Campaigning for Curvy

An increasing emphasis is being placed on plus-sized models and fashions

Implications - The last couple of years has seen an uprising in the fashion community for fuller-figured models and more high-fashion designs created for plus-sized consumers. Some designers made waves in the fashion community by introducing curvier models onto their runways, and today, the curvy crusade continues more persistently than ever, with an increasing number of designers and publications jumping on board to assure its customers that they value all women, regardless of size. For many, it's no so much a social issue as it is a branding one.

Trend Themes

  1. Embracing Diversity in Fashion — The movement towards inclusivity in fashion has led to a rise in plus-size models being featured on runways and in editorials, creating opportunities for designers to diversify their collections and reach a wider audience.
  2. Body Positivity and Empowerment — Brands and designers showcasing plus-size models promote body positivity and self-love, an important movement for mental and physical health that offers opportunities for innovative fashion design that challenges traditional beauty standards.
  3. Fighting Against Body Shaming and Unrealistic Beauty Standards — The fashion industry is taking steps towards proving that women of all sizes can be beautiful. This movement towards body positivity and empowerment can change the way we think about fashion and the impact of unrealistic beauty standards.

Industry Implications

  1. Fashion Industry — The fashion industry is beginning to realize the importance of inclusivity and diversity, leading to opportunities to create innovative clothing options for plus-sized consumers.
  2. Body Acceptance and Wellness Industry — The movement towards body positivity and empowerment creates an opportunity for wellness brands to promote holistic health and encourage women to love themselves, regardless of their size.
  3. Beauty Industry — The beauty industry has a role to play in promoting realistic beauty standards and inclusivity, creating opportunities for diverse marketing strategies and product development that caters to different body types.
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6 Featured, 29 Examples:
2,930,588 Total Clicks
Date Range:
Jun 11 — Jan 12

Featured Examples

Plus-Size Model Comparisons
Plus-Size Model Comparisons
Katya Zharkova in Controversial Spread for PLUS Model Magazine
Plus-sized model Katya Zharkova appears in a shoot for PLUS Model Magazine that is creating quite a stir. Katya Zharkova is sans clothing in this 8-page spread next to an also-nude anonymous "straight… MORE
Plus Size Magazine Covers
Plus Size Magazine Covers
The Vogue Italia Full-Figured Cover is a Welcome Surprise
The latest issue of Vogue Italy features plus-sized models on the cover. Tara Lynn, Candice Huffine and Robyn Lawley are a part of the June issue cover story and the lovely full-figured ladies were photographed… MORE
Anti-Flattering Fashion
Anti-Flattering Fashion
Gisela Ramirez Designs Daring Outfits for Plus-Sized Women
Instead of hiding plus-sized women’s curves under layers of flowing fabrics, fashion designer Gisela Ramirez wants these women to embrace their bodies by wearing outfits that accentuate those curves. Although… MORE
Plus-Size Pin-Up Spreads
Plus-Size Pin-Up Spreads
The Steamy Robyn Lawley Vogue Australia September 2011 Shoot
Images of classic pin-up beauty are revisited in the Robyn Lawley Vogue Australia September 2011 spread by photographer Max Doyle, titled ‘Belle Curve.’ The 10 page editorial is the... MORE
play_circle_filledCurvy Designer Runways
Curvy Designer Runways
Elena Miro Presents Plus-Size Models Only Show at Milan Fashion Week
Following the steps of Vogue Italy’s June 2011 ‘The Curvy Issue,’ Italian fashion brand Elena Mirò has, yet again, made an important statement on the runway of the 2012 Spring Summer Milano Fashion Week.… MORE
Curvaceous Cover Shots
Curvaceous Cover Shots
The Vogue Italia June 2011 Issue Advocates for Plus-Sized Beauty
Even though today's society has learned to embrace all body types, the Vogue Italia June 2011 cover proves that there is still a long way to go. Steven Miesel photographed the image with the three stunning… MORE

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Costumes for the Curvy
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