Let’s be clear: Black women have always set the standard in the fashion and beauty industries. From the regal gold adornments of our African ancestors to the street style of the B-Girls of Brooklyn ...

In the past, you had to be a size 34, sport an extra flat stomach and a wasp waist to hope to be on the catwalk. The models all had millimeter measurements and imposed diets. Curves were not tolerated ...

When it comes to breaking barriers and challenging beauty standards, Black plus-size models lead the way. Their confidence and advocacy inspires countless people around the world. These extraordinary ...

Are plus-size models being pushed out of the industry? According to a model named Lynley, the answer is YES. She posted a video on TikTok and told viewers about what she’s seeing in terms of how ...

Ashley Alexiss underwent a dramatic 100-lb. weight loss and tells PEOPLE how she's viewed differently amid the body transformation The plus-size model, who has worked with Sports Illustrated Swimsuit, ...

A brand ambassador and model for Rihanna's Savage X Fenty is championing the beauty of body inclusivity and positivity. A brand ambassador and model for Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty is championing the ...

Erin Marley Klay, who was body-shamed for her recent bikini photos on X, says she "chose to focus on all the women telling me how much me being confident in my visibly plus-size body meant to them" ...

Models Emme, Kate Dillon join Miller in campaigning for average-size U.S. woman. Sept. 2, 2009 — -- The fashion industry couldn't ignore them forever. An estimated 41 percent of U.S. women are ...

Two plus-size models will appear in the next Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue for the first time. Fashion to Figure CEO Michael Kaplan discusses the plus-size market and how plus-size models are ...

She wants fat shamers to experience the full weight of the law. A plus-size model in France has launched a petition to outlaw fatphobia after getting ripped for her weight at a bakery. Plus-size model ...