# Controversial Staff Retaliations Mark Fast's Plus-Sized Models Cause Staffers to Walk Out By Jacqueline Parrish | Published 2009-09-25 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mark-fasts-plus-sized-models References: [dailymail](http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1214799/London-Fashion-Week-stylist-resigns-designers-decision-use-size-14-models-show.htmlhttp://jezebel.com/5364219/presence-of-plus) & [markfast.net](http://www.markfast.net/) London Fashion Week is notorious for sickeningly slender models tramping up and down the catwalks in the latest designer goods; in an attempt to change that, Mark Fast’s plus-sized models rocked his [runway](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chinese-golden-age-models), but not before causing a backlash of his staff that resulted in several people losing their jobs. Mark Fast’s plus-sized models, ranging from a size twelve to a fourteen, accompanied the “regular” (and by regular, I mean the skeletal norm) models in an attempt to show that Fast’s garments could be worn by women of any size. Unfortunately, not everyone accepted Fast’s plus-sized models. Indeed, one staffer was fired after being abusive to the [full-figured models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/primark-sophie) while another one quit in protest, and yet another one tried to squish them into fat-sucking in Spanx to create a slimmer silhouette. One has to give the designer points for trying. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Body Positivity:** There is a growing trend towards embracing diverse body types, challenging the traditional standards of beauty in the fashion industry. - **Inclusive Fashion:** The demand for inclusive fashion is increasing, with consumers seeking brands that cater to a wider range of body sizes and shapes. - **Employee Activism:** The rise of employee activism is leading to conflicts and controversies within various industries, as employees take a stand on social issues. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry has the opportunity to disrupt traditional beauty standards by embracing body positivity and offering inclusive fashion options for all sizes. - **Retail:** The retail industry can capitalize on the demand for inclusive fashion by stocking a diverse range of sizes and promoting body positivity in their campaigns. - **Human Resources:** Human resources departments in various industries need to address employee activism effectively to ensure a positive work environment and prevent staff conflicts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mock Social Good Fashion Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/not-models-own.md) - [Inclusive Wardrobe Staples](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/normform.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Body-Inclusive Reality TV Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roses-for-every-body.md) - [Cross-Cultural Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chinese-golden-age-models.md) - [Feminine Rebellion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren.md) - [High Fashion Mud Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-2023-runway.md) - [Sustainably-Focused Experimental Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-fashion-collection.md) - [Disruptive Fashion Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-looks.md)