NYFW is calling the shots: From political panties spotted at LRS Studios’ NYFW debut and Tome celebrating women of all sizes and ages with some serious powersuits. With NYFW getting rowdy, opinionated and in most cases sticking there middle finger in the air at high fashion norms (bring on the curves). Fashion events are finally using there status and publicity to change industry ideals - so why wouldn't we join in on this side of the pond. Collaborating with leading London photographer Danny Lowe, who was recoginsed for his stunning Expression series for Dazed magazine. He is putting curves on the map in his latest shoot with the IMM curve models, with LFW just around the corner we are re-defining labels, breaking stereotypes and talking about 'what not to say to a curve model'.
'You're pretty for a bigger girl'
'You're not worthy of being plus size'
A comment that has lead to much discussion in the industry leading to the birth of curve model and inbetweener model. Read as a corker of a back handed compliment, 'To big to be slim but not big enough to be acknowledged as big and proud'. "I'm frustrated [by] the existing mold. I'm exactly the size and weight I'm supposed to be; I just wish there were more brands willing to take a 'risk' and use more girls like me. It's so hard to fit into the categories that exist today. There is a huge size gap that isn't being represented out there. Why can't we make the average size a beautiful thing?
'You're So Brave'
'You don't look like a size 16'
"Like am I meant to be offended by my size?"
'Your body type is better suited for porn than modelling'
Evie, size 16 London modelling agency
IMM. We spoke to our new face Evie about what response she has had since being in the curve industry; recently shooting for the next edition of
Bon magazine and ASOS mag, find out what she had to say on that comment. "It really pissed me off - who the hell says something like that?! I have a curvy body, a lot of people seem to often see is a more "vulgar" rather than "chic" like straight models seem to be perceived. That's something I noticed personally. Is there something about my boobs and hips that people see as to much? I don't know... "
'You would look like a supermodel if you lost weight'
'I bet you're really toned and have a flat tummy with your job'
"People assume this a lot being a model and all, Livia 16-18 International Model Management". But I don't, this makes them super apologetic and I feel bad about myself. But if I were too get skinny, I would be on the opposite end. In the modelling industry it feels the constant pressures on the skinny, tall model are being replaced by the curve model; god forbid you look more trim on an instagram post, the first thing you here is 'I thought you were confident', 'don't get too skinny' and constant body shamming.
'Oh my god, you’re so lucky you get paid to eat.'
Nope, no we don't. Just like any model, we have to maintain our measurements, have good proportions and lead a healthy lifestyle.
