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The catwalks are a place of tradition. For decades, the ideal body of a woman to parade in these environments is the same: wide shoulders, very little fat, bones appearing under the skin and long legs. However, society is changing, and representativeness is an increasingly appreciated element in the dissemination of brands, including the fashion sector.

Currently, we are seeing increasing diversity in parades of major brands, and a growing desire to represent people considered more curvilinear and “normal”. Although many of the models that have been gaining space on the catwalks are not necessarily considered plus size , some names have been highlighting, little by little - in 219 parades in New York, Paris, London and Milan, only 17 brands brought models plus size , according to Vogue Business.

Although with all these obstacles, these models are some of the most iconic in the industry. Next, get to know some of the models plus size most relevant today and some on the rise.

1. Ashley Graham

One of the best known names in the fashion industry, Ashley Graham today is considered a supermodel. The US has already been the cover of almost all important fashion magazines, and acted in major brand advertising campaigns. In addition, she has already paraded on the catwalks for brands such as Michael Kors and Prabal Gurung. Ashley Graham is so iconic in this sector that he wrote a book, presented a Ted Talk and has his own clothing collections.

2. Yumi naked

The cover of Sports Illustrated Swimming Edition in 2022, Yumi Nu is not only a model, but also a singer and songwriter. "My mother never had this and many generations never had it," naked told a magazine about being the first model plus size Asian American on the cover of Sports Illustrated. "I feel that we are finally making room for the Asian community in a way that didn't exist before."

3. Rita Career

Acting on the catwalks for over 10 years, the Brazilian Rita Career star campaigns for several beauty brands and has paraded for the brands Handred and Isaac Silva at São Paulo Fashion Week and at the Carolina Herrera parade. Rita Carreira also gained international prominence, being the only Brazilian model plus size to appear on the cover of Vogue.

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4. Iskra Lawrence

Iskra Lawrence is a British model that has been gaining recognition over the years. The influencer uses her social networks to promote body positivity and, focusing on authenticity, she has gained followers and started several ventures.

5. Paloma Elesser

Gaining recognition after appearing in campaigns from Glossier and Fenty Beauty skin care brands, Paloma Elesser is one of the most recognizable names on this list. She has also paraded for several luxury brands, such as Fendi and Chloé.

“I ask that fashion never let this trend pass until the bodies and experiences like mine and besides are no longer radical, they are no more different; Don't be rare. I want to see women with larger bodies, dark -skinned women, people with disabilities and all the identity variations that left so many people alone in the media, ”Elesser wrote on his Instagram page after appearing on the Vogue cover in 2021. In 2023, A Model won the “model of the year” award at The Fashion Awards.

6. Tess Holiday

The American model Tess Holliday has been fighting for greater representativeness in the fashion industry for many years. Currently, she acts as a consultant for diversity and inclusion for famous brands, such as H&M, after founding the movement 'Eff Your Beauty Standards' movement (“F*her beauty standards” in literal translation) on Instagram.

7. Precious Lee

The first black model and plus size Appearing on the pages of American Vogue, Precious Lee has been playing as a model for almost 10 years, parading on brands such as Michael Kors, Versace, and Moschino. British Vogue pointed out Precious Lee, along with some other models - Paloma Elesser and Jill Kortleve - like the "new super models."