![]() ![]() It’s a sentiment arguably shared by Graham, who famously denounced the term “plus size” in May as being “divisive”. Schulze praises the US market for being more open to inclusivity but says “only now am I noticing it growing in Europe, too”, citing “open-minded” outlets such as Levi’s, Asos and River Island for helping to broaden the plus-size market, and even normalise it. That she is on the catwalk at all does reflect the beginnings of a period of “natural correction” given that that the plus-size industry is said to be worth more than $20bn, according to market research firm NDP Group. That’s it.” Being on the list is good, she continues, but it does suggest clothes are also being sold “because of who is wearing them”, and not the other way round.Īshley Graham on the catwalk for Michael Kors, new York spring/summer 2018. ![]() We should be looking at what she is wearing. We should be at a point where her body is not commented on every single time. Mona Schulze of Curve Models, who has been an agent for plus-size models for more than a decade, is optimistic about this shift but agrees that it “shouldn’t be shocking” that Graham is on the Michael Kors catwalk, the Forbes list or even the cover of Vogue. ![]() But, she adds: “It would be great if models were all referred to as models and not a separate category due to their size – Ashley being in the top 10 with industry-standard straight-size models shows that it is still lucrative for brands to use models of all sizes and they can sell for brands just as well.”ĭespite her success as a plus-size model within the “standard-sized” industry showing a real shift in cultural norms, to insiders such as Griffiths who have been fighting the fight for 30 years, her accomplishment feels relatively slow. “Having Ashley at No 10 in the list is a great turning point that highlights the change in the market that hopefully will have a positive ripple effect across the industry,” explains Charlotte Griffiths, who set up Bridge Models, the first major curve agency in the UK, with a mind to closing the gap between standard and plus-size in the industry. Kendall Jenner attends the From The Land Of The Moon (Mal De Pierres) premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, 2016. ![]()
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