Plus-size Model

• Kate Dillon Levin began her career as a size 6 with Elite NYC, but after overcoming health issues (anorexia) eventually relaunched her career as a U.S. size 14 plus-size model. Dillon enjoyed a fast rise to fame via the covers and editorials of MODE Magazine, and has since notched up advertising campaigns for the top plus-size clothing retailers in the world. Dillon has appeared in several language editions of Vogue magazine, and has been photographed for high fashion magazines and campaigns by such photographers as Richard Avedon, Patrick Demarchelier, Helmut Newton, Francesco Scavullo, Mario Testino and Albert Watson. She has appeared in advertising for clients well outside of the usual plus-size œuvre such as Gucci, Isabella Rossellini's 'Manifesto' perfume, and Nine West. She was named one of People magazine's "50 Most Beautiful People" in 2000. Dillon was a featured guest during season 3 of the US network show America's Next Top Model, talking to contestants about body image and self-esteem.
• Katya Zharkova is a Russian plus-size model currently based in the United States. She is best known for her pictorial in the January 2012 issue of PLUS Model Magazine, which highlighted the disparities between real women and runway models. She is also one of the first plus-size models to appear in advertising for Frederick's of Hollywood.
• Lara Johnson has been modeling for over 14 years. Johnson signed with Ford Models in 1998. She has appeared in editorials for magazines including Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Mademoiselle, Mode, YM, Seventeen and Talk. An image from her editorial for Talk magazine was mentioned in the Sunday Times. In a 2001 issue of Glamour, she was photographed posing behind a statue of Venus de Milo, and her quote was published in the article. She was also a model for Stephanie Seymour's lingerie line. Lara was also in every Lane Bryant runway show since she signed with Ford Models.
• Laura Catterall first became known for appearing in several of Marc Fast's runway shows during London Fashion Week. She has also walked for Elena Miro. Catterall also appeared in an editorial in i-D magazine in 2009 along with other women with diverse body shapes. Other notable editorial work includes the cover and an editorial in French Cosmopolitan as well as an editorial in French Marie Claire's June 2010 issue.