It’s the Friday before Halloween, but we’re taking a break from the frightful festivities to bring you the latest body-positive news. Read on to learn about the newest movers and shakers of the fashion industry, why Rebel Wilson used to shop in the men’s section, and how one model is using Instagram to boycott the Victoria’s Secret fashion show. Here’s your full recap for the week of October 22nd.
1. These 6 women are making waves in the fashion world
When it comes to inclusivity of size, race, sexuality, gender, and accessibility, the fashion industry misses the mark on many counts. Thankfully, these 6 phenomenal women are paving the way for real change. Get to know the women dedicating their careers to making fashion available for everyone.
2. How Rebel Wilson’s relationship to fashion has changed over time
There’s no denying that movie star—and friend of Dia&Co—Rebel Wilson could rock any outfit. But, as a teen, she was forced to shop the men’s section because of the lack of options in her size. These days, she has her own successful plus-size collection and fashion designers are dressing her in custom gowns. She’s finally living out her “Pretty Woman” dreams.
3. “The Good Place” star continues to be a body-positive activist
After launching the “I Weigh” movement, TV star Jameela Jamil solidified herself as a champion for body positivity. On both her personal Instagram and the “I Weigh” account, she reentered the self-love conversation after posting a photo with her breast stretch marks on full display. The caption read, “Embrace thine stretch marks. They are nothing to be ashamed of or cover up or edit out.” (Keep on fighting the good fight, Jameela!)
4. The first plus-size Sports Illustrated cover model is boycotting the Victoria’s Secret fashion show
Model Robin Lawley has taken to Instagram to encourage her followers to refrain from watching this year’s Victoria’s Secret fashion show. Although the show has made great strides in racial diversity, we don’t see plus-size models walking the catwalk. She posted unedited photos of herself in lingerie, calling on women to use the hashtag #WeAreAllAngels. With each hashtag usage, the size-inclusive bra brand Third Love has promised to donate a piece to the charity Support the Girls.
5. How the industry has changed since plus-size model Denise Bidot’s career began
When Denise Bidot started modeling in 2006, the idea of “body positivity” wasn’t on anyone’s minds. Fashion photography was dramatically retouched and work for models was limited because of perceived “flaws.” Since then, Bidot has made a name for herself by embracing the same things she tried to hide early on in her career. Now she’s a body-positive icon!
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