In the past, you had to be a size 34, sport an extra flat stomach and a wasp waist to hope to be on the catwalk. The models all had millimeter measurements and imposed diets. Curves were not tolerated ...

The Historic Moment That Changed Everything The fashion world stood still on February 20, 2020, when Paloma Elsesser and Jill ...

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 ...

When it comes to breaking barriers and challenging beauty standards, Black plus-size models lead the way. Their confidence and advocacy inspires countless people around the world. These extraordinary ...

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 ...

Having a bigger, curvier body, and needing the type of clothing that accommodates or even highlights it, has become (somewhat) more accepted by the fashion and retail industries. Recent years have ...

During New York Fashion Week in September, ELLE.com published a story co-written by digital beauty director Danielle James and plus-size fashion expert and influencer Sarah Chiwaya titled “Where Have ...

Something incredible is happening in fashion right now, and the numbers don’t lie. The global plus size clothing market was estimated at USD 119.4 billion in 2024. The market is expected to grow from ...

They’re not cat-walking the walk. Despite calls in recent years for plus-size inclusion on runways, a recent slew of fashion weeks around the globe revealed a notable backing away from the recent ...