Ashley Graham became the first plus size model on Sports Illustrated's cover in 2016. Discovered by Pat McGrath, Paloma Elsesser rose to fame with high-fashion shows and her Ganni collaboration. Jill ...

The numbers paint a sobering picture of plus size representation in high fashion. 9 per cent were straight-size (US 0-4) during the Spring/Summer 2025 season. While these figures might seem ...

The era of size inclusivity is seemingly over. Our critic traces the shift and hopes designers might learn from it.

Let’s be clear: Black women have always set the standard in the fashion and beauty industries. From the regal gold adornments of our African ancestors to the street style of the B-Girls of Brooklyn ...

When Ashley Rose started modeling at 11, it wasn't something she wanted to do for herself. “I was a tomboy who played volleyball, basketball and track. I only went to events because my mom wanted me ...

They’re not cat-walking the walk. Despite calls in recent years for plus-size inclusion on runways, a recent slew of fashion weeks around the globe revealed a notable backing away from the recent ...

Models Emme, Kate Dillon join Miller in campaigning for average-size U.S. woman. Sept. 2, 2009 — -- The fashion industry couldn't ignore them forever. An estimated 41 percent of U.S. women are ...

At I AM PLUSH, we are dedicated to advocating for, supporting and meeting the needs of the Plus Size community. Our mission is to empower individuals to embrace self-love, get cute, get out and live a ...

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 ...

A new study by Florida State University researchers reveals women are more likely to pay attention to and remember average and plus-size models in the media compared to thin models. Women also ...

Industry insiders are alarmed by the lack of body diversity on catwalks, as Vogue Business reports only 0.8% of runway looks were plus-size. Getty Images They’re not cat-walking the walk. Despite ...