Though 2021 was a year of uncertainty for the fashion industry, as several retailers and brands shuttered during lockdown, the plus-size sector saw growth like never before. From Lizzo’s “Rumors” ...

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 ...

Model Karoline Bjørnelykke has revealed how she has been hired to portray plus-size women, even though she is slender. Casting agents encouraged her to stuff padding (or "a fat suit in pieces") ...

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The daughter of 'Baywatch' star David Hasselhoff spoke up against critics of plus-size models following her 'Playboy' cover in 2021. Hayley Hasselhoff, daughter of Baywatch star David Hasselhoff, ...

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 ...

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 ...

In South Korea, where thinness is almost a national symbol, a model is bringing a breath of fresh air to beauty standards. Kim Eun-ji, known by the pseudonym Ssunbiki, is breaking the mold by ...

In an era when plus-size representation is shrinking before our eyes on the runways and the sales racks, H&M US is pushing back. The brand has brought on model Tess Holliday as its size and ...