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

<p>Vogue report finds fall in number of ‘curve’ models, while widespread use of weight-loss drugs credited with normalising thinness</p><p>Fashion insiders have expressed concern that efforts towards size inclusivity are being eroded, with experts saying the industry has “done a 360 turn” back to promoting thinness.</p><p>This week a report by <a href="https://www.voguebusiness.com/story/fashion/the-vogue-business-spring-summer-2026-size-inclusivity-report">Vogue Business</a> found that out of the 9,038 looks presented across 198 shows in the womenswear collections earlier this month, 97.1% were shown on straight-size models who measured between a US size 0-4 (the equivalent of a UK 4-8). Only 0.9% of models were plus-size, also known as curve (UK 18+), while 2% were mid-size (UK 10-16).</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2025/oct/17/fashion-shows-fewer-plus-size-models-vogue-business">Continue reading...</a>