# Miss England Told to Gain Weight Next Miss World To Have Curves By Going Like Sixty | Published 2007-10-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miss-england-told-to-chunk-it-up References: [dailymail](http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=489199&in_page_id=1770) Miss England has been told by the pageant director to put on some weight if she wants to win the world crown. She is a size eight and weighs 126 pounds. By the typical model standard, she is considered to be in the plus size category. The organizers of the Miss World Competition are looking for contestants with [more curves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-butt). The [Daily Mail](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paname-cap) says that she's in no hurry to gain weight, remaining on a low fat diet with no intention of plumping up or adding pounds. The concern with [underweight models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-weight-management) and celebrities is growing, and still comes with a lot of controversial opinions around the world. Back in April, we featured a story on the debate over Australian teen, Alice Burdeu, a reality how contestant criticized for being underweight: ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 93% | 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) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Body Positivity:** Opportunity for companies to promote body positivity and challenge traditional beauty standards. - **Health at Every Size:** Potential for businesses to cater to diverse body sizes and promote inclusivity in the fashion and beauty industries. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Chance for brands to prioritize ethical and sustainable practices by creating clothing lines for all body types. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to redefine beauty standards and offer inclusive clothing options for all sizes. - **Beauty:** Potential for beauty companies to promote diverse body sizes and develop products that cater to a wider range of customers. - **Wellness:** Opportunity for wellness brands to emphasize body positivity and provide resources for individuals to maintain a healthy lifestyle at any size. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI Beauty Pageants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miss-ai.md) - [Body Neutrality Movements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/health-at-every-size.md) - [Body-Positive Brand Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doves-super-bowl-ad.md) - [Size-Inclusive Shirt Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curve-by-the-shirt-company.md) - [English Weight Loss-Rewarding Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/headup.md) - [Destigmatized Weight Health Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-weight-management.md) - [Nutritionally Focused Meal Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nutrient-dense-range.md) - [Body Positivity Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nobodylikeyou.md) - [Empowering Shake Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oomph-for-your-boomph.md)