The media and fashion industries have recently showcased a wider range of body types and ethnicities, leading to a perception of growing inclusivity. But a new analysis published in the Proceedings of ...

Inclusion. Acceptance. Diversity. These are all words that have been adopted by modern America and fought for in spaces like ...

The numbers paint a sobering picture of plus size representation in high fashion. 9 per cent were straight-size (US 0-4) during the Spring/Summer 2025 season. While these figures might seem ...

Walk through any major fashion magazine or scroll through high-end brand campaigns, and you’ll notice something striking. Of the 8,763 looks presented across 208 shows and presentations, 0.8 per cent ...

The numbers tell a startling story about plus-size representation in fashion photography. During spring/summer 2025, plus-size models represented only 0.8% of all looks on major runways, a dramatic ...

Despite years of progress and loud calls for inclusivity, the body-positivity movement is undeniably losing momentum. A renewed cultural obsession with weight loss and shrinking bodies has dragged ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Virgie Tovar covers how weight bias affects culture. To open New York Fashion Week is to declare centrality and significance ...