Who said Fashion is for skinny
models? Well, here’s a look of the most beautiful plus-sized models who’s making
it BIG in the Fashion industry!
1.
Tara Lynn
Tara is a plus-sized model who is best known for gracing the cover of the French Elle magazine. The article was about the changing trends of fashion to accommodate more "real-sized" women, and it caused quite a stir in the fashion world. Lynn is a UK size 18, which is about a 14/16 on U.S. sizing charts. Tara is also my most favorite plus size model. J
Tara’s Personal Facebook and fanpage:
2.
Justine
Legault
A native of Quebec, Canada, Justine has been making
waves in the plus-sized modeling world in recent years. She is 5'9" and a
size 14. She also models for Asos.
3. Christina Mendez
3. Christina Mendez
Christina made history in the
modeling industry by becoming one of the first Hispanic real-size models to be
featured in major fashion campaigns. And Christina always dreamt of being a
model!
Christina’s website: http://www.christinamendez.com
4.
Barbara
Brickner
Barbara has maintained a plus-size modeling career for over 10 years. She has modeled for many plus-size designers; most notably for Italian company Elena Miro, appearing solo in their 2000 calendar. In 2000, Brickner launched a line of plus-size maternity clothing named BB Maternity, sold through U.S. department stores.
5. Silvia Rho
Silvia is a Korean-American who is 5'10" and wears a size 16. She has done a lot of catalog work and has recently been signed by a modeling agency, so we're sure to see a lot more of her in the future!
Silvia’s Personal facebook account: https://www.facebook.com/silvia.rho.1
6. Anansa Sims
Anansa comes by her beauty honestly; her mother is supermodel Beverly Johnson, who was the first woman of color to grace the cover of American Vogue in 1974. She also models for Glamour Magazine.
Anansa’s blog on Oprah.com: http://www.oprah.com/own-beverlys-full-house/anansas-blog.html
7.
Natalie
Laughlin
Natalie was the first plus-size model to be on a billboard in Times Square. She is 5'9" and a size 12-to-14.
Natalie’s website: www.natalielaughlin.com/
8. Whitney Thompson
Season 10 of America’s Next Top Model was when plus-size models went prime time. That’s because a 5’10”, blond bombshell in a size 10 dress beat out scores of bony, generic wannabe models to become the first plus-size girl to win. As part of her prize package, the Jacksonville native won a contract with Elite Model Management and a sponsorship deal with CoverGirl.
Even though ANTM host Tyra Banks suggested Whitney Thompson was more of a “full-figured model” than a plus-size one, the zesty Floridian has already broken down barriers and paved the way to mainstream success for bigger girls who dream of the glamorous life of a fashion model.
9.
Ashley Graham
Ashley is a plus-size model who
is best known as a lingerie model for the plus-size clothing
store Lane Bryant. She is 5'9" and a size 16.
Ashley’s Official Facebook page and Twitter
Account:
10. Kate Dillon
One of the first of the plus size supermodels, Kate was also named one of People Magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People in the year 2000. Kate became anorexic as a teenager due to childhood teasing about her weight, then went on to become a fashion model. However, Kate eventually transitioned to plus-sized modeling after consulting a nutritionist and putting on a healthy amount of weight for her 5'11" frame.
“I firmly believe that what makes you sexy and beautiful is not the size of your body or the colour lipstick you have on. What really makes you sexy is what you project, your confidence, and your self awareness, having a great sense of humour and being really smart.” -Kate
11.
Fluvia Lacerda
Brazilian
plus-sized model Fluvia was working as a nanny in New York City, when a
magazine editor approached and told her to consider becoming a plus-sized
model. Lucerda is now an international model, considered by many in the
modeling industry to be the "plus-sized Gisele Bundchen."
12.
Maggie Brown
This
Hawaii-raised hottie got her big break after winning Tyra
Banks’ horribly named Thick and
Sexy model search in 2006. She quickly signed to Wilhelmina Models and has
worked for Macy’s, Mervyns and more. Her exotic, Asian look and voluptuous
curves keep this plus-size model busy.
13.
Crystal Renn
Her name may sound like
a porn star’s, but this beautiful brunette is undoubtedly one of the most
popular plus-size models working today.. As a 14-year-old aspiring model, she
was told to lose almost 1/3 of her body
weight in order to get work.
That triggered a series of eating
disorders that eventually drove her out of the business. After some time for
reflection, however, she regained the weight and rebranded herself as a
healthy, voluptuous plus-size model. Crystal remains the only model in her
niche industry to have appeared in all four international editions of Vogue magazine.
14.
Emme
Aronson
Emme is a plus size model that has always had a problem
losing weight. She has made appearances on television, hosting Fashion
Emergency on the television show E!. She has been spotted on many television
channels and cable networks promoting women’s related issues and social life.
She has made it into print in People magazine’s 50 Most Beautiful People,
Ladies’ Home Journal, and even Glamour. Emme
is a published author, three times over, with topics of depression,
beauty, and relationships.
15.
Chloe Marshall
This vivacious Brit is proof of just how
far plus-size models have come. No longer content to grace magazine pages or
fashion runways, they are now invading beauty
pageants too. Chloe is a finalist
for the Miss England title, already having beat out seven presumably skinny
girls for the title of Miss Surrey. Miss England will be crowned in July 2008,
but Chloe Marshall already has a juicy contract with agency Models Plus to fall
back on. She oozes confidence, is as bubbly as they come and has a bright
future ahead of her, win or lose.
The models above are just a living proof that
nothing can ever hinder you from anything you dream of. These girls once
aspired to become a model and look at where they are right now? They’re out
there ruling fashion magazines! So girl, if you have a dream, don’t let
anything (even your body weight) blow it apart. Rock it and game on!
Be Proud,
Ina
Yambao
@inaaayambao
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