Archive for: plus-size models

Models 1 launch plus-size division

Models 1 launch plus-size division

Renowned modelling agency Models 1 have joined forces with pluz-size company Excel to form a new division for the curvier catwalk model out there – it’s about time! read more »

 

Let’s talk: Crystal Renn’s curves, where they’ve gone, and why we shouldn’t care

Let’s talk: Crystal Renn’s curves, where they’ve gone, and why we shouldn’t care

I’m almost disappointed at myself for writing this. I’ve never been one to jump in the discussion of Crystal Renn’s curves – talking about when they shift an inch or two is only fuelling the fire of tiresome size debates...

 

Why’s fashion gone all plus-size?

The old weight debate has been around for as long as we can remember, but when did fashion become so thin? Has everyone forgotten the likes of Marilyn Monroe? No, they haven’t, but when Calvin Klein and Kate Moss created the waif-like...

 

Garance Dore on curvy models

So curvy models are all the rage, or at least they were at the Autumn/Winter shows with the likes of Prada, Marc Jacobs and Giles Deacon championing them. But they’re not for everyone, and they’re certainly not for Garance Dore....

 

London Fashion Week welcomes size 14

Last season, Mark Fast caused a controversial ruckus when he used plus-size model Hayley Morely to open his spring show. This season, she’s back with a bang. And a bum. read more »

 

V magazine goes plus-size

When Mark Fast sent plus-size models down his spring catwalk in September, fashion fans had a field day. Well, the plus-size debate is always going to get trendy tongues wagging. Cue V magazine’s next move: dedicating a whole issue...