Top 7 Influential Plus-Size Models Redefining Beauty

By Ashwin Sonwane 06/12/23 Instagram

Ashley Graham

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Jessica Gomes

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Iskra Lawrence

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Tess Holliday

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Nadia Aboulhosn

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Paloma Elsesser

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Barbie Ferreira

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The Future

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