“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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...