NYFW plus-size model slams Louis Vuitton for never showcasing bigger bodies

10 September 2023 , 09:00

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Sam Paige has hit out at the brand (Image: sampaigepix/Instagram)

Sam Paige is a much-loved and highly followed freelance plus-size model and TikTok influencer who has walked the runway at New York Fashion Week.

And in an exclusive chat with The Mirror, the confident model who exudes body positivity has slammed high-end couture brand Louis Vuitton for never showcasing bigger bodies on the runway. Not impressed with the way in which bigger bodies are represented during the most fashionable week in the Big Apple, Sam has spoken of the brands that aren't being as inclusive as they could be.

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Sam Paige has amassed a huge following on social media after sharing body confident snaps online (sampaigepix/Instagram)

Sam has walked the runway at NYFW this season (sampaigepix/Instagram)

Sam has appeared at Miami Swim Week and has walked at NYFW on several occasions in the past. "The main person that I've been walking for, for this whole time, is a label called the Krissy King label, and she's always included me since the beginning of her walk, and that's really amazing and inspiring to be a part of that, but there's a lot of people who don't have any plus size people walk for them," she spilled, before touching on the brands that aren't as inclusive, representative or celebrative of models and bodies that aren't a size 0 or a size 4.

While talking about the very few brands that are inclusive of plus-size people, Sam touched on how Precious Lee is currently the "it girl" in the world of fashion. She said: "She's kind of like the 'it girl' right now, replacing Ashley Graham, who just their kids or whatever, wasn't modeling for the past few years."

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Then, while speaking about how the few brands that do have plus-size models, they will all mostly have Precious Lee walk for them. "Any of the brands that do offer plus size have Precious walk. But I think some of these brands are offering some sizes, [but] they're just not representing it, like Versace goes up to a 3XL or 4XL in some of their items like their robes or other pieces."

"But I don't think Louis Vuitton has had a plus size person walk in any of their stuff, I don't think Prada has had a plus size person walk," Sam went on. She then explained how it appears to be "major brands" that aren't very inclusive but touched on how small brands that "have the opportunity to represent everyday people" still don't have extended sizing.

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