# Controversial Curvy Catwalks Full Figured Fashion Show in New York Straddles Obesity & Empowerment By Felicia Moursalien | Published 2012-01-07 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/full-figured-fashion-show References: [vice](http://www.vice.com/fashion-week-internationale/full-figured-part-1) & [vice](http://www.vice.com) How to separate a celebration of obesity from the empowerment of full-bodied women is what Vice aims to understand as it covers the Full Figured Fashion show in New York. In its episode of Fashion Week Internationale, viewers get to see the first ever flesh-filled cat walk. While there is a marvelous sense of defiance in the face of the sickly and impossibly thin images breezing down the [mainstream runway](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reinventing-the-runway), one has to ask themselves if the other extreme of being far over the healthy body mass is truly the route to [female empowerment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doves-super-bowl-ad) either. In fact, it was speculated by many attendees of Full Figured Fashion Week that a distinct lack of *healthy* voluptuous forms existed. The Vice front lady of the show Charlet, who distinctly stands out as being one of the only thin and non-American women involved, gives huge insight into an underground and overweight fashion scene of America. Whether this should be celebrated or viewed as a(nother) major flag for health watchers in the country is still up for interpretation. Check out [Vice.com](http://www.vice.com) on Thursdays for new episodes of Fashion Week Internationale. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Body Positivity Movement:** Opportunity for fashion brands to cater to diverse body types and promote body confidence in their marketing campaigns. - **Inclusive Fashion Design:** Opportunity for designers to create fashionable and stylish clothing options for plus-size individuals, expanding their customer base. - **Health and Wellness Awareness:** Opportunity for health organizations and influencers to educate the public about the importance of maintaining a healthy body weight while promoting body acceptance. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to embrace size inclusivity and offer a wider range of clothing sizes. - **Health and Fitness:** Opportunity for fitness studios and health professionals to create exercise programs and promote healthy lifestyles for individuals of all body types. - **Media and Entertainment:** Opportunity for media outlets to promote diverse representation in magazines, TV shows, and movies, challenging the narrow standards of beauty. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Disruptive Fashion Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-looks.md) - [Socially Impactful NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nft-collection2.md) - [Body Positivity Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nobodylikeyou.md) - [Body Neutrality Movements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/health-at-every-size.md) - [Community-Driven Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limitless-campaign.md) - [Statement-Making Oatmeal Outfits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porridge-dress.md) - [Web3 Fashion Show Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reinventing-the-runway.md) - [Cross-Cultural Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chinese-golden-age-models.md)