Melissa Owens Miller, known professionally as Emme, is an American plus-size model, social reformer and body image advocate. Emme gained worldwide fame as the first full-figured model chosen for ...

A little over seven years ago, in February 2017, Ashley Graham was getting dressed in a furry cropped jacket and sweater dress to make history. She would be the first-ever curve model to walk Michael ...

For 23 years, retail brand Torrid has been on the frontline for representation and inclusivity in the plus-size fashion industry. The brand is revered for providing access to trendy clothes at ...

Alicia Johnson is a 62-year-old author and model signed to Ford Models—an elite agency that has been home to Naomi Campbell, Christy Turlington and Brooke Shields. She’s the only model at Ford in both ...

Jorge Fuller shares his journey as a plus-size Black male model, changing Kansas City’s fashion with body positivity and inspiring self-expression. Jerome Hutchinson Editor's Note: This interview is ...

The numbers tell a startling story about plus-size representation in fashion photography. During spring/summer 2025, plus-size models represented only 0.8% of all looks on major runways, a dramatic ...