Plus Size Models in V Magazine

This is from MediaBistro's Fishbowl NY Blog:

V Magazine Saves Its Plus-Sized Issue With Actual Plus-Sized Models
By Drew Grant on Jan 05, 2010 02:00 PM
Two weeks ago, we were openly critical of Terry Richardson's photo shoot of "plus-sized" models for V magazine's Size Issue, saying that the skinny plus-sized model in the "Who Wears It Better" spread just proved that "even the term 'plus-size' doesn't really apply to most women in America."

Well, we spoke too soon. V has released more photos from its size issue, and this new crop of five models incorporate sexiness into a larger frame, something that's rarely been done with success in the fashion world.

But will the issue drive sales? Here's at least one: Meghan McCain wrote on her Twitter yesterday, "As a plus sized girl myself, I appreciate a magazine showing that sexy women aren't just size 0's. I am def buying this issue of V Magazine." And there has been an outpouring of well-wishes from the likes of Jezebel and Just Jared, two not-necessarily-fashion-mag-friendly blogs.

So does this count as a coup against fashion's skinny regime? Not necessarily. Much like the Glamour's spread last year, some critics have pointed out that "plus-sized" automatically means "mostly naked" to fashion photographers, and it's true that the V spread did incorporate nude/topless photos into its shoot. Then again, isn't fashion 90 percent about what you're not wearing? From Calvin Klein to Annie Leibovitz, the fashion world has always been saturated with a controversial stance of objectifying women's bodies. Incorporating models who more accurately represent the sizes of American women doesn't change that, it just helps us to redefine "sexy." And it's about time we did.

More pictures from the upcoming issue of V, after the jump.

Read More: V Magazine Preview --Models.com

It Wouldn't Be a 'Size' Issue If the Plus-Size Models Weren't Naked --NYMag.com

V Gives The World A Plus-Size Shoot Not Afraid To Flaunt Its Curves -- Jezebel

Curves Ahead In V Magazine -- Just Jared

Previously: V Magazine Navigates Minefield Of Plus-Sized Models