The runway has long catered to a waifish ideals. Across 219 shows in New York, London, Paris, and Milan, Vogue Business reported that only 17 brands featured plus-size models—a statistic that reflects ...

On TikTok, a midsize movement is forming, but models like Jill Kortleve are rarely cast in glossy brand campaigns or on the catwalks. Why not? The model Jill Kortleve in Amsterdam in ...

When Black plus-size model Paloma Elsesser won the British Fashion Council’s Model of the Year award in December 2023, she expected some backlash. So much so that she had initially hoped she wouldn’t ...

Tess Holliday remembers 2019 as a "glorious" year for plus-size fashion and body positivity. The plus-size model and body activist walked the runway at New York Fashion Week. She'd been featured by ...

When it comes to breaking barriers and challenging beauty standards, Black plus-size models lead the way. Their confidence and advocacy inspires countless people around the world. These extraordinary ...

A plus-size model has called out fashion retailer Shein, claiming the fashion brand photoshopped her body to make her look “thin”. Sydney, Australia-based model Sarah Jane Kelly has been in the ...

In a fashion world often obsessed with unattainable standards, Hayley Hasselhoff stands out as a breath of fresh air. This American plus-size model redefines beauty with authenticity, offering all ...

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