In the past, you had to be a size 34, sport an extra flat stomach and a wasp waist to hope to be on the catwalk. The models all had millimeter measurements and imposed diets. Curves were not tolerated ...
Worldwide beauty standards have been a controversial topic of discussion for several years now. The representation of all shapes, sizes and skin tones has been difficult to integrate into the ...
And we definitely feel her pain. Whether it’s a 16 that fits like 14, or a 10 that is definitely not going to fit a 10, we’ve learnt to be wary of the number on the tag. Which is a sentiment that ...
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 ...
Size inclusivity is a hot-button topic within the fashion industry. Globally, there is still much work to do in regard to representation. Major fashion houses are still lacking statistically when it ...
"I used to be on a plane all the time," recalled plus-size model Sané Lou. "Now, I've spent the past year on my couch." The return of thinness as the fashion standard has undermined the position of ...