Curvy models who are changing the face of fashion – The modeling industry has been blamed for a lot of body images issues that young girls in our generation have. There is no denying the pressure women feel from society to fit into a certain box (or pant size).
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The fashion industry is tough and cut-throat and has been considered one of the main reasons for women’s body issues. However, in recent years, the standards of beauty have begun to change. “Healthy” is the new “skinny” and members of the fashion industry are all beginning to climb onto this trend. The world of modeling has started to become more open to all shapes and sizes of beauty and the world is thrilled about it.
Magazines should continue to promote women of all different body types because it truly gives off a powerful message to our youth. Most little girls buy magazines and idolize the women in them, however, most of the time these standards of beauty are not realistic, leaving these girls to turn into women with body issues. The following ten models are beautiful, talented and plus-sized, and together, along with many other women, they are changing the face of high fashion and breaking boundaries in the industry.
10. Iskra Lawrence
When Iskra Lawrence was only 13, she was a finalist in Elle girls search for the next supermodel, which is where her career began. Lawrence, who is an advocate against retouching photos, encourages women of all shapes and sizes to try and break into the modeling world. Lawrence endorses a healthy and positive body image and is a great role model for young women around the world. Her goal is to empower and build women up while at the same time educating the world on self-esteem, health and fitness. The modeling world needs more women like Iskra Lawrence in the industry.
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