PLUS MODEL MAGAZINE February 2016 Issue | Page 129

T L PAIGE interview by tiffany bank tiffanybank.net FB: facebook.com/TiffanyBank IG: @mstiffanybank TW: @TiffanyBank What made you decide to become a plus size model? I have always loved fashion. When I was younger I dreamed about being in the industry. I put those dreams on hold because Name: Paige D’Avino I felt that I would never fit in. All I ever saw in the media were Resides In: Cincinnati, Ohio models that were small, and I wasn’t that. I’ve always been a Height/Size: 5’9”/14-16 curvy girl. In high school, my mom would always encourage Click to View Online Portfolio My favorite quote: “The me to reach out to agency’s that represented plus size models. soul is dyed the color of its At that age, I wasn’t the most confident with my body. I wasn’t thoughts. Think only on those comfortable being called “plus size.” When I got a bit older, I things that are in line with your principles and can bear finally became truly comfortable with myself. I learned to love the light of day. The content and embrace what I once considered flaws so I decided to reach of your character is your out to agency’s that represented plus size models. I flew to NYC choice. Day by day, what you and I met with my lovely agent, Susan Georget. I ended up do is who you become. Your integrity is your destiny - it is the light that guides your way.” Heraclitus signing a contract with MSA curve! MSA is a great agency with such great people and I’m looking forward to growing with them.