Plus-Size Pride

Curves are embraced as fashion and design welcome sizes 8 and over

Implications - The idea of beauty in reference to weight is a widely discussed topic, especially in the digital age. This has led to not just the acceptance, but the glamorization of curves. In the past, plus-size women were subject to loose, "flattering" designs; now, women of all shapes are encouraged to show pride in their bodies. This is a pivotal turn towards equality in the media that satisfies the consumer desire for reality in branding.

Trend Themes

  1. Body Positivity Movement — The upliftment of plus-size models and acceptance of curvy bodies has resulted in a body positivity movement, promoting the representation of diverse body types in fashion and media.
  2. Demand for Inclusive Fashion — There is a growing demand for fashion brands that cater to diverse body types such as plus-size consumers, leading to more inclusive fashion and expanding the market for plus-size fashion.
  3. Realistic Representation in Marketing — The use of plus-size models in marketing campaigns is promoting realistic representation in advertising, which is becoming increasingly popular and expected by consumers.

Industry Implications

  1. Fashion Industry — The fashion industry is being disrupted by the growing demand for size-inclusive fashion and realistic representation of diverse body types in fashion brands and media.
  2. Beauty Industry — The beauty industry is influenced by the body positivity movement and is shifting towards promoting self-acceptance and diverse beauty standards.
  3. Marketing and Advertising Industry — Realistic representation of diverse body types in marketing and advertising is changing the industry's approach to beauty standards and impacting consumer expectations.
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6 Featured, 47 Examples:
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Jan 12 — May 13
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Featured Examples

Realistic Beachwear Advertisements
Realistic Beachwear Advertisements
Jennie Runk for H&M Puts an Average Size Girl in the Spotlight
Although the fashion industry might label the advertisements as plus size, the Jennie Runk for H&M advertisements put the spotlight on a woman who is actually just an average size. Runk—... MORE
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
Full-Figured Fashion Blogs
Full-Figured Fashion Blogs
Anticode is an Online Community in France Devoted to Plus Size Models
While full-figured fashions have been trending in North America, Australia, and the U.K., France is just starting to catch on. With 40 percent of the female population a size 14 and only five... MORE
play_circle_filledBig and Beautiful Model Videos
Big and Beautiful Model Videos
NYC Agency Muse Plus Promotes Voluptuous Models
This plus-size model video was shot by Marcelle Pallaid behind the scenes of a plus-size fashion shoot. The Beth Ditto song Heavy Cross is the soundtrack for this black and white video, since she is... MORE
Patterned Plus-Sized Fashion
Patterned Plus-Sized Fashion
The Cosmopolitan Australia April 2013 Editorial Stars Robyn Lawley
The Cosmopolitan Australia April 2013 editorial showcases the personal style of plus-sized model Robyn Lawley, who is soon to be the host of her very own cooking show, ‘Robyn Lawley Eats.’... MORE
Real-Sized Female Mannequins
Real-Sized Female Mannequins
The Ahlens Mannequins Markets a Healthier Ideal for Beauty
There are those that feel mannequins are like any other form of advertisements, fake and glorified, but that cannot be said about the Ahlens mannequins. Inspired by real women and real sizes, the... MORE

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