The Burgeoning Plus-Size Fashion Industry Is So Much More Than Just a Trend
"You're never going to go wrong with representing the truth of women."
Candice Huffine
Candice Huffine Collaborated With Fortnight on a Collection of Lingerie Meant to Empower Women
"A leopard never changes its spots, and a woman should never change who she is, ever."
Candice Huffine Was a 'Pretty Woman' Dream at the Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic
She gives the iconic look a modern twist.
'Elle' Casts a Diverse Crew Of Buzzy Models for Its Swimsuit Issue
Every single one of them is represented by IMG.
Must Read: How Global Fashion Weeks Are Changing, Pat McGrath Relaunches Cult Product
Plus, did Khloe Kardashian's Good American jeans line rip off an indie designer?
6 Plus-Size Models Speak on the Improved Runway Opportunities at New York Fashion Week
"Mark my words: This is just the beginning."
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Candice Huffine Nailed Summer Dressing in the City
She had the freshest look at Veuve Clicquot's annual Polo Classic.
Christian Siriano's Collaboration With Lane Bryant Made Him Rethink 'See Now, Buy Now'
The designer's partnership with the plus-size retailer is moving the needle in more ways than one.
Candice Huffine Is 'Ready to Break Out' With IMG Models
The Pirelli model tells us about her new contract with the prestigious modeling agency.
Gigi Hadid Directed a Music Video For Joe Jonas's Band
In which the Fat Jew applies sunscreen slowly to his upper thighs.
Lane Bryant Wants to 'Change the Conversation' About Plus-Size
Lane Bryant CEO Linda Heasley wants to change a lot with a hashtag, a fashion-y print campaign and publicity stunts involving Salt & Pepa.
Are Plus-Size Women the Problem With Plus-Size Fashion?
Hold all comments until the end, please.
Anja Rubik Covers 'Porter,' Candice Huffine Strips Down for Pirelli, Beverly Johnson Talks 'Vogue' Cover
Considering how amazing Candice Huffine looks for Pirelli, we can't believe it's taken them this long to put a plus-size girl in the calendar.
'50 Shades of Grey' Trailer Features Awkward Cardigans and Blindfolds, Camille Rowe Teaches Us French
Plus, a look back at "Clueless" fashion with Stacey Dash.
Candice Huffine Could Be the First Plus-Size 'Social Media Supermodel'
After becoming the first plus-size model to be featured on the contributors page in 'Vogue,' Huffine is positioned for another level of success.
Isabel Toledo Says It's Her 'Duty' to Provide Fashion to Plus-Size Women
On Thursday, the first day of spring, another new season was beginning.
Carine Roitfeld and Karl Lagerfeld Celebrate Diversity in Harper's Bazaar
That diversity in mainstream fashion is lacking is not exactly news. So, Harper's Bazaar is doing its part by going global with an "homage to the diversity of women" fashion spread conceptualized, cast and styled by the mag's Global Fashion Director Carine Roitfeld.
First Modeling Agency Devoted to Girls of All Sizes Sets Up Shop in NYC
A modeling agency that represents women of all sizes? In an industry that likes to categorize women--as "straight size" (0-2) or "plus size" (12-16)--it's a revolutionary concept. But that's just what former Ford agents Gary Dakin and Jaclyn Sarka, both of whom co-directed Ford's plus board for many years, have done in setting up their new agency JAG. "We are the first agency in New York that’s dedicated solely to women of all sizes," Dakin said.
Fashion News Roundup: Candice Huffine Covers S Moda Nude, Mulberry's Del Rey Bag is a Success and Karlie Kloss Raised a Ton of Money
Plus sized model Candice Huffine covers Spain's S Moda Magazine, and of course, she hasn't got a stitch of clothing on. I guess we can add 'naked plus sized model' to the list of de riguer fashion tropes like jumping models and Marilyn Monroe-inspired shoots. {Fashion Foie Gras} Elza Luijendijk stars in Versace's Fall 2012 Campaign, shot by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott. {WWD subscription required} Ari Seth Cohen's Advanced Style coffee table book launched today! {SheFinds}
Candice Huffine On Her W Editorial, Padding and 'Being Called Just a Model' (Not Plus)
First it was Crystal Renn, then Marquita Pring, and now Candice Huffine is the latest plus model poised to break the mold. She recently landed the cover of Vogue Italia, a milestone considering the cover featured three plus-size models without designating them as "curvy" or "plus," and makes a stunning appearance in W's September issue. Just this morning, W's new fashion director Edward Enninful Tweeted "I am loving Candice Huffine @FordModels @models. So beautiful xoxo," which makes us think we might be seeing Huffine in another issue of W in the near future. We chatted with the model on the rise about her recent successes, her take on size in the fashion industry, and whether she's ever had to pad for jobs. Fashionista: How does it feel to be in the all-important September issue for the fashiony-est of mainstream glossies, W? What was the shoot like? When the shock of the shoot wears off maybe I can express what I'm feeling! It's just beyond special and I feel honored to have been chosen and everyday I shake my head and giggle a little at how much has changed for me recently. Like Vogue, shooting with Meisel and his team is like a fairy tale...the most beautiful clothing, the nicest people, a calm set where you just know the end product is going to be nothing short of spectacular. I feel so lucky. And how did it feel to land the cover of Vogue Italia--especially without any modifiers like "curvy issue"?
Marquita Pring Chronicles Her Shoot for Vogue Italia's Groundbreaking Curves Spread
Marquita Pring, Tara Lynn, Candice Huffine and Robyn Lawley--all "plus" size models--are the stars of Vogue Italia's June issue. Whereas Pring was once relegated to Vogue Italia's "curves" section online, this month she's just another model in a smoldering black and white 10-page Elizabeth Taylor-inspired editorial for the mag shot by Steven Meisel. Tara Lynn, Candice Huffine and Robyn Lawley grace the cover. "Never before have four curvier girls been in a spread shot by Steven Meisel with no specific purpose at all," Pring said. "No size issue, no color issue. Just beautiful, normal Italian Vogue." Pring kept a diary during the two-day shoot. She chronicled everything--her nerves, emotions, the clothes, the makeup (the makeup artist uses what she calls the "Naomi kit" on Marquita which is usually used for Naomi Campbell), and how it felt to get naked for Steven Meisel--minute by minute. The shoot, Pring says, was "one of the most incredible experiences of my career/life." But she almost missed out on it.