Plus-Sized Pictorials

'Vive les Fatshionistas' in French Glamour Offers an XXL Perspective

In the June issue of French Glamour, the 'Vive les Fatshionistas!' story features a European take on plus-size inclusivity in women’s magazines by using fly photographs of three "fatshionista" bloggers.

With the coining of fatshionista, another ‘ista’ comes to the fore along with the ubiquitous fashionista, the cringe-worthy journalista, and we can’t forget 2008’s recessionista.

Will fatshionista bloggers like those in 'Vive les Fatshionistas' come to counter established body norms by providing a more democratic approach to the fashion industry’s impossibly-attainable beauty standards?

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Plus-size Inclusivity
Fatshionista bloggers are challenging established body norms and offering a more democratic approach to the fashion industry's beauty standards.
European Perspective
European magazines like French Glamour are embracing plus-size inclusivity and featuring diverse body types in their pictorials.
Alternative Fashionista Labels
The term 'fatshionista' is emerging as a new label for bloggers who promote plus-size fashion and challenge traditional beauty standards.

Industries Being Reshaped

Fashion
The fashion industry can embrace plus-size inclusivity and cater to the growing demand for more diverse body representation.
Media and Publishing
Magazines and online publications can tap into the trend of featuring plus-size bloggers and content creators to promote body positivity and inclusivity.
Social Media and Blogging
The rise of fatshionista bloggers presents opportunities for brands to collaborate and market their products towards plus-size consumers who are seeking more inclusive fashion options.
SCORE
3.6 out of 10
GENDER
10% Men90% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 39%
Activity 61%
Freshness 8%

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