plus-size model
[/plʌs saɪz ˈmɑːdəl/]
nounpl: plus-size models
modelo plus-size
1. A fashion model who wears larger clothing sizes, typically size 12 (US) or larger, representing the fashion industry's diversity in body types
She became a successful plus-size model after years of struggling to find representation in the traditional modeling industry.
Ela se tornou uma modelo plus-size bem-sucedida após anos lutando para encontrar representação na indústria de moda tradicional.
2. A professional who models clothing, accessories, and beauty products specifically designed for or marketed to larger body sizes
The fashion brand hired plus-size models for their new inclusive advertising campaign.
A marca de moda contratou modelos plus-size para sua nova campanha publicitária inclusiva.
The plus-size modeling industry has grown significantly in both the USA and Brazil as part of the broader body positivity and inclusivity movements. In Brazil, this has been particularly important given the country's diverse population. The term 'plus-size' is widely adopted in Portuguese-speaking fashion contexts, though it remains somewhat controversial as some advocates prefer terms like 'modelo de tamanho maior' (larger-sized model) to emphasize inclusivity rather than framing certain sizes as 'extra' or 'plus.'
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