Howard Stern racist and “sizeist” remark about Gabourey Sidibe – should we be upset?
March 11, 2010 by Editor, Madeline Figueroa-Jones · Leave a Comment
The always outspoken and most fined radio personality, Howard Stern, has insulted Oscar nominee Gabourey Sidibe. Not only was his remark racist but it also showed his distaste for anyone that does not have any silicone in their body. Over the years Stern has insulted numerous groups of people including women in general by having [...]
Mia Amber Davis Weighs in with CNN’s Jeanne Moos on BeautifulPeople.com
January 13, 2010 by PLUS Model Magazine · Leave a Comment
BeautifulPeople.com says it’s kicked out about 5,000 members for getting fatter. CNN’s Jeanne Moos reports.
PLUS Model Magazine Announces 5 Finalist in Model Search
November 16, 2009 by Editor, Madeline Figueroa-Jones · 7 Comments
PLUS Model Magazine brought it’s first West Coast Model Search to Love Your Body Day on October 24th, 2009 in West Hollywood, CA.
We met with countless beautiful ladies who came prepared to win the ultimate prize, a one year contract with Brand Model and Talent Agency, campaign with Hips and Curves and the cover of PLUS Model Magazine.
Our [...]
Plus fashion Industry Weighing In: Are Larger Size Models READY to Model?
October 15, 2009 by Editor, Madeline Figueroa-Jones · 9 Comments
Dear Readers…
No matter how controversial the subject, I am opening up important dialogue as I think this is the only way we are going to move our industry forward… that being said, I received an email from a Fashion Industry Professional who wanted to share her views on the many conversations we have been [...]
18PLUS Models… PLUS Model Mag Pushing the Envelope
October 14, 2009 by Editor, Madeline Figueroa-Jones · 3 Comments
Dear Readers…
Thank you for the amazing feedback over the past few weeks… I’m so thankful that you have chosen to use your “voice” to let us know what you want to see.
Once we began to see the feedback that we were getting PLUS decided to again push the envelope and we have already started [...]
Filippa Hamilton, a Size 4 Model, Fired for Being too Fat!
October 14, 2009 by Editor, Madeline Figueroa-Jones · 1 Comment
I am sure you will have an opinion on this one… Filippa Hamilton, a former Ralph Lauren model who is a size 4 (That is not a typo — size ‘4′ not ‘14′), was fired for being too fat!
Well readers… what are your thoughts on this one… what words of wisdom would you [...]
Gayla Bentley Makes the Grade on Shark Tank!
October 14, 2009 by PLUS Model Magazine · Leave a Comment
A big curvy congratulations from PLUS Model Magazine to Gayla Bentley on her brilliant proposal for couture curves on this evening’s episode of SHARK TANK…. Girl, you represented plus size style beautiFULLY! Cannot wait to see all of the wonderful things that happen for you!
Keep thriving…
Valery ~
Karl Lagerfeld… Bad Boy… What Are You Thinking?!?
October 13, 2009 by Editor, Madeline Figueroa-Jones · 3 Comments
Dear PLUS Readers…
I KNOW you will want to raise your voice on protest on this one… Seems that designer Karl Lagerfeld has gone public saying that, “Curvy women should stay off the catwalk…”
Okay, it is one thing to say that YOUR company chooses not to include plus models… but another to make a statement saying [...]
Is Glamour Going Far Enough in Representing Plus Women?
October 11, 2009 by Editor, Madeline Figueroa-Jones · 1 Comment
Dear Readers…
Thank you for all of the emails about the PLUS Model Magazine editorial featuring 8 plus size nude models! We have been praised by many for featuring beautiful women ‘au-natural’ and chided by some who thought that the models were not big enough… thanks for the feedback on this… we ARE listening!
On a [...]
Gayla Bentley: Design Diva Dives Onto ABC’s Shark Tank!
October 9, 2009 by PLUS Model Magazine · Leave a Comment
Plus Size Fashion Designer Gayla Bentley Dives Onto ABC’s Shark Tank! Click for more information…
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