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Fashion's Plus-Size Progress Reverses, Model Warns
27 Jun
Summary
- Plus-size model notes a 2024 'backslide' in fashion's inclusivity.
- Some brands that previously hired her have removed plus-size offerings.
- McGrady urges consumers not to conform to shifting fashion trends.
Plus-size model Hunter McGrady has voiced concerns about a perceived "backslide" in fashion's embrace of larger bodies. As of June 2026, McGrady noted that some brands that previously featured her have recently removed plus-size offerings. She described this trend as a step backward for inclusivity in the fashion industry.
McGrady also addressed the cultural impact of rising weight loss medications, including GLP-1 drugs. She stated that the primary concern is society's reaction to these medications rather than the drugs themselves. The model emphasized that individuals in larger bodies deserve visibility and access within the fashion world.
Preparing for recent industry events, McGrady found outfit options to be disappointingly limited. She encouraged consumers to resist the pressure to alter their bodies to align with fluctuating fashion trends.
