Ruling the runway
The era of the curve supermodel is finally here, and it’s about time. Meet the emerging stars and designers smashing size stereotypes
ESTER MANAS
This buzz brand of the moment is our happy place. Its catwalks are a celebration of colour, fabrics and silhouettes with all the feels.
Jay Jay wears: top and shorts, Ester Manas; shoes, Aldo.
Skye wears: dress, Ester Manas; shoes, Paris Texas.
Sophia wears: dress, Ester Manas
GANNI
Serving Scandi cool and stocked up to a size 24, its runway shows rep diversity in shape and size. Amen.
Jay Jay wears: vest and skirt, Ganni; corsage, Fan New Trimmings Ltd; ribbon, MacCulloch & Wallis
KAROLINE VITTO
Crafted to show off squishy bits rather than hide them, this designer made a fashion first by using only curve models in her debut catwalk show.
Sophia wears: top and skirt, Karoline Vitto
PEET DULLAERT
Dreamy draped dresses in delicate crinkle fabric and a size range we can get behind – up to a 32. PS, RiRi loves them, too. Just saying.
Skye wears: dress, Peet Dullaert; hat, Emma Brewin
FEDERICO CINA
Expect ultra-cool denim, hippy knits and tie-dye separates up to a size 28. On point in every way possible. The end. Jay Jay wears: jumpsuit, Federico Cina; shoes, Topshop
MEET THE MODEL One minute spent with Jay Jay Bol and you realise she’s something special. Her striking looks and magnetic personality have made her a style superstar, featuring in the biggest fashion magazines and campaigns for H&M, Olivia Rubin and Skims. She also has more energy and moves than Beyoncé. We said what we said.
MIAOU
Curvy supermodels Paloma Elsesser, Alva Claire, Roseline Lawrence and Precious Lee are all major fans of this brand. Our kind of girl gang. Sophia wears: corset and skirt, Miaou; shoes, Aldo
MEET THE MODEL There’s just no stopping Sophia Brennan. Conquering the Sydney runway scene be
