Hannah

Despite the fact that the Indian film industry has a longstanding tradition of featuring curvier actresses than one sees in Western films, one hears little about the plus-size fashion industry in India, at least in English news sources.

This article provides a welcome corrective, introductin a number of the brands that operate on the Indian subcontinent.

http://www.fashionunited.in/news/fa...er-040420123383

Among the labels listed is one called "aLL by Pantaloons" (Pantaloons being a major retail chain in India, and "aLL" [sic] being its plus-size line.

The label has a Facebook tab as a subdivision of the Pantallons page, and it also has a. pdf e-catalogue:

http://www.pantaloonretail.in/pdf/aLL-E-catalogue.pdf

The model is quite beautiful. In some of the images such looks fuller-figured, in some less so, but it's wonderful to see a photogenic plus-size model representing a major brand in India.

In this picture she looks genuinely plus-size.



A close-up shows a soft curve under her chin.



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This top bears an attractive print.



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Showing off her shapely legs:



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Looking adorable:



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This is a very pretty look, very feminine:



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Indian labels often categorize their clothing as either "Indian" or "Western." If the former outfit was Western, this is more traditionally Indian. The model displays both equally well.



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It's always a pleasure to see plus-size fashion exhibiting a presence across the globe. I hope we see more of this plus-size model, and that the Indian full-figured fashion industry will grow and develop.