MP STYLE GUIDE RSSTag Archives: plus size news
Beth Ditto Makes a BANG!
Marc Jacobs launched his newest men’s fragrance, BANG, in London at Harvey Nichols. In attendance at the cologne launch was our favorite rocker, Beth Ditto! Check out her saucy look!
Does Beth Ditto’s look make a BANG to you?
Crystal Renn on the Today Show
Crystal Renn addressed her fans today on the Today Show talking about her recent weight loss and her new exercise program. She says she has started an exercise routine after “seven years of being in recovery” from anorexia. While she has lost some weight, she says the pictures from the “Fashion for Passion” shoot by [...]
MP Fresh Face: Kamari
Why plus size modeling? What do you enjoy about it? What are you learning about the plus industry?
I started plus size modeling for two reasons. First, I’ve always been a creative soul, having started in acting, moved to dancing and now modeling. For me, modeling allows me to be a different character and tell [...]
Who Wore it Better: America vs. Maria
We recently posted a “Shop the Look: America Ferrera” for the great one shoulder dress she wore to the movie premier of The Illusionist. Days later we come across a picture of Maria Menounos wearing a white version of the same dress.
What do you think? Who wore it better: America Ferrera or Maria Menounos?
Crystal Renn Wants to Design for Plus
Crystal Renn has been all over the web recentley about the controversial photoshopped images from the “Fashion for Passion” campaign as well as her new campaign with Gaultier. In defense of her weight and figure, Crystal has been interviewed with Glamour Magazine as well as AOL’s stylist. During the stylist interview, Crystal talk about what [...]
MP Exclusive: The Perfect Summer
Madison Plus, Ford + and Ford Artists present the “Perfect Summer!”
Together we have teamed up for an exclusive new issuu featuring Alyona and Sabina. Shot in Central Park and featuring bohemian looks that capture a NYC hot summer day.
To introduce Alyona and Sabina, we had plus model Ashley Graham interview the rising stars in the [...]
Beyonce in London
Beyonce was out and about in London sporting an amazing jumpsuit with some serious platform heels! She looked absolutely stunning with her curly locks and layered on jacket.
Check out Beyonce’s looks and the recent posts we have done on shopping the jumpsuit trend!
Jump into a Jumpsuit!
Shop the Look: Aimee’s Jumpsuit
Are you going to rock the [...]
Crystal Renn in V Mag! Again!
Crystal Renn is featured in V Magazine for a third time in 1 year! This time she is featured in issue #66, “The Sexy Body issue“. The issue highlights the beauty of breasts and bombshell bodies. If you thought it was hot outside, wait until you check out these pictures of Crystal Renn!
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Kim Kardashian 1 skirt 2 looks!
Yes, celebrities do wear looks more then once! Check out Kim Kardashian in a great structured olive skirt with two completely different looks! One look has a touch of nautical chic while the other begs to be taken on a safari. The skirt was easily translated to two different trends by changing the color base of [...]
Full Figured Fashion Week Finale
Aimee and I (Erica) attended the Full Figure Fashion Week finale on Saturday night. Twelve designers showed their lines with the amazingly beautiful and personable Emme as the night’s host. Some of the designers that showed included; IGIGI, Lotis, Qristyl Frazier Designs, Susan Moses, and Monif C. Gwen DeVoe also gave out awards to people who have made [...]
The Manifesto
Our friends at the French website Ma-Grande-Taille.com emailed us about The Manifesto they have created to promote more visibility of plus size fashion in the media, as well as in stores. French brands, retailers, models, TV celebrities, and bloggers have already signed it and they wanted to everyone at MadisonPlus.com to sign it as well. [...]
Ann Taylor gets Real!
Retailer Ann Taylor Loft recently posted on their facebook page a new pair of cropped cargo pants that were modeled by a 5′10, stick thin, blond model. Fans of Ann Taylor Loft began to complain that the pants were not “not universally flattering” and would “look great [only] if you’re 5′10″ and a stick like the model in [...]
Plus Model Kate Dillon is Preggers!
A big congratulations to Plus Model Kate Dillon who has just announced that she is pregnant with husband and real estate investor, Gabe Levin. Dillon has already made it through the first trimester and is expecting the baby in December. Dillon has been one of the leading plus size models in the industry for over a decade with [...]
Leona Palmer Takes On The Issues of Modeling Today
Leona Palmer, a model, successful journalist and contributor here at Madison Plus blogs on her thoughts about the controversy in today’s society with her piece “Modeling Today: Fat vs. Skinny,” in the Huffington Post. In the article she writes her thoughts on when models such as Cindy Crawford, Elle Macpherson and Linda Evangelista were walking the cat walks and the [...]
Vogue Curvy Features Kate Dillon
Italian Vogue’s Vogue Curvy has feature W Curve model Kate Dillon in their latest video interview. Kate Dillon has been modeling for 20 years with the last 15 years in the plus industry. Her image and message in the video is extremely touching and inspiring. My favorite part line from the video is this…
“What makes [...]
Fluvia Lacerda in Portuguese!
As Plus Size Fashion Week (PSFW) just happened in Brazil, we thought we would share this video of Fluvia Lacerda being interviewed in Portuguese in Sao Paulo. We hope our fans in Brazil enjoy the video!
Vogue has gone Curvy? Yes!
Italian Vogue has just relaunched their website with new site sections: Vogue Black, Vogue Talents, and Vogue Curvy. Vogue Curvy features The Curvy Blog, Curvy News, Glam and Curvy, Beauty, and so much more.
While we are definitely excited to see Italian Vogue dedicate a section of the site for the curvy fashionistas out there, we have [...]
Jessica Simpson on Allure Cover!
Jessica Simpson is on the cover of the March issue of Allure Magazine! The curvacious star talks about her new reality show that starts in March as well as what her life is like now. Simpson admits she never really thought about what life would be life when she turned 30. She revealed to Allure, “I [...]
Model Coco Rocha lands NY Daily News Cover for being TOO FAT?
Yes, it is true. Gemma Ward is not the only great model who has hit puberty and is now too large for the fashion industry. Coco Rocha is now 21 years-old and a size 4, which is considered too large for sample sizes and runway shows.
Coco was discovered at the age of 14 when competing in an [...]
Crystal Renn in Berlin Fashion Week
Crystal Renn strutted her hot self down the runway of Sascha Gaugel’s Hausach Couture line for Berlin Fashion Week. Crystal donned a futuristic headpiece of a moon (very Lady Gaga, no?!) as well as a large black cape and a kitten handbag.
What do you think of this avant garde turn for Crystal?
Forever 21’s Spring 2010 Lookbook
Forever 21 has released their Spring 2010 lookbook! We are happy to see a plus size model was included wearing pieces from their Faith 21 line. Can’t wait till they have a lookbook for just Faith 21!
What do you think of the styling? Would you wear any of these pieces?
V Magazine Morning + More Pics!
Thursday, January 14th, is the big day! V Magazine will be on newstands and we are sooo excited to pick up our copy! To celebrate, we have come across some more pics to tease you with before the big day. Enjoy!
Big Boned is Back?
Check out this video from FoxNews.com featuring Marquita Pring on the plus size models in V Magazine! Let us know your thoughts! Is big boned back? We think so!
