After Michael Kors sent a plus size model down the runway for the first time at New York Fashion Week, a lot has changed in the fashion world. The ideal of super slim top models remains in the past and curvy women can be seen more and more often at fashion shows. These make the clothes look more realistic and therefore wearable. Plus size fashion is for the regular woman who doesn't necessarily have the ideal body proportions.
Diversity trend fresh from the catwalk in New York: models in all shapes and sizes
Michael Kors is not the only fashion designer to recently commission plus size models to present his collections. In the meantime, a trend for diversity has prevailed. On the one hand, some fashion houses express their political views in this way and, for example, engage with various peopleStatement-Shirts, the Trump administration. On the other hand, it is very important that every woman can imagine herself wearing a designer dress and Ashley Graham makes that possible.
Plus size fashion at the beginning: The first model on the cover of Sports Illustrated – Ashley Graham
Ashley Graham is the most famous plus size model in the world. The 28-year-old wears a size 14 and is the first chubby woman to appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated. By the way, she can also be seen in this year's “Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue”. But arguably her biggest appearance was at New York Fashion Week for Michael Kors. In doing so, she made it known that the famous brand offers its collection in sizes up to 48.
Dresses
In addition to calm colors such as black, white, nude and gray, there are also colorful accents this season, especially in evening wear. Eye-catching prints and floral motifs on flowing fabrics create a romantic look. Plus size fashion doesn't lack extravagance either: figure-hugging bodysuits, crop tops with high-waisted trousers, transparent details and etc. We present the hottest brands for autumn in 20 pictures.
Evening wear
Swimwear
Plus Size Fashion: The hottest trends at a glance
Prints and floral motifs
transparency
Jeans & Leggings
Bodysuits
Peplum and ruffles
90er Flair
French chic
White
Green
Corsets
Pleated blinds
And
Bare midriff
