Vogue Italia Launches Vogue Curvy: Currently Starring 'Plus-Size' Models

by Lesley Kennedy (Subscribe to Lesley Kennedy's posts)
Posted Feb 24th 2010 at 6:21PM

Vogue Italia has launched a microsite dedicated to curvy fashion. Photo: Vogue.it

Calling all you curvy ladies!

Vogue Italia's new Web site is dedicating a section to you and all your womanly beauty.

Part of the magazine's regular site, Vogue Curvy's current homepage features video interviews with "plus-size" models Crystal Renn and Lizzie Miller.

"I have a perfect body," Miller tells the site. "Men go crazy for it and I'm proud of my tummy."

It's also got clothing and accessories inspired by "Mad Men" bodacious bombshell Christina Hendricks, daily wardrobe advice (a Marina Rinaldi jumpsuit, anyone?), curvy icons (America Ferrera) and a curvy blog (designers who love curves and great places to shop.)

The site is also looking to appeal to other often over-looked women with Vogue Black, another microsite, featuring stories on Tyra Banks, Grace Jones and Ciara, with more on black beauty, runway stars and more.

And Vogue Talents features up-and-coming designers.

Non parla Italiano? No problem. The site is available in English, as well.

A little love for the rest of us? Bellissimo!

And while we're on the topic, check out our exclusive interview with Crystal Renn and whether she thinks 'plus-size' models are a fleeting trend.

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Filed under: Fashion, News
Tags: Christina Hendricks, crystal renn, Curves, Curvy Women, lizzie miller, Plus-Size Fashion, Plus-Size models, vogue black, vogue curvy, vogue italia, vogue talents

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Kayt, 2-25-2010, 2:20PM

Whoever wrote this article obviously doesn't parla l'Italiano. It should've been "Non parli l'Italiano". "Non parla Italiano?" Means "He/She doesn't speak Italian?" and is missing the prefix. Way to come off as culturally ignorant, article-writer. If you're going to use a foreign language, at least check to make sure it's correct! If you don't know, LEAVE IT OUT.

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JD, 2-25-2010, 6:18PM

What about different dialects ????? Did you ever think of that???

Kayt, 2-25-2010, 6:23PM

Actually, JD, the errors made in this article were not based on dialects but on usage of prefixes and verb endings. Those things do not change from region to region in Italy, and I should know since I lived there.

heido, 2-25-2010, 7:24PM

WHO CARES ???!!!!

Michie Mead, 3-25-2010, 10:46AM

Good for you! I'm so sick and tired of Americans butchering foreign languages, and thinking it's okay. You'd think that the only language that really counts is English, and American English in particular. I'm a dual national - French and American - and can't believe how many Americans disrespect the French language - in spite of the fact that they use it for snob appeal. If you can't speak a foreign language, just stick to your own!

sfcat, 2-25-2010, 2:34PM

I'm less than thrilled with curvy meaning models in size 8-12. Size 16 is AVERAGE, so it's hard to see people like Renn as plus size, when plus size in dresses mean 18-32!

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Melissa, 2-25-2010, 3:28PM

Sooooo... they weigh 135 pounds instead of 115? I'm not exactly sure on what planet that would be considered "plus size"... but thumbs up for trying... i guess...

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gs, 2-25-2010, 5:31PM

5"6" 110# is curvy - the article is about fat chicks - you can have them all - the human race is starting to look like a dairy herd - big bulls and huge udders - disgusting - there is no hope

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Cherry, 2-25-2010, 6:44PM

Are you kidding me you idiot? 5'6" and 110 pounds is a size two you freak. A size two with long legs. My sister is 5'3" and 110 pounds and she is a size two. I'm 5'4" and 130 pounds (which is way under my BMI and healthy thank you very much) and my waist is a size four, legs a size six. I guarantee you that your idea of curvy is not. Wake up and step into the real world.

Kathy, 2-28-2010, 11:05AM

Beauty comes in all shapes and sizes. Open your mind, and view the world with wonder and maturity. We are all God's children, and we are all perfect. Do you question what is God's image?

