alba and designer Tory Burch posed together before the Tory Burch Spring 2016 show on Sept. 15, 2015.

  • Another star-studded show! (l. to r.) Dao-Yi Chow, Justine Skye,...

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    Another star-studded show! (l. to r.) Dao-Yi Chow, Justine Skye, Hailey Baldwin, Ciara, Russell Westbrook, Olivia Culpo and Maxwell Osborne were pictured backstage during the Public School fashion show in New York City on Sept. 13, 2015.

  • Maybe she needs another sized jacket? Kylie Jenner sat front...

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    Maybe she needs another sized jacket? Kylie Jenner sat front row at the Vera Wang runway show in an oversized black blazer with cutout shoulders on Sept. 15, 2015. The youngest of the Kardashian/Jenner clan recently turned 18 and has been seen sitting front row at many Fashion Week shows.

  • Victoria Justice arrived in style to the Herve Leger show...

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    Victoria Justice arrived in style to the Herve Leger show in a vibrant blue bondage dress on Sept. 12, 2015.

  • Making a number of appearances at various New York Fashion...

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    Making a number of appearances at various New York Fashion Week shows, Kylie Jenner (l.) made a pit stop at the Prabal Gurung Spring 2016 show. The reality personality sat next to singer Jennifer Hudson (r.) in a printed outfit for the star-studded fashion show during New York Fashion Week on Set. 13, 2015.

  • Rita Ora looked effortlessly chic as she stepped out of...

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    Rita Ora looked effortlessly chic as she stepped out of a car to attend the Vera Wang fashion show on Sept. 15, 2015. The singing sensation donned a sheer black mini dress that showed off her toned figure to the star-studded show.

  • Street style ready for the runway. Model Nina Agdal looked...

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    Street style ready for the runway. Model Nina Agdal looked biker-chic as she was spotted outside of the Diesel Black Gold show during New York Fashion Week on Sept. 15, 2015.

  • Sister act! Model siblings Gigi (l.) and Bella Hadid (c.)...

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    Sister act! Model siblings Gigi (l.) and Bella Hadid (c.) also walked down the runway with fellow model and friend Jourdan Dunn during the Diane Von Furstenberg show on Sept. 13, 2015.

  • Actress Amy Schumer, author Jessica Seinfeld, model Kate Upton and...

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    Actress Amy Schumer, author Jessica Seinfeld, model Kate Upton and actress Laura Linney sat front and center for the Narciso Rodriguez Spring 2016 fashion show during New York Fashion Week on Sept. 15, 2015.

  • The gang's all here! Khloe Kardashian, North West, Kim Kardashian,...

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    The gang's all here! Khloe Kardashian, North West, Kim Kardashian, Kendall Jenner and Kourtney Kardasian all got together to walk Kylie Jenner strut down the runway for the second time in Kanye West's Yeezy Season 2 fashion show on Sept. 16, 2015.

  • Models galore! The Diane Von Furstenberg show was filled with...

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    Models galore! The Diane Von Furstenberg show was filled with celebrities not only in the audience but also on the runway! Here, models Karlie Kloss, Kendall Jenner and Irina Shayk (l. to r.) strut their stuff down the catwalk for the Spring 2016 show part of New York Fashion Week on Sept. 13, 2015.

  • U.S. soccer champ Alex Morgan traded her kit for a...

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    U.S. soccer champ Alex Morgan traded her kit for a pretty white skirt and matching crop top while attending the BCBGMAXAZRIA fashion show on Sept. 10, 2015.

  • Lovebirds Tyga and Kylie Jenner sat front row at the...

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    Lovebirds Tyga and Kylie Jenner sat front row at the Alexander Wang Spring 2016 fashion show on Sept. 12, 2015. Tyga flashed his gold grill while Kylie kept a straight face at the event on Sept. 12, 2015.

  • Anna Kendrick donned a simple blue dress to the Altuzarra...

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    Anna Kendrick donned a simple blue dress to the Altuzarra show, but she looked anything but plain! The stunning actress stood out from the crowd at the fashion event on Sept. 12, 2015.

  • "High School Musical" starlet and new bride Ashley Tisdale kept...

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    "High School Musical" starlet and new bride Ashley Tisdale kept things chic-casual whole attending the LC Lauren Conrad Spring 2016 show at New York Fashion Week on Sept. 10, 2015.

  • It doesn't get much hotter than this! Sports Illustrated babes...

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    It doesn't get much hotter than this! Sports Illustrated babes Charlotte McKinney and Nina Agdal posed side by side at the Herve Leger Spring/Summer 2016 show. Both stunning models rocked skin-tight dresses that flaunted their fabulous figures on Sept. 12, 2015.

  • Robert De Niro's daughter, actress Drena De Niro struck a...

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    Robert De Niro's daughter, actress Drena De Niro struck a pose backstage at the Nicholas K fashion show during Spring 2016 New York Fashion Week on Sept. 10, 2015.

  • Red hot! Solange Knowles was spotted looking stunning in a...

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    Red hot! Solange Knowles was spotted looking stunning in a red outfit during the Prabal Garung fashion show during New York Fashion Week on Sept. 13, 2015.

  • Singer-turned-designer Kanye West brought his fashion A game to the...

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    Singer-turned-designer Kanye West brought his fashion A game to the catwalk while rubbing shoulders with Brother Vellies Creative Director Aurora James at New York Fashion Week on Sept. 11, 2015.

