Plus sized fashion 

Vivienne is no stranger to controversy, but her take on plus-sized modeling might be her most heated argumentative. While her size range is relatively inclusive, many steps must be taken towards a "woke" fashion line for all bodies, shapes, and sizes. Since her passing, no steps have been taken to make her line inclusive of more curved bodies of women and men. The designer, who passed in 2022, was an avid climate change activist and stated that "families who can’t afford to buy organic should “simply eat less." While she has had plus-sized models on her runway before, her line isn't considered "plus-sized inclusive."  

"Fashioning Fat" is a book that discusses the problems of having a body type outside of societal norms. From mid-sized to plus-sized, the fashion industry has always closed its doors to models of different stature and sizing. One of the hardest things with modeling is food; a lot of models struggle with disorders and unhealthy relationships with food when, in reality, society has a problem with their differences. Around 50% of models struggle with some form of eating disorder, resulting in damage to their bodies. Plus-sized models make up the majority of that 50%, and with Vivienne Westwood's stance on climate change, she encourages everyone to become organic eaters and watch what they consume. A statement like that can be extremely harmful for those who struggle with their bodies and how they're perceived in the eyes of others. 

Photos From Left to Right: 

Barbie Ferrera wearing Vivienne Westwood on a red carpet 

A plus-sized model walking for Vivienne Westwood

Below are some examples of Vivienne Westwood's sizing charts from her website. (Note: the second image is the sizing of sweaters).