How this ranking works
Curve and plus-size models in the GetModel directory (membership curated from public record). Ordered by the GetModel Influence Score — a 0–100 composite of verified Instagram audience (50%), Wikipedia readership over the last 90 days (35%) and global Wikipedia coverage — language editions (15%); inputs are our own scans, log-normalized against the ranked corpus. Snapshot: 2026-06-11.
The top-ranked plus-size model is Ashley Graham — GetModel Influence Score 76.3.
Ashley Graham
The first size-16 model on a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover - a body-positivity pioneer who turned 'curve' modelling into a mainstream business.
Iskra Lawrence
British curve model and longtime face of Aerie's unretouched campaigns, known for body-positive advocacy to a multimillion social audience.
Tess Holliday
American plus-size model who founded the #effyourbeautystandards movement and became the first model of her size signed to a major agency.
Paloma Elsesser
The psychology student turned 'New Supers' cover star - the first curve model named Model of the Year at the British Fashion Awards.
Hunter McGrady
American curve model and one of the most prominent plus-size models in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue history.
Precious Lee
American curve model who made history in Versace's SS21 show and has fronted campaigns for Moschino and Michael Kors.
Candice Huffine
American curve model, a Pirelli Calendar and Vogue Italia cover star and one of the defining figures of the size-inclusive movement.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is #1 in the Top Plus-Size Models 2026?
- The top-ranked plus-size model is Ashley Graham — GetModel Influence Score 76.3.
- How is the Top Plus-Size Models 2026 ranked?
- Curve and plus-size models in the GetModel directory (membership curated from public record). Ordered by the GetModel Influence Score — a 0–100 composite of verified Instagram audience (50%), Wikipedia readership over the last 90 days (35%) and global Wikipedia coverage — language editions (15%); inputs are our own scans, log-normalized against the ranked corpus. Snapshot: 2026-06-11.
- How many entries are in the Top Plus-Size Models 2026?
- The Top Plus-Size Models 2026 currently features 7 entries. Curve and plus-size models in the GetModel directory (membership curated from public record). Ordered by the GetModel Influence Score — a 0–100 composite of verified Instagram audience (50%), Wikipedia readership over the last 90 days (35%) and global Wikipedia coverage — language editions (15%); inputs are our own scans, log-normalized against the ranked corpus. Snapshot: 2026-06-11.