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Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Taking Over the Catwalk: Plus Size Model

By hispanic

Thin, gaunt and vertically endowed models no longer have the whole runway to themselves. Today, plus-size, thick, and horizontally endowed models are also strutting their catwalks fiercely. The birth of the plus-size industry actually marks the return of idea of Classical beauty, where being voluptuous and full is attractive.

A plus-size model wears apparels that are larger than size 8, which is the standard size in the US. She models big-size clothing for women customers locally or internationally. As the modeling industry responds to how the garment industry moves, the area of plus-size modeling has grown around the world due to increasing demand for plus-size clothing. In fact, modeling agencies have become active on scouting potential plus-size models.

Since the modeling industry is related to how the clothing industry grows, the plus-size modeling industry has grown in relatively equal rates across the globe. The demand for plus-size clothing have grown, and many modeling agencies have created divisions for plus-size models.

Popular fashion designers are beginning to consider the plus-size industry and the potential earnings that they can gather by serving customers who need plus-size clothing. Some fashion designers have already taken the step by using plus-size models for their showings.

If you would like to become a plus-size model, be sure to present yourself well and to check if you've got excellent skin, hair and set of teeth. You have bigger chances if you are photogenic. Other equally important criteria a modeling scout searches are personality and the special and rare X Factor.

Many fashion designers and modeling scouts recognize the big potential of this modeling industry as a way to market plus-size clothings. In addition, it has positively impacted the society by stimulating debates on body image, eating disorders and self-esteem.

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