Tabria Majors is making a statement about fashion accessibility after the designer showcased limited size inclusivity on the runway at New York Fashion Week.

The plus-size model and designer shared a video on her Instagram Wednesday that she made in response to the lack of representation seen across the brand exhibited in New York City. She acknowledged that “there’s no longer just one body type represented on the runway” and that “the fashion industry has made strides in terms of inclusivity” during the six years she’s worked in it. “It just isn’t enough,” she said, as the clothing offered to Plus consumers continues to be limited in style and not available in stores.

Major first appeared on camera in her underwear to share her thoughts on the progress, or lack thereof, of the fashion industry. It appeared on her body.

“I’m a size 16 and you can’t find merchandise like this off the rack,” Majors said, a tweed suit covering her figure. Between 16 and 18. But her shopping experience is very different than, say, a woman who is a size 4. Plus size people are often an afterthought when it comes to fashion, which is very unfortunate. can’t afford such beautiful clothes. I often wonder why my big body limits my access to quality fashion.

It has been done time and time again, as advocates of body inclusivity emphasized the limited options available to plus-size customers in conversations praising the evolution of the industry. It’s a discussion. Even the latest trends, like micro miniskirts, are “created with this very thin body in mind.” power of plus Author Gianluca Russo.

In the video, Majors noted, “It’s always frustrating to find basic clothing essentials: good denim, a nice coat, a well-made suit.” : “Even getting a custom piece is difficult because it’s often impossible to find a designer who can and is willing to create plus-size forms. That day, we They want the same luxury as everyone else. Whether someone is a size 16 or 26, they should be able to wear whatever they want and have access to it.

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To prove her claim, Majors turned to NYFW and said they counted the pieces presented to see how many were displayed on larger bodies. At 75%, here are the results: Over 3,000 pieces were submitted, less than 100 of which were worn by curvy/plus models,” she wrote in the post’s caption. I’ve been very generous with what I consider curves/pluses, so the number is actually less than that.”

She continued, “Brands are always trying to hop on the inclusivity train, but body inclusivity seems to be left out of the conversation. Even though that’s what started this whole inclusivity movement.” I just hope the brand listens to us once…”

Majors’ comments section is inundated with support from fans, followers, and fellow models.

“It couldn’t be better!!!” commented curvy model Chloe Marshall.

sports illustration swimsuit Model Yumi Nu writes, “Always speak the facts.”

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