  • Hailey Baldwin goes for a simple white pant suit while...

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    Hailey Baldwin goes for a simple white pant suit while attending the DKNY Spring Summer 2016 show during New York Fashion Week on Sept. 16, 2015.

  • Singer Christina Milian kept things very classy in a white...

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    Singer Christina Milian kept things very classy in a white dress for the Laquan Smith Spring Summer 2016 show during New York Fashion Week on Sept. 13, 2015.

  • Sean Penn's daughter-turned-model Dylan Frances Penn donned a jumpsuit and...

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    Sean Penn's daughter-turned-model Dylan Frances Penn donned a jumpsuit and scuffed converse to the LC Lauren Conrad fashion show during New York Fashion Week on Sept. 10, 2015.

  • The queen of fashion herself! Sarah Jessica Parker looked stunning...

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    The queen of fashion herself! Sarah Jessica Parker looked stunning in a black lace dress for the Tracy Reese Spring Summer 2016 show during New York Fashion Week on Sept. 13, 2015.

  • Even when she's not strutting down the runway, Behati Prinsloo...

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    Even when she's not strutting down the runway, Behati Prinsloo still manages to look runway-ready! The supermodel went for a casual-chic look for the Tommy Hilfiger Women's Spring 2016 show during New York Fashion Week on Sept. 14, 2015.

  • She's not walking the runway, but Kim Kardashian still knows...

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    She's not walking the runway, but Kim Kardashian still knows how to steal the show during New York Fashion Week! The brunette beauty rocked a very revealing sheer outfit that accentuated her growing baby bump as she arrived to the Givenchy Show on Sept. 11, 2015. Kim was accompanied by her rapper/fashion designer husband Kanye to the glamorous event.

  • Molly Bair's image is appearing on pro-anorexia sites.

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    Molly Bair's image is appearing on pro-anorexia sites.

  • Lady in red! Leave it supermodel Heidi Klum to make...

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    Lady in red! Leave it supermodel Heidi Klum to make a fashion statement in an all-red pant suit as she made her way to the "Project Runway" fashion show on Sept. 10, 2015.

  • Former "Hills" star Lauren Conrad looked every inch the fashion...

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    Former "Hills" star Lauren Conrad looked every inch the fashion designer as she debuted her limited edition LC Lauren Conrad Spring 2016 Kohl's line on Sept. 10, 2015.

  • "Orange is the New Black" star and transgender activist Laverne...

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    "Orange is the New Black" star and transgender activist Laverne Cox looked very modelesque as she sat front row at the Desigual Spring/Summer 2016 Fashion Week show.

  • Two very powerful ladies! Actress Penelope Cruz (l.) and Vogue...

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    Two very powerful ladies! Actress Penelope Cruz (l.) and Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour sit side-by-side during the Carolina Herrera Spring 2016 show during New York Fashion Week on Sept. 14, 2015.

  • Alyssa Milano and Katrina Bowden complemented each other in monochrome...

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    Alyssa Milano and Katrina Bowden complemented each other in monochrome while attending Tadashi Shoji Spring/Summer 2016 Fashion Week on Sept. 10, 2015.

  • Model Karrueche Tran, singer Pia Mia and model Chantel Jeffries...

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    Model Karrueche Tran, singer Pia Mia and model Chantel Jeffries pose for photos during the Thomas Wylde Spring 2016 show part of New York Fashion Week on Sept. 16, 2015.

  • Family affair! Proud parents Hilaria and Alec Baldwin brought along...

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    Family affair! Proud parents Hilaria and Alec Baldwin brought along their two adorable children Carmen and Rafael to the Carmen Marc Valvo Spring Summer 2016 collection during New York Fashion Week on Sept. 15, 2015.

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This star’s behavior is hardly model.

Molly Bair, an 18-year-old rising star on the fashion catwalk is so thin that experts worry she’ll encourage teenagers to risk their health to look like her.

Pictures of Bair are already popping up on pro-anorexia websites such as “Runweight,” thanks to her success on the New York Fashion Week runways, modeling for such icons as Diane Von Furstenberg and Alexander Wang.

Another blog, Thinspiration Dreams, posted a picture of a practically thigh-less Bair under the quote, “Nothing tastes as good as thin feels,” a paraphrase of a comment by former waif icon Kate Moss in 2009.

And on the website MyProAna.com, one commenter was dying to know how the 6-foot-1 model stays so thin.

Bair was discovered at a flea market.
Bair was discovered at a flea market.

“I mean, look at her,” user Anne Hastings wrote.

All the attention has anorexia experts calling for Bair to take a public stand against the “toxic” use of her image.

“She could make a difference by advocating for body diversity in fashion,” says Claire Mysko, chief operating office of the National Eating Disorders Association.

For her part, Bair hasn’t commented on the notion that her success fuels anorexia. In fact, she argues that quirky looking people like her need support, too.

“I would never think that a girl who spent most of her childhood with a unibrow, glasses and a Yoda shirt would be in Vogue Italia,” she told CNN last week.

Of course, Bair is just the latest model whose gaunt figure has raised eyebrows — and concerns.

French model Isabelle Caro died from anorexia complications in 2010. And in April, France banned super-skinny models on runways and in campaigns in an attempt to curb the eating disorder.

mengel@nydailynews.com