Plus Size Models In Or Out

So guys this was something that I just had to write about!

In one of my earlier post I informed you  guys of the Fashion for Hope Fashion Show taking place this Sunday October 18, 2009 at the Westin Grand.

Now I have to say that Inner Expressions is doing a wonderful job at putting on this event. They have been nothing but professional and absolutely a blast  to work with. However I cannot say the same for the designers and one in particular!

I am a plus size model meaning that I am a size 11/12, but we all know in the fashion industry that this can sometimes be frowned upon.

Because of my plus size I believe that I was only limited to two yes two scenes out of a total of nine. But I was fine with that becuase I do understand that I am not rail thin nor am I a size 6 or 8 (which would be pushing it in the Fashion Industry).

 During the dress rehersal all of the models were asked to report to their designers for their fitting. Well as I approached my designer and informed her that I was one of her models she kind of ignored me, until I informed her again that I was one of her models. Then she replied, oh they pick your models for you, I have never been in any shows were they pick the models for the dsigners (not saying this directly at me but speaking in general).

Now I could have taken this as an insult but I let it pass!

As she sized up the other girls and had them try on their outfits. I was kind of the odd girl out waiting patiently for something to be thrown at me. Not! I was informed that she simply did not bring anything in my size.

Ok, guys so that was all fine and dandy, so I agreed to meet with the designer at her store to be fitted for something. We exchanged information and I left the dress rehersal. Well later on that day I get a call from the designer stating that there was no need for me to come to the store because she had exceeded the amount of clothes for her scene and that she was really sorry! No worries, I replied!

Now you call this one! Was I thrown out of her scene simply because I was a plus size model. I think so but maybe I am reading to much into this one.

Pluse size models from what I see are in and mostly all of the major fashion agencies have now created a plus size division. Now guys I could let this stop me but I am not. That was simply her lost, because to me I think that it would have shown a little bit of diversity in her line if she could have shown that she was able to design clothes for normal size people!

Myself: B.Rai~ ( Awwww I am so adorable!

Cheers! B.Rai!