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Sports Illustrated model, influencers on being plus-size in fashion – the world is less fat-phobic now (thanks, Lizzo) but there is still far to go
- Celebrities like singer Lizzo are not afraid to show off their curves and there’s been a ‘size inclusivity revolution’ in fashion, reporter Gianluca Russo says
- Still, more needs doing, he argues. Models share with him their stories of the struggles they have faced and their lack of role models growing up
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Size equality in fashion has come a long way from the days of Abercrombie & Fitch and Victoria’s Secret outwardly shaming those who are not a size 0. But the fight for inclusivity is not over yet.
Fashion reporter Gianluca Russo’s debut book, The Power of Plus: Inside Fashion’s Size-Inclusivity Revolution, couples his experiences covering the world of fashion over the past five years with his interviews with dozens of models, influencers, designers and advocates about their own experiences in the industry.
It also outlines the issues plus-size fashion still faces, with actionable steps for how to fix them.
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“There were so many stories that were untold and that hadn’t had their time to shine but that were so impactful on a personal level to me and to other people in this community,” says Russo. “I wanted to find a way to celebrate all these people who have contributed to this size inclusivity revolution over the years.”
Many clothing brands, including Abercrombie and Victoria’s Secret, have shifted away from excluding anyone who wears over a size large. Many major fashion magazines and fashion weeks have become more inclusive in recent years, too. Celebrities like singer Lizzo are not afraid to show off their curves on social media.
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