What is a plus size model?
Due to the great changes that are taking place in society and the demand for more realistic profiles, the modeling industry is changing and becoming more inclusive. Plus-size models are the model category that is currently gaining the most momentum and growing the most.
These models are characterized by not having the requirements of the models of the 90's -thin with impossible sizes-, but their sizes start from 10.
How to become a plus size model?
You may be wondering how to become a plus size model. In the plus size model category the only difference with the conventional model is based on the measurements and there is no specific plus size model weight. You must be size 10 or above to be part of it.
As in any other category in the modeling industry, models have to be very consistent in their work, go to many castings and be in continuous promotion on social networks to be known.
Also, attitude is not enough. You will have to have all the necessary material to be able to start working in the industry: polaroids, comp-card, self-tape and videobook, in case you want to add acting to your skills.
Find attractive plus size models online
If you are a photographer and you would like to find the attractive plus size models right now there are a few more open plus-size Model Agencies out there. Here is a list of a few of the more notable plus-size model agency names:
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B&M Models
Front Management
You can also use the ModelManagement.com platform to find plus size model profiles and talk to them directly.
Although plus size models are now booming in the modeling industry, they were discriminated against because of their sizes. However, nowadays brands such as Savage x Fenty, ASOS, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiguer, Zalando, among others, are increasingly opting for attractive plus size models.
Find below the most famous plus size models.
Plus size male models
This category in the male modeling industry is gaining more strength. These are the most famous at this time:
Zach Miko is the first plus size male model who managed to sign with IMG in 2016, one of the best modeling agencies in the world. He has worked for international brands such as Levi's and Old Navy.
Raul Samuel is a plus size male model that started his modeling career in 2017 when he found the opportunity to work as a model by chance. He trusted him, signed up, and within two weeks he was featured in an advertising campaign for the brand BoohooMAN.
David Fadd is a plus size male model represented by Bridged Models. His goal as a model and influencer on social networks is to spread the message of self love and loving the skin you're in.
Plus size female models
These are the most successful plus size female models of all time:
Allegra Doherty was one of the first plus-size female models, as well as one of the youngest, to start appearing in fashion magazines and advertising. She has worked for Tommy Hilfiger, Lane Bryant, and other famous designers. Most of her success began around the early- to mid-2000s.
Ashley Graham is probably the most famous one. The attractive plus-size model collects magazine covers from Sports Illustrated to Vogue, fashion shows such as Michael Kors, Prabal Gurung, H&M Studio, Christian Siriano and Dolce & Gabbana.
Natalie Laughlin was the first plus-size female model to be on an advertisement billboard in New York’s Times Square, and she did it four times. She was also the first plus-size model on the cover of Glamour magazine in the US.
If you want to start your modeling career as a plus size model and you think you have all the requirements, create your profile on ModelManagement.com and have the opportunity to apply to castings all over the world.
