Are plus size women SEXY?
Mumbai: The latest issue of international fashion magazine V is dedicated to skimpily clad, large and curvy female models flaunting their flabby tummies, powerful thighs and fleshy midsections. The editors of the publication mean no insult to large-sized women but instead want to prove a point — that everybody in this world is beautiful. This issue has stirred up a debate worldwide and while some have praised the decision to highlight larger models as bold, others have criticised it. DNA asked Mumbaikars what they think… Keep it thin Perfect women models on our magazine covers have a great aspirational value attached to them. Other women tend to look up to them. It could be a risky business proposition if you want to feature large-sized models. It’s not the right time for India as a market to experiment with such a thing. Maybe few years down the line, when the market is more mature, people will be open to seeing a large model on the cover. – Dabboo Ratnani, photographer It’s actually
