Once again designer Mark Fast has caused controversy on the catwalk by employing ‘plus size’ models to show off his clothes during London Fashion Week. Models such as Crystal Renn (who is a super in the plus size world) and newcomer Hayley Morley took to the catwalk in Fast’s body conscious designs.
The pair, seen above in a shoot for Evans, proved that being stick thin isn’t always the best. Of being chosen for ther recent catwalk shows, Hayley said that people could relate to her ‘ …more than a size six model. It makes me proud.’
However, some critics panned Fast’s choice of larger ladies saying his clothes looked ugly on larger figures and that he should’ve stuck to the regular size six models.
Here at Westfield HQ, we’re celebrating the return of the curve. After all, most of us aren’t model proportions but still want to wear fashionable clothes and finally in Mark Fast, we have a designer who finally not only realises this, but actually puts his money where his mouth is.
But what do you think? Should curvier models been seen on the catwalk? Or do you prefer the fantasy version we so often see? Leave your comments below!
Definitely! These ladies aren’t “fat and unhealthy” they are beautiful models who represent the majority of the british public. I am a size 12 and model occasionally and have been told by many photographers that i need to lose weight even though i exercise every day … if i was to be a size 6 i would look very ill – you can see why so many people make themselves ill to fufill their dreams – i would rather stay healthy. I think what Mark Fast is doing is fantastic!
Wow these comments were made a while ago! I don’t think most of the thinner models are really all that beautiful. Really! Have you seen some of them close up! Exactly! A little fat might help them out. I am not saying that beauty lies in one direction or the other. I’m just saying some of the really skinny one are a bit scary that all! But on the other side of the coin, being to big not that great either. What’s a girl to do? First you’re too thin and the fashion models look like walking stick bug in the clothing and now you’re too big for the runway to hold you up. Make up your minds people! Women are beautiful when they have confidence in themselves! I think that to be able to walk up there with all those judging eyes on you and still look your best it quite good! Has anyone ever notice how some of the people who are telling you how ugly you are aren’t that great looking themselves. Why do they get to pick people apart and criticize the rest of us? We all just need to be ourselves, love ourselves, and love one another. Let’s be kind for once. And give each other a chance! Later day! Monique out!
Oh yeah! Don’t e-mail at any point in time about this! REALLY! DON’T! And thank you!