Would it be too far-fetched to expect to see so-called "plus-sized" models working their stuff on haute couture catwalks or doing magazine covers anytime soon? I think so. But Harper’s Bazaar Australia took a refreshing leap of faith by featuring plus-sized model Crystal Renn in the editorial of its latest issue.
Snapped by Luis Sanchis, model Crystal Renn rocks lingerie, bustiers and strappy dresses. Pipeline points out that stylist Wayne Gross compared the Harper's Bazaar shoot to an 80's-era Terence Donovan shoot.
What's especially moving about Crystal Renn's editorial for Harper's Bazaar is that the model used to be anorexic. As a plus-sized model, she's living proof that true beauty lies within the ability to be comfortable in one's own skin.
My uninformed opinion is that size-zero waifs will continue to dominate major runways for the foreseeable future (Beth Ditto notwithstanding).
Plus-Sized Editorials
Crystal Renn Works It for Harper's Bazaar
Trend Themes
1. Plus-sized Modeling - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing more diverse body types on high-fashion runways and magazine covers.
2. Body Positivity - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Promoting acceptance and celebration of all body sizes in the fashion industry.
3. Personal Journey Stories - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Showcasing models' personal transformations and inspiring stories to challenge beauty norms.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Redefining beauty standards and inclusivity in the fashion industry.
2. Media and Publishing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Shifting the narrative and representation of body image in the media and publishing industry.
3. Health and Wellness - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Addressing the impact of body image on mental health and promoting self-acceptance in the health and wellness industry.