# Plus-Sized Pictorials 'Vive les Fatshionistas' in French Glamour Offers an XXL Perspective By Tiana Reid | Published 2010-05-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vive-les-fatshionistas References: [jezebel](http://jezebel.com/5532616/french-glamour-does-plus) & [glamourparis](http://www.glamourparis.com/) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limitless-campaign)’s [impossibly-attainable beauty standards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/normform)? Image Credit: Additional [Young, Fat, & Fabulous](http://www.youngfatandfabulous.com). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 61% | 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) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Body-Inclusive Reality TV Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roses-for-every-body.md) - [Romantic Size-Inclusive Intimates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gabi-gregg.md) - [Fashion-Focused Substack Publications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/what-should-i-wear.md) - [Character-Driven Fashion Newsletters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-realgirl.md) - [Cross-Cultural Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chinese-golden-age-models.md) - [Body-Inclusive Image Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-type-range.md) - [Socially Impactful NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nft-collection2.md) - [Inclusive Wardrobe Staples](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/normform.md) - [Offbeat Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asos-inspired-by.md)