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 ...

For 23 years, retail brand Torrid has been on the frontline for representation and inclusivity in the plus-size fashion industry. The brand is revered for providing access to trendy clothes at ...

As the fashion industry evolves, the inclusion of diverse body types remains a pressing issue. Recent reports show a concerning decrease in size inclusivity on the runways of major fashion cities, ...

Walk through any major fashion magazine or scroll through high-end brand campaigns, and you’ll notice something striking. Of the 8,763 looks presented across 208 shows and presentations, 0.8 per cent ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Size inclusivity is a hot-button topic within the fashion industry. Globally, there is still much work to do in regard to representation. Major fashion houses are still lacking statistically when it ...

When it comes to fashion models, the body diversity revolution appears to be at an end. By Vanessa Friedman Earlier this month, I was standing backstage at the Schiaparelli show in Paris talking to ...