M. Lopez

Although this doesn't directly affect the public outside of Australia, it's nice not only to see a new department store using plus-size models, but making a publicity splash about it too. I've seen a fair bit of news coverage about this.

http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/st...520-661,00.html

The article comes with an image of a genuinely full-figured model, in a very pretty dress.

A few points:


It's nice to hear that the models will be truly plus-size (16 and up means 14 and up in U.S. sizes).

Also, this retailer is smart in realizing that it can get some free publicty (and good publicity at that - highlighting this as a boon to women's body image) by introducing larger models. Retailers in North Amercia should take note.

Maureen

The photo which accompanies the article is lovely.



The model, in a soft, pink, floral dress, is pictured beside water in the midst of a city, like an irruption of nature's beauty and power into a landscape seemingly subjugated to industry and utility. Her smile is almost mischievous, as if she is delighting in her power to outshine an entire city with her beauty and vitality.

Luminosa

I really wish the North American retailers would adopt the same attitude as the Australians. We are very beautiful, plus size women, and we deserve to be represented as such!