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  • UK Fashion Brands Looking for Inclusive Models

    The UK fashion industry has changed significantly over the past decade. Consumers increasingly expect brands to represent people who genuinely reflect the diversity of modern society, and businesses that embrace inclusive marketing are seeing stronger engagement, greater trust and improved commercial performance.

  • How to Prepare for a Commercial Fashion Shoot

    Launching a commercial fashion campaign involves far more than choosing attractive images. The success of your campaign depends on planning, communication and working with the right creative partners from the very beginning.

  • Model Release Forms and Usage Rights Explained for Brands

    If you are booking models for a campaign, one of the most important parts of the process is understanding model release forms and usage rights. These details define how the images or video can be used after the shoot.

  • How Much Does It Cost to Book Plus Size Models in the UK?

    The cost of booking plus size models in the UK depends on several factors. There is no single fixed price because each booking can vary based on the model, the project type, the usage, the location, and the length of the booking.

  • How to Brief a Plus Size Model Agency for a Campaign

    If you want to book the right models for a campaign, the quality of your brief matters. A clear brief helps a plus size model agency understand what you need, who the project is for, and how to match the right talent to your brand.

  • Common Modeling Scams and How to Avoid Them

    The modelling industry can open doors to real opportunity, but it can also attract scams. If you are new to modelling, it is important to know how to identify fake agencies, suspicious offers, and misleading promises before you get involved.

  • Where to Find Modeling Jobs in the UK

    Finding modeling jobs in the UK is not just about waiting to be discovered. It is about knowing where opportunities appear and how to position yourself so that brands, agencies, and creatives can find you.

  • How to Get Signed by a Modeling Agency UK

    Learn how to get signed by a modeling agency in the UK. Discover what agencies look for, how to prepare, and how aspiring plus size models can improve their chances.

  • Top Plus Size Modeling Agencies in London

    London remains one of the strongest fashion and commercial modelling markets in the UK. For plus size models, it is also one of the most competitive. That is why choosing the right agency matters. A strong plus size modelling agency should do more than display images or accept registrations. It should help talent grow, support brands with real bookings, and create a clear path from discovery to opportunity.

  • How to Take Modeling Digitals at Home (Agency Standards for 2026)

    Introduction If you want to become a commercial curve model in the UK, you do not need to spend thousands of pounds on professional photo shoots to get noticed. In fact, doing so immediately signals to casting directors that you are an amateur. Today, agencies prefer raw, unedited photos called "Digitals" (or Polaroids) to see your true canvas.

  • Breaking the Stigma In 2023: Plus Size Women and Overcoming Insecurities

    In a society that often places immense pressure on conforming to conventional beauty standards, plus size women have been subject to unnecessary scrutiny and misconceptions, especially concerning their relationships with men. These misconceptions have fostered insecurities that need to be addressed, challenged, and debunked to empower plus size women and help build healthier, more inclusive relationships.

  • Embrace Your Unique Style: A Guide to Discovering Your Personal Style

    Personal style is an expression of who you are and what you stand for. It’s a reflection of your personality, tastes, and preferences, and it can be one of the most empowering and confidence-boosting things you can cultivate. However, finding your personal style can be a challenging journey, especially for women who don’t fit into conventional beauty standards. But fear not, because in this guide, we will explore what personal style is, why it’s important, and how you can embrace your unique style, no matter your shape or size.

  • Debunking Health Myths

    There is a pervasive myth in our society that equates a larger body size with poor health. This belief is often used to shame and stigmatize women who do not conform to mainstream beauty standards, leading to discrimination and negative health outcomes. However, this myth is not supported by science, and it is time to debunk it once and for all.

  • Becoming an influencer

    Looking to become an influencer? It's important to have a clear idea of what you're bringing to the table, as well as your skills and the platforms you enjoy using the most. Whether you're creating images, videos, or writing, there are endless opportunities to showcase your talents.

  • Embracing your beauty

    Women are bombarded with messages about what beauty is supposed to look like. From the runways to social media, the images we see are often airbrushed and unrealistic, leading many to feel inadequate and unworthy. But the truth is, beauty comes in all shapes, sizes, and colors. It's time to challenge the narrow definition of beauty and embrace our unique, individual selves.

  • Procrastination and other drugs

    I sat down to write this short story of boredom, failures and great expectations. As one usually does I started from the beginning, the title.

  • What does Female Empowerment mean to me?

    To me, female empowerment means realising your potential, taking back your body, your ideas - rejecting the narratives in which the woman is a fetish more than a human. It means recognising the double standards in society and in semantics. Starting with the words used to describe us: aggressive, when being assertive; bossy when we're leading, whiny when critiquing, difficult when rejecting, redefining, the status quo. It means recognising the problem, stepping up and doing something about it.

  • Beware of Slimming Aids

    Is it just me or have you noticed more and more celebrities and influencers promoting slimming aids online?

  • Winner beats 5000 to gain the title Ms Curvaceous UK 2018

    The average sized woman in the UK stands firm at a size 16. Despite the fashion worlds recent advances in size inclusion, decades of conditioning from the media regarding the "ideal body type" has left millions of women with low self esteem/belief.

  • Modelling Interview Series: Caterina Moda

    With an incredible following of over 140,000 followers on Instagram alone, Canadian beauty Caterina Moda [-> https://www.instagram.com/caterinamoda/] has come a long way since she first started working as a plus-sized model in 2013. The self-proclaimed ‘Curve Model Influencer’ and blogger references her Italian roots as the reason for her love of fashion and style.