Plus size fashion
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I recently had the opportunity to do a photoshoot with a plus size model. She was size 16 and absolutely stunning (and a great model too). In conversations with our stylist we came across some interesting issues about plus size fashion.
I think many of us know about Mark Fast's decision to use plus size models and how this (allegedly) resulted in his stylist walking out. Perhaps more interesting, we were trying to source wardrobe for the shoot from high end designers (who advertise their designs up to size 16) only to discover that sample sizes were only in size 10 or 12. How can this be good business when the average UK woman is 5ft 4in and a size 14? Or is there some justification in the view that the popularity of plus size fashion is merely a reflection of an increasingly obese population and being overweight is not healthy?
But plus size models are being used in Vogue Italia (and other major magazines) quite a bit now and there are several publications which cater for women who are size 16 and above and are interested in fashion. Surely fashion is about looking and feeling good whatever your size and shape?
I would be interested to hear peoples views.
Mods - I did a search and couldn't find a thread on this. If one exists please merge.
I recently had the opportunity to do a photoshoot with a plus size model. She was size 16 and absolutely stunning (and a great model too). In conversations with our stylist we came across some interesting issues about plus size fashion.
I think many of us know about Mark Fast's decision to use plus size models and how this (allegedly) resulted in his stylist walking out. Perhaps more interesting, we were trying to source wardrobe for the shoot from high end designers (who advertise their designs up to size 16) only to discover that sample sizes were only in size 10 or 12. How can this be good business when the average UK woman is 5ft 4in and a size 14? Or is there some justification in the view that the popularity of plus size fashion is merely a reflection of an increasingly obese population and being overweight is not healthy?
But plus size models are being used in Vogue Italia (and other major magazines) quite a bit now and there are several publications which cater for women who are size 16 and above and are interested in fashion. Surely fashion is about looking and feeling good whatever your size and shape?
I would be interested to hear peoples views.
), but good on him for his show of commitment. Which we should all note appears to have ended 
