PLUS MODEL MAGAZINE December 2015 Holiday issue | Page 156

Ashley is paving the way for curvy women and
designers to be included and showcased in a
positive way. She is confident in herself and
her body and shows it to the world and that is
very inspiring to me.

What is the plus industry like in your
hometown?

I’m from Orange County and the plus industry
here is almost nonexistent. I work out of LA
and there is a plethora of clothing stores,
department stores, and print jobs that allow
curvy women to be represented.

Finish this sentence:
The plus industry is…

The plus industry is: A thriving industry that’s
growing exponentially because there are
pioneers fighting for all women to be equal
regardless of size, color, or orientation! For
example, NYFWPlus in New York opened up
doors for curvy designers to showcase their
beautiful collections. I’m excited to see the
evolution of the plus industry in high fashion!
Photography by Paige Craig