Rihanna praised for using plus-size men to model Savage X Fenty underwear collection, breaking a barrier few in fashion have dared to cross

While plus-size representation has been growing in women’s fashion, it’s still rare to see menswear modelled by guys who don’t have a slim body and abs

‘Never in my adult life have I seen a male model that has a similar body to mine,’ said one Twitter user. “I feel … almost emotional?’

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All items in the Savage X Fenty underwear line offered by Rihanna start at a size S and extend all the way to XXXL.

Published: 1:15pm, 8 Oct 2020Updated: 1:31pm, 8 Oct 2020

After publicly apologising to Muslims around the world for using a song that sampled a recitation from Islam’s sacred Hadith for her 2020 Savage X Fenty fashion show last week, musician Rihanna is once again making headlines.

The pop star’s Savage X Fenty underwear brand has recently debuted a menswear range, the result of a collaboration with Christian Combs, the son of hip hop mogul Sean Diddy Combs.

Without much fanfare, Rihanna, who has made inclusivity a key element of her fashion and beauty brands, chose plus-size men to model some of the items, which include boxers and briefs.

While plus-size representation has been gaining traction in the world of women’s fashion, it is still rare to see men’s apparel – especially underwear – modelled by guys who don’t conform to the stereotypical look of an athletic body and chiselled abs.

All items in the underwear line offered by Rihanna start at a size S and extend all the way to XXXL, a rarity among high fashion and trendy labels.