There’s a surge in popularity for plus-size modeling around the world. However, the industry of plus-size modeling is still going through obstacles on getting the right idea of what a plus-size model should look like. We’re used to seeing the beautiful set of curves on the plus-size section of ASOS, but most plus-size consumers prefer seeing a genuinely full-figured woman on a catalogue.
Full-figured, as in ample curves and a couple of natural “spare tires”. Surprisingly, a society that stresses on the importance of being thin has produced a bold and stunning full-figured Chinese plus-sized model that may in fact change what we know about plus-size modeling.
Zeng Jing made her dream to model a reality when she started modeling large-size garments for her clothing store. In 2008, Zeng published a series of offbeat photos of herself, including one half naked in a Nanjing newspaper and its affiliated website. Her boldness and confidence led to her being praised a beauty for the first time in her life.
“I think she is amazingly beautiful,” a commenter said, “It seems a bit unfair that overweight girls have long been excluded from the notion of beauty.”
Zeng had an even more empowering message to spread too: “I think someone needs to stand out and demonstrate our beauty because it’s not easy to be appreciated by society. I think I can be the one”.
Zeng Jing is lively and joyful. Zeng’s photographer praised her bright and optimistic personality while working with her. He wanted to portray confidence in his photos, and he got what he wanted.
Zeng Jing is truly a beautiful representation of an ideal plus-size model. You need her in your catalogue, ASOS! Here are some shots we found of Zeng Jing!
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