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 ...
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 ...
*Sports Illustrated Swimsuit hosted a new “inclusive” runway show featuring plus-sized models and women of diverse ages and races. The show was held on the poolside catwalk at the luxury Mondrian ...
This myth couldn’t be further from reality. Plus size bodies require completely different construction techniques and pattern grading to achieve a proper fit. Some market themselves as being size ...
After a short interlude of pushing "body inclusivity" and plus-sized models to the fore, the fashion industry has returned to promoting thinness as a beauty ideal. Data published this week from Vogue ...
Jorge Fuller shares his journey as a plus-size Black male model, changing Kansas City’s fashion with body positivity and inspiring self-expression. Jerome Hutchinson Editor's Note: This interview is ...
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 ...
The veteran model made waves during her appearance at the 2024 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show for both good and not-so-good reasons. Though many fans were excited to see OG supermodel Tyra Banks make ...