Being a plus size was curse for girls who wished to enter into the modelling world. Plus size is something that not accepted easily by society. But as time passes everything changes, as change is the rule of nature, nothing is eternal. Today belief of people has changed. Glamour world is now accepting actually willingly accepting plus size girls for modelling assignment.
Plus size models are breaking stereotype rules of being in thin, skinny silhouette. They are redefining the standards of modelling by flaunting their curves boldly. Although you can say they are taking lead in modelling game. We are taking look at world’s top plus size models.
She is born on 30 October in 1987 in America. Ashley Graham is the first plus size model who bravely showed off her curves and became super model in glamour industry. She has appeared on many magazines’ cover page to name a few Vogue, Harper’s bazaar, Elle, Glamour etc. She also appeared in Levi’s campaigns. Ashley Graham has designed a lingerie line for Canadian plus – size clothing store which is especially for plus size women. She has also launched a book ‘A New Model: What Confidence, Beauty and Power Really Look Like’. Ashley Graham is the inspiration for other models in real sense.
Precious Lee hails from Atlanta, Georgia and a famous plus size model. She has worked in many brands like old navy, target, Nordstrom and Saks Fifth Avenue. Precious Lee is naturally a fashionable person and feels confident and proud about curves. Lee thinks no one’s body should be a trend, but one should love her body and be proud of it. She has 90000 followers on Instagram.
She is a multitasker; she is a model, social entrepreneur and an advocate. Lexi Placourakis is a mother of a three year old kid and a super plus size model too who believes in her words “don’t ever feel like you shouldn’t follow your dreams because of what society labels it. This is your life and you can create massive from going after your dreams. Not just yourself, but for thousands or even millions of people.” Furthermore Lexi wants plus size women to feel comfortable and confident with their entire presence. Website: lexiplacourkis.com & lexiplacourakis.tumblr.com.
Tabira Majors is an American plus size model who has huge fan following on instagram say 800,000 followers. Tabira is a woman who has many talents and co-host of iTunes podcast named The Thick. Tabira inspiring other women by breaking every rules and barriers in modelling sector.
Jessica Leahy is Sydney born bombshell who is happy being plus sized curvy model. She is established writer in Cosmo and Elle and also a founder of project womankind. She believes in body positivity whatever body type you have.
Danika brysha is a founder of food service named model meals who serves healthy foods. Danika was sugar addict and foodie but she turned her addiction into powerful medicine. She is certified coach at whole30 and founder CEO of brunch series. Danika is a curve model represented by IMG model. She is modelling for Bare Minerals, Old Navy, Forever 21, Target, Kohl’s, Spanx, Talbots and many more.
Chole Marshall is a plus size model from Cranleigh, surrey who have won the Miss Surrey title in March 2008. She has appeared on the cover page of Plus Model magazine and signed a three year contract with ford models in 2010. Marshall was the first plus size model to reach the finals of the Miss England. Chole believes that it is not necessary to be thin and tall to be considered beautiful. Chole Marshall has done modelling for brands like Mac’s and Torrid.
Anita Marshall is a top international plus model who has done many campaigns and associated with many brands. Anita never hesitated with her curvy body. Curvy or plus size neither terms bothered her ever. Marshall says it is the matter of instinct that comes from within does not matter you are skinny or thin, man or woman. Anita Marshall loves to work out every day; she pairs cardio with light weight.
Fluvia Lacerda, a Brazilian model hails from Rio-De-Janero. She was born on July 31, 1980 in Brazil and grew up in Amazon jungle. She began her modelling career New York as plus size Model. Fluvia has launched her lingerie label, Fluvia Lacerda Lingerie which also includes swimwear. She has done modelling for brands like Mar & Nua, Kmart, Torrid, Fashion Bug and Igigi.
Plus size models inspires us towards body positivity and confidence whatever the size is. A big thanks to the social media and glamour world who accepted plus size and encouraged other plus size girls to enter the world of fashion.