In an op-ed for The Business of Fashion, President of IMG Models Ivan Bart argues that fashion is making significant strides toward more diverse industry ideals of beauty.
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Some of the most memorable experiences from my career in the modelling world have been helping my clients break down barriers and blaze new trails on issues such as size. I would gladly march and protest for change, but having the ability to affect the industry from the inside is key. True change comes from within.
At IMG Models, we are furthering the conversation around true, diverse beauty. Last year, we welcomed Ashley Graham, Danielle Redman, Inga Eiriksdottir, Julie Henderson, and Marquita Pring to IMG Models’ main board, where they joined Tara Lynn. We treat each of these women as an individual, rather than a separate plus-size division, which has opened the door to major opportunities with editors, casting directors and brands.
We represent models ranging from sample size to plus size, from juniors to octogenarians, and everything in between. It’s our job to find opportunities that are right for each of them and to offer the fashion industry a truly diverse pool of talent.
