Australian beauty, Robyn Lawley has made history by becoming the first plus-size model to be headlining a campaign for Ralph Lauren. The 23 year-old stands 6'2" tall and wears a size 12. When you look at her the last thing that comes to mind is that she's a plus-size. In the real world she is considered slim and women would love her figure. But in the world of high-end fashion that's not the typical industry size. Last year she made headlines when she landed the cover of Vogue Italia along with two other curvy models.
Vogue Italia June 2011, photos by Steven Meisel.
Her success proves that there still is room in the business for change. The fashion industry has long been criticized for its use of underweight models. Typically a fashion model is size 2-6, half the size of Lawley. The last few years have seen small changes in the industry. One of the biggest being Vogue'sannouncement earlier this year that they would restrict using models who had visible signs of eating disorders and Israel's government also banned the use of underweight models.
Lawley is happy to be in the position she's in and expressed her views on the business and how models her size are not the norm on an appearance on Australian television. Watch the video below for more on her story.
Supermodel Kate Moss is the new face for fashion retailer Mango. She has been affiliated with so many brands over her career. It's rare to hear her talk to the press in interviews so, take a look as she talks about working with Mango.
Monika Schnarre was catapulted to fame at the age of 14 when she became the youngest winner of the Ford Supermodel of The World competition. At age 15, she became the youngest to grace the cover of American Vogue. Since then Schnarre has had a career as an actress, TV personality and now designer. Last year she debuted her first clothing line and now she's ventured into eyewear. I had the pleasure of meeting with her and even trying on a few pieces from the new collection.
