In conservative Singapore, plus-size actors take centre stage
There are signs that the traditional view that only slim can be beautiful is being challenged.
Sun Feb 27 2022
Yadim protests against Plus-size Pageant Gala Night
Nasrudin Hassan said that the programme was exploiting women and nurturing a hedonistic culture.
Sat Dec 19 2020
You'll be seeing the term 'size-inclusive' more and more - why and what it means
A small step for fashion, a big step for women who don't correspond to the usual diktats imposed by the sector? Well, yes and no.
Tue Sep 15 2020
Plus-Sized And All-Dressed Up With Everywhere To Go
Plus-sized Ratna Devi Manokaran spent years of her life trying to change herself to 'fit in'. Today, she is on a mission to empower women like her with The Curve Cult.
Wed Jul 24 2019
What Christian Sirianio's bold, brilliant clothes tell us about designing for plus-size women
He understands how to work in larger sizes and his collection is especially adept at showing plus-size women at their best.
Tue Sep 13 2016
A plus-size challenge to S.Korea's beauty 'norm'
South Korean plus-size model Vivian Geeyang Kim is facing down online trolls in her defiant campaign to persuade curvy women they have nothing to be ashamed of.
Mon Sep 05 2016
Paris fashion looks to 'fat ladies' for inspiration
Rising Dutch designer Liselore Frowijn revealed a colourful collection to light up autumn-winter inspired by the feminist artist Niki de Saint Phalle's proudly voluptuous "Nanas".
Thu Mar 03 2016
Selling plus-size clothing isn't just good for business. It's also the right thing to do
Selling plus-size clothing is good for business and is also the right thing, says Andrea Kuchinski the owner of From Thick to Thin.
Fri Sep 18 2015
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024