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‘A 360 turn’: concern as fashion shows feature fewer plus-size models

Vogue report finds fall in number of ‘curve’ models, while widespread use of weight-loss drugs credited with normalising thinness

The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2025

Fashion experts raise concern about return to ‘extremely thin models’

Data shows reverse in trend towards inclusivity with 95% of looks in 208 recent shows modelled by size-zero women

The Guardian - UK · Oct 11, 2024

‘One is not representation’: why bigger men are so poorly represented on the catwalk

Plus-size women can claim some victories, but this season’s shows prove men are still held back by unrealistic standards and a lack of chic clothes at larger sizes

The Guardian - UK · Jun 23, 2023