Editor's Note: This interview is part of an ongoing Star series highlighting Kansas Citians from historically underrepresented communities and their impact on our region. The series builds on The Star ...

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The fashion world stood still on February 20, 2020, when Paloma Elsesser and Jill Kortleve became the first "plus-size" models to walk Fendi in the house's history. It wasn't just another runway show ...

New York Fashion Week has long been a stage for boundary-pushing visuals and creative, artistic ideas. This season, couture designer Renee Cafaro aims to redefine the stage by the very scales of ...

In 2023, Paloma Elsesser made history as the first plus‑size model to win the prestigious Fashion Awards’ Model of the Year. She then walked in the 2024 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, proving her ...

Jorge Fuller shares his journey as a plus-size Black male model, changing Kansas City’s fashion with body positivity and inspiring self-expression. Jerome Hutchinson Editor's Note: This interview is ...