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Zach Miko, model: The reason there was such a strong reaction to Savage x Fenty including a plus male model is that even with the popularity of body positivity, men’s plus bodies are still so exceedingly rare in mainstream fashion. It wasn’t about a diet in the lead up or any dad-bod jokes, it was, “This is me and I am perfect no matter my size.” The men used in the Savage x Fenty show were unapologetically themselves.

Josh Stephens, manager at IMG Models: I was so excited to see plus-sized males in the show! Even though we launched our Brawn division at IMG back in 2016, the concept still feels relatively new for the broader fashion industry, so the visibility the show gave it was crucial in spotlighting how important representation in men’s fashion is. People want to see themselves in the brands they buy into and aren’t shy on support. Relatability and inclusivity is how a brand can truly connect with their audience. Truth is, people love seeing themselves included in these stories. We are no longer in the era of fantasy, selling unrealistic expectations to move a product. Katherine Mateo, casting director and stylist: It’s just been long overdue. This was HUGE for the industry alone, and the world to witness. The world doesn’t see brawn men often in mainstream campaigns. Steven Green, model and photographer: I think because it’s never been done before on this type of platform. Why do you think the inclusion elicited such a strong reaction? HYPEBEAST: The recent Savage x Fenty men’s lookbook received a lot of positive feedback for including a plus-sized male model. Precious Lee and Akon Adichol on Vogue Italia‘s September 2020 covers Mark Borthwick To understand what progress fashion has made in integrating more body diversity, we spoke to Steven Green himself Katherine Mateo, stylist and casting director for brands such as Pyer Moss IMG Models manager Josh Stephens and model Zach Miko. While there are brands like Pyer Moss and Chromat which regularly show a diverse array of body types in their clothes, many luxury and sportswear brands alike still stick to the same sample-sized models season after season. But our time has come,” the artist wrote on her Instagram.īut the changes remain small. “I am the first big black woman on the cover of The first black anything feels overdue.

Vogue‘s American counterpart, meanwhile, chose musician and champion for body positivity Lizzo for its September cover. One of those models, Precious Lee, also snagged a spot one of Vogue Italia‘s September covers, as did plus-sized model Akon Adichol. Versace, for the first time in its history, included plus-sized models in its Spring/Summer 2021 runway show. This past season, however, did see some inroads in greater body diversity. Sample sizes and a lack of diversity up until now have made them money.” “The fashion industry does what makes the old guard of fashion money. And yet the fashion world, in particular luxury fashion, continues to lag behind. If the positive reaction to Savage x Fenty’s casting choices is anything to go by, there is clearly a market for more body diversity in fashion - and not just in womenswear, but across all genders. And it’s not as though there aren’t models to cast - all the way back in 2016, IMG Models launched its Brawn division for plus-sized male models, with Zach Miko as the first face signed to the board. The excitement over seeing a model such as Green wearing a simple pair of boxers shows just how rare it is for brands to embrace men of diverse sizes.