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Wait, There Were Plus-Size Male Models at Fashion Week?
Episode 24416th July 2024 • Heavy Conversation • Heavy Conversation
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There were less plus-size male models at Milan and Paris Fashion Week this year. We discuss the state of big men's fashion and why the outlook isn't so pretty right now. 

https://www.voguebusiness.com/story/fashion/the-vogue-business-spring-summer-2025-menswear-size-inclusivity-report

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