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 ...

Vogue’s recent homage to “Hairspray” owes a lot of the hallmarks of the beloved musical: a catchy song, big hairdos and 1960s fashion. But many viewers noticed one prominent part of the Broadway show ...

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 ...

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 ...

Television has always been a mirror reflecting society’s values, but when it comes to body size representation, the reflection shows an uncomfortable distortion. The representation of leading fat ...

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 ...

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 ...

The numbers tell a startling story about plus-size representation in fashion photography. During spring/summer 2025, plus-size models represented only 0.8% of all looks on major runways, a dramatic ...

Alicia Johnson is a 62-year-old author and model signed to Ford Models—an elite agency that has been home to Naomi Campbell, Christy Turlington and Brooke Shields. She’s the only model at Ford in both ...