“Straight” size, or under a U.S. size 2, remains, overwhelmingly, the fashion industry norm. Plus-size models, typically those above a U.S. size 12, have become better represented in high fashion.

Out of Bach Mai’s 40 looks 52.5% of models who were were hired were mid-size and plus-size. Standouts also worthy noting during the most recent cycle of New York Fashion Week include Collina ...

Some plus size models — typically, U.S. dress size 12 or higher — including Ashley Graham and Paloma Elsesser enjoyed flourishing careers, alongside several midsize models — above a size 8 ...

In 2021, Ashley Rose started a fashion show that centered on mental health and plus-size models. Since then, it has grown to mean so much more.

For modeling agent Chelsea Bonner, securing catwalk spots for plus-sized women at Australian Fashion Week has always been difficult. “The challenge every season, to get one, two or three models ...

While this is an extreme example, it's not unusual in the fashion world for a model who is not a size 16 or up to appear in plus-size campaigns. “The models that we see being used for plus-size ...