001Blonde, 2-25-2010, 4:39PM

Mucho Buono Vogue!!! Go Italian Vogue!!! When I was actually in my early 20's I would LIVE for the fashion magazines as Vogue, etc for we stunningly sexy & slim people. I am happy to say that what goes around comes around. I THINK it's called KARMA!!! Now it is the time for the fashion magazines to feature the stunningly sexy & superb Plus-size Models and the haute couture fashion Designers that LOVE them!!!

P.S. IAbout KARMA...
I am now 50 years old and wear a Plus-size 2X, which is a 16-18 dress. My only consolation is that while I am 50, I still do look 25-29 years old. Cleanse & moisturize People!!! See you on Facebook!!!

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Phil, 2-25-2010, 9:44PM

Curvy should mean a real woman and not an anorexic child. However, curvy should not be a substitute for fat. "plus size" means just that...plus too much.

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Heather, 2-25-2010, 5:20PM

I am horrified when i read this magazines calling these women fat or chubby. They are far from it and probably never will be. I am 24 years old and 115 lbs and have a roll too does that make me fat too? jesus most men tell me i need to gain weight not lose weight. By this magazine posting this article makes you feel fat because these girls certainly arent. When i was 16 i was a walking skeleton. 70 lbs gross. anorexic was an under statement. I was addicted to not getting fat. Life as a teenager is hard enought with comments from peers but newspapers and magazines thinking they are high and mighty for posting articles or magazines just on curvy women. IF you want change how about posting the women without titling it curvy. make it seem like they were meant to be in that article because they are just as beautiful not that you put them in there to make a statement. any normal women who sits down will have some kind of ROLL unless i starve myself till my hair falls out

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B.1, 2-25-2010, 6:15PM

Heather, I'm thin. I don't starve myself. I eat right, no processed foods. If you are 115 and have a roll, then you may wish to exercise more. Weight is a bad indicator. Percent of fat is the more accurate, and a better indicator of how fit you are.
Also, you say you would much rather have meat on you bones. "Meat" is lean muscle, not adipose tissue. I'm a bit tired of people who describe excess fat as meat. It's not accurate, and implies a state of health that is false.
People complain about the use of thin models, but instead they should complain about our messed up food system that makes it nearly impossible to eat right. If you eat right and exercise, you'll look your best and you will find it take little effort to maintain an ideal weight.

Heather, 2-25-2010, 6:36PM

OH AND BY the way. the secret to less wrinkles if any when you get older is to gain weight. fat actually is neccessay to keep your face FIRM. that's why so many women look terrible at 40 when they are obsessed with working out and dieting. if you don't have fat your face will sag and leave permanent wrinkles. i much rather have meat on my bones and have a face that glows then be skinny and look like im 86

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jbjg24m, 2-25-2010, 5:43PM

is Crystal Renn really a man? kinda resembles one one a lot ! lol

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teltech543, 2-25-2010, 10:29PM

What do they consider a plus size model? Miller and Renn are good size women. Not plus size to me. Al least they are not like some of the moo cows you see in the grocery store grazing.

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Tbird, 2-25-2010, 8:29PM

Weli,IT'S ABOUT TIME! Congrats to Italian Vouge for FINALLY aknowlaging that sexy does not stop at size 12! Hopefully,they can feature modles size 16 to 50. (Yes a blonde model named Cindy Michaels graced the cover of BBW and it's pages in 1983.She was a size 50.) Vouge is finaly taping a very profitable plus sizee market. Designers,lead follow or get out of the way.

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luap, 2-25-2010, 8:00PM

WAY TOO MUCH MAKEUP!!!!!!! i wanna know what someone looks like..i never understood the purpose of all that paint on the face. if your ugly to yourself.. you wont portray your true self.. it will be an act to get attentionb.. there is a mate for everyone.. not that i can or would.. im not makin it with someone i cant see...

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