Plus Size Models: Gone are those days when model meant tall and skinny. Plus size modeling industry growing exponentially since last few decades Now full-figured women can become model too. Some of the full-sized models have reached the highest pinnacle of fame and fortune. Here are top ten plus-size models of 2018 who have caught the limelight.
1. ASHLEY GRAHAM
Ashley Graham is an American model who was born on October 30, 1987. She has made her appearance on the cover of fashion magazines such as Elle, Vogue, Glamour and Harper’s Bazaar. To her credit are many campaigns of Levi. She was discovered at the young age of just 12, and since then she has been an inspiration to women everywhere and trailblazer in the fashion industry. Graham has also collaborated with brands to launch her own lingerie, clothing and swimsuit lines designed to fit women of all sizes.
- Born October 30, 1987 (age 30)
- Occupation Supermodel, Body activist
- Years active 2000–present
- Spouse(s) Justin Ervin
Modeling information
- Height 5 ft 9 1⁄2 in (177 cm)
- Hair color Brown
- Eye color Brown
- Agency IMG Models
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2. JENNIE RUNK
Jennie Runk was born on June 13, 1989, an American plus-size model. Her featured in US Vogue’s 2005 Shape issue brought her to prominence. Her appearance in H&M’s 2013 beachwear campaign is what created her waves in the industry. Her beachwear campaign was featured on the front page of H&M’s United States website in April 2013 which received extensive media coverage and spread rapidly through social media and blogs.
She was discovered by Mark Clarke of Mother Model Management when she was volunteering for the cat adoption department at the age of 13 in 2003.
- Born 13 June 1989, Georgia, United States
- Occupation Fashion model
Modeling information
- Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
- Hair color Light Brown
- Eye color Blue
- Agency Jag Models, Ford Models, Mother Model Management (mother agency)
3. CHLOE MARSHALL
Chloe Elizabeth Marshall was born on 27 March 1991. She is an English plus-size model from Cranleigh, Surrey. She has won the Miss Surrey Title in 2008 and became the first size 16 (US size 12 to 14) model and reached the finals for the Miss England tiara. The finals for Miss England was held on 18 July 2008 and came she came in second place. The same year she got signed by the Models Plus Agency.
In 2010 Marshall appeared on the cover of Plus Model Magazine. In early 2010 she also signed a three-year contract with Ford Models. She has also walked in Lane Bryant’s runway show in Las Vegas in the year of 2011.
Born 27 March 1991, Cranleigh Surrey England United Kingdom
Modeling information
- Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
- Hair colour Brown
- Eye colour Blue
- Agency Jag Models, Ford Models, Bridge Models
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4. CRYSTAL RENN
Crystal Renn was born on June 18, 1986, in Miami, Florida is an American model and an author. She started to model at the age of 14. She was spotted by a professional scout and was told to lose almost the third of her total body weight in order to become a model. She struggled with anorexia nervosa for years she altered her diet and gained 70 pounds and re-emerges as US plus-size model.
- Born June 18, 1986 (age 32), Miami, Florida, United States
- Occupation Fashion model
- Spouse(s) Gregory Vrecenak (2007–2009)
Modeling information
- Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
- Hair color Dark brown
- Eye color Brown
- Agency Full Picture (New York)
Elite Model Management (Paris)
Storm Model Management (London)
MP Stockholm (Stockholm)
5. TARA LYNN
Tara Lynn was born on July 26, 1982, an American model from Tacoma, Washington. Her appearance in Vogue and in French Elle bought her into the spotlight. She is best known for lingerie model for plus-size clothing. She has also appeared on the cover of the June 2011 Vogue Italia, Spanish July 2010 XL-Semanal, in Elle-Quebec and in Times Magazine in 2010.
- Born July 26, 1982, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
- Occupation Model
- Years active 2000–present
Modeling information
- Agency IMG Models (New York, Paris, Milan, London, Sydney)
Francina Models (Barcelona)
Heffner Management (Seattle)
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6. CANDICE HUFFINE
Candice Huffine was born on October 15, 1984, in Georgetown, Washington, DC. She is represented by IMG Models. Her first modeling commercial contract was signed in 2000 and since then she has jumped to high fashion.
She became the first plus-size model to be featured in the Pirelli Calendar and in 2016 gained international attention.
- Born October 15, 1984, Georgetown, Washington, DC, United States
- Nationality American
- Occupation Model
- Years active 2000–present
- Spouse(s) Matt Powers (m. 2011)
Modeling information
- Agency IMG Models (New York, Milan, London, Los Angeles, Sydney)
7. PRECIOUS LEE
Precious Lee is an African American model from Atlanta Georgia. She is the first black plus size model to feature American Vogue and Sports Illustrated. She has worked with popular brands Saks Fifth Avenue, Target, Nordstrom and Old Navy. She is a graduate in Mass Media and Arts from Clark Atlanta University. She has featured in the pages of Essence, Paper Magazine, and Glamour. She has also signed a contract with IMG Models.
- Age 29
- Nationality American
- Appeared for Lane Bryant, Glamour, Saks Fifth Avenue, Target, Sports Illustrated.
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8. ROBYN LAWLEY
Robyn Lawley an Australian model was born on 13 June 1989. Her first magazine shoot was in 2006 for Dolly. She appeared in plus size clothing range for New Zealand brand EziBuy at the start of her career. In June 2011 she featured on the cover of Vogue Italia. She has also modeled for the cover of French Elle, Cosmopolitan and Marie Claire(Australia, France). She became Australia’s first plus-size model to appear on the cover of Australian Magazine when she appeared on the cover of Madison on the March of 2012.
- Born 13 June 1989, Girraween, New South Wales, Australia
- Occupation Fashion model
- Partner(s) Everest Schmidt
- Children 1
Modeling information
- Height 1.89 m (6 ft 2 1⁄2 in)
- Hair color Brown
- Eye color Blue/Gray/Green
- Agency Muse Management (New York)
New Madison (Paris)
Why Not Model Management (Milan)
Milk Management (London)
Francina Models (Barcelona)
MIKAs (Stockholm)
9. CLEMENTINE DESSEAUX
Clementine Desseaux launched the All Women Project in 2016 by teaming up with Charli Howard. She is a body positive blogger and t. The organization aims at running self-esteem building events and workshops in schools to challenge the notion that high fashion models must be of one body type. Her advocacy for a diverse modeling industry makes her worthy of mentioning a list of top plus-size models.
- Age 30
- Nationality French
- Appeared for American Apparel, Christian Louboutin
10. LA’TECIA THOMAS
La’Tecia Thomas was first at the age of 15 in Melbourne, her hometown. Now she is among Australia’s most famous plus-size models. La’Tecia has competed in fitness modeling competitions as a size 10 and at the same time struggled with mental illness and body confidence. She is size 16 and feels plus size modeling is liberating experience The body positive model feels that the industry should drop the terms ‘plus size’ and ‘curvy’ modeling, and promote women of all sizes.
- Age 27
- Nationality Australian
- Appeared for Fashion Nova Curve, PrettyLittleThing, Mary Holland Lingerie
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