Things are changing so drastically for the plus size world. The ‘Curvy News Update‘ is a post to document, overview, and give a heads up on what is going on in the news for the curvy lady (or “person”).

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1. “As Plus-Size Fashion Gains Popularity, Retailers Play Catch-Up”

National Public Radio (NPR) weighs in on the growth of the plus size fashion industry.

2. “Seeing These Models Strip Down and Get Real Will Inspire You to No End“

“Project WomanKind” is a video series featuring plus size models and their goal for the plus size women and the plus size fashion industry. It’s about “total body positivity and acceptance.”

3. “Plus-Size Model Covers Running Magazine, Shatters Stereotypes”

“Women’s Running Magazine” challenged stereotypes and made a big political move by featuring a plus size model on their cover and in the magazine. This magazine is showing that you can be healthy and exercise at any size.

4. “Where Is the Body Diversity Push for Male Models?”

There has been a huge movement in the plus size women’s fashion world, but what about the men? Men in the fashion world are starting to question the body image of men’s fashion.

“The lack of plus-size male models is an industry gap to note—but we found ourselves also wondering about a larger body positivity movement for men, considering the push for women has never been more prevalent”

 

5. “Instagram Star the Fat Jewish Signs Fashion Model Deal”

Josh Ostrovsky aka “The Fat Jewish,” comedian and Instagram star,  is the first plus size man to get a modeling contract. He was recently signed with One Model Management.