PLUS MODEL MAGAZINE February 2016 Issue | Page 129
T
L
PAIGE
interview by tiffany bank
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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
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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.