runway show made an example in featuring three plus-sized models, Precious Lee, Jill Kortleve, and Alva Claire, each looking stunning in their vividly colored, under-the-sea-inspired ensembles. Additionally, in October, widely loved UK-based fashion retailer PrettyLittleThing released their first"plus-specific" collection in collaboration with French model and influencer, while other brands from ASOS to Mango have also expanded their selections to cater to curvy women.
Even in a progressing industry, it's clear to many that a subset of curvy models are preferred over others. To get a better understanding of how far the fashion industry has come in its treatment of curvy models, how far it has to go, and what it's like to be in an industry that has historically prioritized straight-sized models, we spoke with seven curvy models about their career experiences."I had to reassure myself every day that I was just as worthy and deserved to be in the industry," modeltold POPSUGAR."I was doing it for the younger me who needed to see a model like her.
Iskra You are absolutely right Iskra! Every individual is beautiful ✨