Top 10 Curve & Brawn Models of 2022

CURVE

Ashley Graham

Being a big believer in beauty beyond size and advocate for body positivity and inclusion, Ashley Graham is one of the most well known plus size models within the modelling industry.
As one of the most flourishing model figures, she has not only appeared in high fashion runways and editorial covers like Vogue but she also has her own line of lingerie and swimwear and has appeared as a judge on America’s Next Top Model.
Country: America
Agency: IMG
Height: 177cm
Size: 16
Instagram: @ashleygraham

Robyn Lawley

Robyn is one of the first plus-size models to be featured on the cover of Australian Vogue.
Born in Sydney, she started modelling from the young age of 16 and has always been a fierce advocate for body diversity in the industry -she even held a boycott against Victoria Secret’s Fashion Show for the lack of it. Robyn has also launched her own swimwear line in collaboration with Bond-Eye Swimwear and an Audible Original podcast due to her experiences and challenges with her health condition.
Country: Australia
Agency: Bella Model Management
Height: 183cm
Size: 14
Instagram: @robynlawley

Kate Wasley

Perth-raised curve model Kate Wasley first started her modelling career through instagram.
She is well known across her social media for her influence for being a body-positive model and her initiative campaign called ‘Any Body’ which aimed to encourage self-love amongst women with their body shape. She represents and has modelled for various brands such as Avenue The Label, Forever 21, Lorna Jane and many more.
Country: Australia
Agency: Vivien’s Models
Height: 180cm
Size: 18/20
Instagram: @katewas_

Paloma Elleser

Paloma was first discovered on Instagram by the makeup artist Pat McGrath.
Since then she has been walking shows for brands like Alexander McQueen, Fendi, Salvatore Ferragamo and continues to break through with her model achievements including a US Vogue solo cover and being the first plus-size model to receive an award for the Models.com Model of the Year at the end of 2020. Other than modelling for various brands she also made her screen acting debut in the Safdie brother’s Uncut Gems in 2019.
Country: America
Agency: IMG
Height: 171 cm
Size: 14
Instagram: @palomija

Precious Lee

As the first Black curve model to be featured on American Vogue, Precious Lee continues to transform the industry with her presence and work not only as a model, but also as an actress, writer and activist. Ever since she walked Milan Fashion Week in 2020, she has continued on achieving multiple successes – becoming the first curve model to walk the Versace runway and the only curve model in the label’s 2021 spring campaign.
At the most recent Fashion Week in New York, she walked 7 shows and never ceases to amaze others with her fierce personality and beliefs.
Country: America
Agency: IMG /WME
Height: 171 cm
Size: 14/16
Instagram: @preciouseexoxo

BRAWN

Zach Miko

Zack Miko is one of the most well-known plus-size models within the industry.
Having been selected by the president of IMG himself, Zach has broken through modelling barriers and became IMG’s very first male plus-size model within their Brawn Model division.
His success and presence from working with renowned brands like Target in the US, appearing on America’s Next Top Model and walking the Dolce and Gabbana runway has opened up many more conversations of inclusion within the industry as well as opportunities for Brawn models to be signed.
Country: America
Agency: IMG
Height: 198 cm
Size: 50 L US
Instagram: @zackmiko

John Toth

Despite football being his first love, Jon first started working as a plus-size model as a side gig and it has been working out for him ever since. It all started with his fiancée questioning the lack of brawn models and suggested her partner go for it.
Although Jon thought it was a joke at first, he later on signed with IMG and became part of the Calvin Klein Campaign in 2019. Both making it in the NFL and the modelling industry is extremely difficult and this guy strives to ace both.
Country: America
Agency: IMG
Height: 196 cm
Size: 50 L UK
Instagram: @jtoeth

Matt Wriken

Similarly to Troth, Matt Wirken started off as an athlete; a professional rugby player.
Matt has worked on photoshoots and campaigns for Target, Everlane and Bonobos. He is featured in The Big Up’n Comers podcast series with Zach Miko about the rise of their modelling careers as well as their tips and tricks for those who may be considering a similar pathway.
Country: America
Agency: IMG
Height: 199 cm
Size: 48 L US
Instagram: @wirkenmane

Nemar Parchment

As one of the new models within the Brawn models division, Nemar’s energy is all about expressing himself and using his own career pathway to assist others who also want to break boundaries in entering the modelling industry. His instagram is one avenue in showing his bright personality and sense of street style fashion.
He often models for ASOS’ men’s plus size line and loves that he is representing others as well with his work.
Country: America
Agency: IMG
Height: 185 cm
Size: 48 L US
Instagram: @kingparchment

Myles David

Myles David, yet another model within the Brawn division was signed by IMG.
Myles has modelled for the brands such as Levis and as well as being an ambassador for brands, also hosts the podcast ‘missingpointspods’ where he opens up conversations and enjoys talking about the things he is passionate about such as pop culture and tennis.
Country: America
Agency: IMG
Height: 193 cm
Size: 52 L US
Instagram: @_mylesaway_