Recently, many companies and magazines have been releasing pictures of "plus size" models and celebrities. Glamour Magazine recently released a bonus issue of their magazine that celebrated a list of plus size celebrities- including Amy Schumer. Schumer was unhappy with issue and referred to it as "not glamorous". The issue included the headline, "Women Who Inspire Us," which included, along with Schumer, celebrities such as Melissa McCarthy, Adele and Ashley Graham.
On Schumer's Instagram page, she wrote, "I think there's nothing wrong with being plus size. Beautiful healthy women. Plus size is considered size 16 in America. I go between a size 6 and an 8. @glamourmag put me in their plus size only issue without asking or letting me know and it doesn't feel right to me". The star also talks about how it's not just her weight but the fact that she feels as though girls see her and feel like they are also being shamefully labeled as "plus size".
Along with Schumer, Model Iskra Lawrence is also against the "plus size" label. After being fat shamed, she posted a picture to her 1.3 million followers on Instagram of her laying around multiple bags of chips.
The size 14 model has been applauded after sharing such a picture. Fans have given her comments such as, "I wish I had a body like yours, you're gorgeous!" Along with the picture, Lawrence included the comment "Opinions are like arseholes - everyone's got one". The model now runs a website, Runway Riot, that includes 100% unedited, original photos, for women to feel beautiful and empowered.
Recently, 6'2" model Robyn Lawley became the first ever "plus size" model for Ralph Lauren. When hired, she was a size 12, but says that she "doesn't think weight really has much to do with anything". In August, Lawley told news that she thinks "the term "plus size" should be retired. It segregates us from the mainstream fashion world, which means we only go to castings and jobs when our size is requested”. And we couldn't agree with her more.
