PLUS MODEL MAGAZINE December 2015 Holiday issue | Page 18

letter from
the editor
madeline jones | editor-in-chief

They say hindsight is 20/20, but for me, looking back at 2015 brings a lot of emotions to the
forefront. The plus size industry has never been as recognized as it is today. From the cover
of People Magazine featuring a size-22 model to Ashley Nell Tipton winning Project Runway,
there is no denying the industry has made its mark and reached new levels in society. The body
positive movement has been influential in promoting self love as well as the plus size health and
wellness movement. We are on TV, radio, magazines, newspapers
and thanks to Lane Bryant, billboards.

So what is next?

Instead of waiting for the next big thing, it’s time for us to push the momentum even further. We
have women inside our industry that are smart, talented and have important things to say. There
is nothing wrong with admiring confidence in women who embrace their bodies, but confidence
comes in many ways. Confidence comes from within and as the year comes to an end, I would
love for all of us to embrace a new year of opportunities. Let’s encourage the women who are
reaching out to the sisters on the right and left of her and do the same. I would like to see us
support the indie designers and brands who are reaching out to us. Yes, we all want to get those