Modeling - xoJane

H&M's NBD Approach To Plus-Size Model Shocks, Astounds World

s.e. smith — Thu, 16 May 2013 10:30:00 -0400

We're starting to normalize the appearance of plus-sized models in fashion as just a natural variation of human bodies, rather than something shocking and awful.

It Happened to Me: I Almost Got Scammed Into Spending $500 On A Hypothetical Modeling Career

Kelly Dougher — Tue, 14 May 2013 15:00:00 -0400

The whole thing started because I needed income over the summer and my best friend had commented “You should model!” on a Facebook picture. Yes. I am that susceptible.

"Say No to Size Zero:" How Judging Thin Women Doesn't Promote Body Acceptance

s.e. smith — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 14:30:00 -0400

Lashing out at thin women to tell them they aren’t wanted isn’t the way to address disparities and prejudices in fashion.

Real Talk: How Much Models Actually Get Paid

Ashley Stetts — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 16:00:00 -0400

In reality, most models spend their days schlepping to casting after casting, usually being rejected from each one. They live in model apartments with three other girls, and celery is for dinner only because they can’t afford much else. How do I know? I’m a model myself.