Report by Vogue Business finds falling proportion of curve or mid-size models in womenswear collections this seasonFashion insiders have expressed concern that efforts towards size inclusivity are being eroded, with experts saying the industry has “done a 360 turn” back to promoting thinness.This week a report by Vogue Business found that out of the 9,038 looks presented across 198 shows in the womenswear collections earlier this month, 97.1% were shown on straight-size models who measured between a US size 0-4 (the equivalent of a UK 4-8). Only 0.9% of models were plus-size, also known as curve (UK 18+), while 2% were mid-size (UK 10-16). Continue reading...
Saturday 18 October 2025
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‘A 360 turn’: concern as fashion shows feature fewer plus-size models
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