The 5 hottest plus-size models in the industry

It's about time we see more and more plus-sized models being embraced. There was a time when all I'd see is skeletal skinny girls posing in clothing ads and on the cover of fashion magazines. The world's obsession with being frail thin was starting to take a very dangerous route. Hence why so many young girls these days struggle with eating disorders. 

But these ladies are here to do something about that awful trend! Here's how…

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I can't help but be excited about the fact that curvy chicas in the industry are now being recognized. The truth is ladies, real women don't come in a size zero. Here are five gorgeous plus-sized models that are redefining what society considers beautiful today!

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Jenni Runk

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This curvaceous beauty made news after H&M decided to feature her on their site as the face of their swimsuit line. It was definitely cool to see a plus-size woman model for a section that wasn’t necessarily for plus-sized clothing.

Toccara Jones

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Toccara first came into the spotlight after appearing as a contestant on America’s Next Top Model. The plus-sized model competed against skinnier girls on the show and even though she didn’t win, she was later booked under a plus-size modeling agency.

Ashley Graham

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The Lane Bryant model has also appeared in fashion magazines like Latina and Vogue. Back in 2010 Ashley appeared on the Late Night With Jay Leno show discussing a plus-size  commercial she was in that was banned for supposedly showing too much skin.

Chloe Marshall

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The plus-sized British model made it as a finalist for the Miss England beauty pageant competition. She later was signed to a contract with Models Plus agency.

Saffi Karina

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Saffi originally worked as a regular model, but decided to pursue plus-size modeling after being dropped by her agency. It’s inspiring to see a woman not compromise her health for her career.