Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · July 11, 2025 · Entertainment

Plus-Size Models Face Extinction: A Warning from the Fashion Frontline

Plus-size model Lynley Eilers has shared an alarming warning about diversity in the fashion industry

BOMBSHELL EXPOSE: Plus-Size Model Lynley Eilers Reveals Shocking Truth About Fashion Industry's Dark Secret

Get ready for a jaw-dropping exposé that will leave you gasping in disbelief! In a stunning TikTok video that has gone viral, plus-size model Lynley Eilers, size 18, is spilling the beans on the fashion industry's shocking truth: curvier models are disappearing from the scene!

The Extinction of Plus-Size Models

Lynley, who is a size 18, has previously modeled for a slew of big name companies such as Target, Selkie and The Perfect Magazine across both New York and Los Angeles

Lynley, a full-time plus-size model for five years, revealed in her explosive video that the community is facing an unprecedented crisis. "The plus-size models are going extinct," she declared, as the clip racked up over 741,200 views on thescholarlynote.com.

A Tight-Knit Community Turned Upside Down

Lynley, 27, detailed how the once-tight-knit community of plus-size models has been turned upside down. "We all know each other," she explained. "We see each other's work... And you know it's bad when those girls aren't working and those girls are messaging you and being like, 'Me too. I'm serving again.'"

'The plus-size models are going extinct,' she said in a passionate clip that has so far been viewed more than 741,200 times

The Shocking Reason Behind the Crisis

Lynley pinpointed Ozempic, the viral weight loss drug, as a major culprit behind the crisis. "Thin is in, and people losing a lot of weight," she said. "Therefore, these brands that launched plus-sized, extended sizes, they're discontinuing them."

Brands Backpedaling on Diversity

Lynley broke down a few reasons why she thinks there is a lack of work in her community, first citing Ozempic, the viral weight loss drug, as a reason

The model took aim at brands like Old Navy, which launched up to size 30 in-store, only to eliminate almost all plus sizes within a year. "What the actual f*?" she exclaimed.

Lynley also pointed out that brands are consistently launching extended sizing initiatives, only to abandon them later, citing poor sales as the reason. "They don't put the same amount of marketing and effort into those initiatives as they do into straight sizing," she said.

The Rise of 'Clipped-In' Models

In a shocking revelation, Lynley revealed that some plus-size brands are now hiring models who aren't even plus-size, simply to wear their clothes. "We're seeing plus-size brands hire girls that are not even plus-size that they're clipping into clothes, you know?"

The Consequences: Models Struggling to Survive

Lynley shared her own struggles to make ends meet, revealing that she's finding it hard to pay basic bills and is considering moving back home to save money. "It's severe... We know better," she said.

The Outpouring of Support (and Fury) from Fans

As the video went viral, fans took to the comments section to express their outrage and support for Lynley. "I'm gonna scream if I have to raise my kids in a '00s era fatphobic world. I thought we were on the right track," one commenter wrote.

Another fan shared: "In Australia, all my go-to plus-size brands are starting to remove their curve range! I didn't even think it was possible to go backwards like this. It's wild."

The Call to Action

Lynley's video has sparked a global conversation about the need for inclusivity and diversity in the fashion industry. As one commenter put it, "We clawed our way to a tiny bit of acceptable so slowly and it got rocked back so quickly."

Will you join the movement? Share your thoughts in the comments below!