9/18/2023 0 Comments Img male models![]() While movements such as #effyourbeautystandards have pressured high-street retailers to adjust their presentation of female bodies, the same has not happened for men. One even wore a "We Do Big Sizes" shirt.īut it’s not only in ‘high’ fashion that this is an issue. ![]() That said, Rottingdean Baazar did break the mould by featuring a number of plus size male models. But, diversity of shape and size was distinctly lacking. Hundreds of male models took to the catwalk over three days. READ MORE: 7 side effects that'll make you think twice before skipping lunch It was lauded by organisers as: "A celebration of discovery and the creative diversity that has made London an international hub for menswear." The "London Fashion Week Men’s" opened in January 2018. Given that the average US man has a waist size 38 to 40, are men being left out of the equation in the age of body positivity? And Ford Models, Storm Model Management and Next Models NYC have none on their websites. We don't often see plus size male models on the runway (Credit: Unsplash) Why are there no plus size male models?ĭespite claims of progress, Miko is the only plus size (or brawn) model listed on IMG's talent portfolio. However, several years later there is still a distinct lack of male plus-size models. ![]() ![]() At six foot six and with a 42-inch waist, Miko seemed to bring a breath of fresh air to a field dominated by men that are either impossibly waifish or super stacked.Īnd with models such as Ashley Graham making their impact felt, it seemed only right that men’s fashion finally had a male equivalent. And the fashion industry and media quickly heralded it as a turning point. In March 2016, IMG Models signed Zach Miko as their first-ever plus size male model. ![]()
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