25 years, 793,199 fashion records: non-White models 4.5× more likely plus-size
falconer2vi
11 points
9 comments
May 24, 2026
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Discussion Highlights (3 comments)
rwhtiluw
Is it just the body though? I have noticed that even the facial features tend to not have much diversity.
lleee
Non-White models being 4.5× more likely to be plus-size suggests casting directors still associate thinness with "mainstream" beauty while relegating diversity to niche categories.
wh45y42qy5
When was the last time anyone ever saw a male plus sized model? Body positivity is for women only and always has