# Full-Figured Fashion Shows Beth Ditto Struts Down the Stage for Jean Paul Gaultier By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-10-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beth-ditto References: [stylelist](http://www.stylelist.com/2010/10/04/beth-ditto-jean-paul-gaultier-runway/) & [jeanpaulgaultier](http://www.jeanpaulgaultier.com/gb/en/home.html) Paris Fashion Week revealed plus-size models on its runways, including Beth Ditto for designers like [Jean Paul Gaultier](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jean-paul-gaultier-x-crocs). The singer is a size 26 and has also been featured on the cover of Love Magazine. Gaultier's Spring/Summer 2011 line saw Beth Ditto strutting down the catwalk as a representative for all [full-figured fashion fanatics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curve-by-the-shirt-company), clearly marking a growing trend for [physical diversity in runway models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chinese-golden-age-models). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Plus-size Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to cater to the growing demand for stylish clothing for plus-size individuals on the runway. - **Body Positivity:** Disruptive innovation in promoting inclusive beauty standards and challenging traditional notions of ideal body types in the fashion industry. - **Diverse Runway Models:** The rise of diverse models in fashion shows presents an opportunity to showcase a wider range of body sizes, ethnicities, and backgrounds. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Retail:** Retailers can embrace plus-size fashion by offering trendy and stylish clothing options for individuals of all sizes. - **Fashion Design:** Designers can create innovative and inclusive collections that challenge traditional beauty standards and celebrate body diversity. - **Fashion Media:** Media outlets can play a crucial role in promoting body positivity by featuring diverse models and inclusive representation in their content. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Romantic Size-Inclusive Intimates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gabi-gregg.md) - [Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-tattoo.md) - [High Fashion Clog Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-x-jean-paul-gaultier.md) - [Cross-Cultural Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chinese-golden-age-models.md) - [Inclusive Denim Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/torrid-jeans-for-life.md) - [Size-Inclusive Shirt Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curve-by-the-shirt-company.md) - [Authentic Fashion House Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/springsummer-2024.md) - [Print-Focused Swim Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fioretta.md) - [Whimsical Feminine Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow.md)