Whether it was New York, London, Milan or Paris, most designers used slender models to showcase their latest collections.
Most of the models who walked the ramp during the recent fashion weeks in New York, London, Milan and Paris were thin.
According to a Bloomberg report, “Plus-size models who wear a US size 14 or larger make up less than 1% of all looks that will walk the runways in four major cities for the autumn/winter 2023 season.” are sent.” observation was based on a new analysis by vogue business, which looked at size diversity across 9,137 looks and 219 fashion shows. Most of the options shown were offered in US sizes 0, 2, or 4; They comprised 95.6% of all forms. Bloomberg reports that the remaining 3.8% of the looks were shown on mid-size models, who typically wear anywhere from a US 6 to a 12. vogue business Analysis.
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“Gucci, Christian Dior and Chanel were among the brands that sent zero plus-size models down the runway. Dior, which is owned by luxury behemoth LVMH, comprises 58% of straight-sized models and 41.7% of medium-sized models,” the report said. For most luxury brands, medium-sized models account for 6, compared to 12. were about the size of vogue business Analysis.
The report states that Caroline Vito, which showed in London, was the only brand to use all medium size or plus size models for its collection. At New York Fashion Week, Bach Mai and Christian Siriano made the most size-inclusive runway displays. The report states that Siriano has been vocal on providing options for customers in all sizes and that the designer has been a red carpet go-to for plus-size celebrities.
“The fashion industry’s renewed obsession with extreme thinness isn’t good for anyone, but it’s especially dangerous for working and aspiring models,” Bloomberg reports. “We hear all the time from models who are pressured by their agencies to either lose weight, or risk not working at all.”
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