article_snippet: The fact that the dress size range is so varied and open to women in so many countries means that this is one of the most open competitions in the industry for a long time.'
article_snippet: Rivkie is hoping that the success of the competition will encourage more countries to pay attention to plus size models in ad campaigns and magazine shoots.
article_snippet: Rivkie said: 'I hope it reminds women that there are opportunities in modelling at a range of sizes, size 6 and 8
article_snippet: isn't the standard anymore
article_snippet: , women can represent at a host of different sizes. '