10 oversized models are sought after by many fashion houses

Yumi Nu, Ashley Graham or Precious Lee made the first impressions in fashion history.

March 18, Sports Illustrated Post pictures of Japanese-born models Yumi Nu . She is the first Asian plus-size model to be photographed by Swimsuit Magazine. This marks an important milestone in Yumi Nu’s career. During her teenage years, she experienced body insecurities and came across racial discrimination. With a height of 1.80 m, Nu pursued a modeling career at the age of 12. Overcoming many prejudices, she was determined to conquer her fashion dream. Image: Yumi Nu. Robyn Lawley She has been a model since 2006. She is the first plus-size model to have a photo published in the magazine Sports Illustrated (2015). She was also the first plus-size model of the Ralph Lauren fashion house. Image: Robyn Lawley. Ashley Graham is the first size 16 model (measurement of 3 rings is about 107-76-117 cm) first to take a photo of the cover of a swimsuit magazine Sports Illustrated . In Milan Fashion Week Spring – Summer 2021, Ashley Graham reappears on the runway of Fendi, Etro after maternity leave. Before that, long legs born in 1987 walked the catwalk at the show Tommy Hilfiger, Prabal Gurung, Michael Kors, Dolce & Gabbana, H&M, Christian Siriano… Graham also participated in the advertising campaigns of Lane Bryant, Levi’s, Marina Rinaldi, Addition Elle, Nordstrom, Target… Photo: Etro, Fendi. At the age of 14, Crystal Renn debuted as a “straight-size” model (standard size). After that, she rejoined the fashion industry, becoming a plus size model with skyrocketing success. Renn was once considered the most famous plus-size model with the highest salary. She walked the catwalk at shows Zac Posen, Jean Paul Gaultier and especially Chanel. At the 2011 resort show, Crystal Renn became the first oversized model to appear on the runway of the French fashion house. Besides, she also acted in commercials for Philipp Plein, Dolce & Gabbana, Jimmy Choo, Barneys New York, Saks Fifth Avenue… Photo: Glamor. Precious Lee was the first African-American plus-size model to appear on Vogue America. Lee strives to be a pioneer in the modeling world. She strode on the runway at the Versace, Savage x Fenty show in the Spring-Summer 2021 fashion season. Precious Lee also acted in ads for Marc Jacobs, Miu Miu, a fashion house founded by sisters Kim and Khloe Kardashian. Image: Versace. Jennifer Atilemile She is the first full-fledged model of Australian origin to sign a contract with Victoria’s Secret. She also walked the catwalk at fashion shows Tommy Hilfiger, Christian Siriano and Bloomingdales. Image: Jennifer Atilemile. Year 2014, Denise Bidot became the first plus-size model to take part in two shows at New York Fashion Week . Besides, she also accepted job offers from Chromat, Nordstrom and Lane Bryant. Image: Denise Bidot. Kate Wasley contributed to the expansion of the size range of sportswear brand Lorna Jane. Before that, the company only provided straight-size clothes. Wasley was the first plump model to work for the brand. Image: The West Australian. Georgia Pratt Started a career in the fashion industry as a designer. She quickly switched to modeling and achieved much success. Pratt became the first plus-size model on the runway of fashion house Christian Siriano. Image: Christian Siriano. Year 2014, Denise Bidot gained attention as the first plus-size model to walk the catwalk for Chromat and Serena Williams. These two brands originally produced straight-size clothing. Image: Self. Models dropped their shoes on the catwalk Despite having problems with shoes on the catwalk, many models still confidently strode in the excitement of the audience.