The modelling industry is going through a wave of positive change. Plus-size women who aspire to carve out a niche in the industry now have a huge void to fill. They can become successful career models, just like thinner women.
Showcasing fashion through skinny women is a huge industry and a business that continues to command billions of dollars. But, plus-size modelling is on the rise, with a fair share in the fashion and style market. And for a good reason as well.
This fact remains. No matter how much the average-sized everyday woman admires apparel presented on the runway, chances are she can hardly wear them. And she will not buy them. If she sees clothing styled for her size boldly showcased by models her size, the chances of her making purchases are greater.
Thin or Fat Model. Does it Matter in the Modelling Industry?
As long as there are business potentials and job opportunities for plus-size and skinny models, it does not matter whether you are thin or fat. The fact is that you can model if you desire to become one.
The fashion industry will be undercutting its massive profits if they do not see the economic sense in producing more stylish apparel for all sizes of women. So, why they did not realise to cash in on the hidden potential of marketing beautiful clothing and accessories for every shape and size is still a mystery.
Skinny Models
The going has been great for thin models, and it still is. Historically, thin women represented elegance and beauty, and the fashion industry perpetuated the idea, making it appear normal. Although the 21st century has brought on discussions about body diversity and inclusivity, despite health and well-being considerations, skinny women still dominate the runways.
On the downside, while being skinny and waif-like offers vast career opportunities in the modelling industry, it propagates unrealistic and impractical beauty standards. Additionally, it comes with emotional challenges and health risks.
Curvy Models
Today, a curvy plus-size defies the notion that being thin translates to being attractive. In the real world, curvy women represent the feminine figure. The average woman is full-bodied, and her trending curvy shape promotes body diversity and a more inclusive definition of beauty.
Fashion designers savvy to this trend now realise that making skinny models wear Spandex padding to disguise as full-bodied should no longer be acceptable. Brands featuring curvy models are demonstrating their commitment to expressing real-world body-shape diversity. It inspires confidence in plus-size women, the top consumers.
Today, thin and bony women no longer own exclusive rights to the billboards, publications, and the fashion runway. From designer wear to sportswear, footwear, and branded products to beauty and weight loss programs, the curvy woman now owns a big slice of the modelling industry ‘cake’.