Tess Holliday redefines the meaning of “sample size”
Plus-size model Tess Holliday rocked the runway at the Chromat show at New York City Fashion Week, donning a white dress that said “Sample Size.” Holliday, 34, is a model and body-acceptance activist.
Holliday shared photos from the show on Instagram, with a caption praising Chromat for featuring bodies of all shapes and sizes.
“What can I even say?!! I’m finally part of the @chromat family!! Last night was my first time walking for a major designer in #nyfw and I can’t think of anyone better to experience this with than @chromat! Thank you @beccamccharentran – you’re changing the industry one runway at a time,” Holliday wrote.
Other women who don’t fit traditional beauty molds also walked the catwalk at the Chromat show. Mama Cax, a model who has a prosthetic leg, joined Holliday on the runway.
Holliday is vocal about her desire to change beauty standards in the fashion industry. The world of high fashion is notorious for featuring underweight, often shockingly thin models in its runway shows. Holliday came onto the scene in 2013 with the hashtag #effyourbeautystandards, which went viral and made her a hero to many.
Holliday isn’t afraid to share revealing photos of herself on Instagram, accompanied by body-positive captions.
“Imagine finally realizing that you are allowed to love yourself, as is,” she wrote in August. “It’s such a powerful feeling, I highly recommend it.”
-
Early viewers have praised the film for its more subdued, poignant narrative. Next month will see the theatrical premiere...
-
Johnson is confident on the direction of the cinematic universe. This weekend will see the theater release of Black...
-
The experience was equal parts incredible and terrifying. In 2021, actor William Shatner joined the crew of the Blue...
-
The venue clarified that Starr does not have COVID-19. Prominent musician and former member of The Beatles, Ringo Starr,...
-
Apple has taken on Pepsi’s usual role in the anticipated show. For the past ten years, the primary sponsor...
-
Many of the creators had not been informed about the removal until after it already happened. Back in August,...
-
Bieber has re-suspended his Justice World Tour to rest. Back in June, singer Justin Bieber temporarily suspended his ongoing...
-
The Osbournes are moving to Buckinghamshire next year. Over the weekend, legendary Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne revealed that...
-
HBO shared a brief glimpse of the series in sizzle reel of upcoming shows. Back in 2020, HBO announced...
-
The award-winning musician is moving on to new projects. For the past seven years, award-winning musician, composer, and pianist...
-
Grace was proud to have worked with the film’s crew. Earlier this week, Warner Bros. announced that its upcoming...
-
Kutcher is returning for the Netflix spin-off That ’90s Show. Netflix is currently developing That ’90s Show, a spin-off...