{"id":433238,"date":"2026-01-25T13:46:05","date_gmt":"2026-01-25T12:46:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/?p=433238"},"modified":"2026-01-25T13:46:05","modified_gmt":"2026-01-25T12:46:05","slug":"plage-mannequin-plus-size-paloma-elsesser-surprend-detail-mode-tendance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/mannequinat-inclusif\/mannequins\/beach-model-plus-size-paloma-elser-surprises-with-a-trendy-fashion-detail-433238","title":{"rendered":"On the beach, plus-size model Paloma Elsesser surprises with a trendy fashion detail"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Paloma Elsesser, a leading figure in inclusive modeling, continues to redefine the rules. Recently, she turned heads with a striking appearance in a black, rhinestone-embellished swimsuit, once again cementing her place among contemporary fashion icons.<\/p>\n<h2> A black outfit with rhinestones: a detail that changes everything<\/h2>\n<p> Known for her commitment to body diversity in the fashion industry, Paloma Elsesser continues to make headlines. Spotted on a beach in a black swimsuit embellished with sparkling rhinestones, the American plus-size model stood out with a look that was both simple and ultra-trendy.<\/p>\n<p>The classic black swimsuit is reinvented here in a sophisticated form thanks to rhinestone embellishments. On Paloma Elsesser, this piece takes on a whole new dimension: it doesn&#39;t just follow the trend, it redefines it. By focusing on this sparkling detail, the American plus-size model proves that elegance and boldness can coexist on bodies that defy the norms imposed by the traditional industry. <\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DTTW92-ia1D\/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\"> View this post on Instagram <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"> <a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DTTW92-ia1D\/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by paloma elsesser (@palomija)<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2> An emblematic figure of change<\/h2>\n<p> Paloma Elsesser is not simply a muse for major brands \u2013 she is also a powerful voice in the fight for fairer and more inclusive body representation. Since her debut, she has championed more inclusive fashion, both on the catwalk and in advertising campaigns. This recent sartorial choice is therefore part of a broader approach: asserting her right to elegance, visibility, and confidence, regardless of her measurements.<\/p>\n<h2> A trend that is taking hold beyond the norms<\/h2>\n<p> The allure of sparkling details on swimwear isn&#39;t new, but its adoption by figures like Paloma Elsesser gives it a new dimension. By highlighting a rhinestone-embellished swimsuit, she offers a chic and assertive alternative for those who want to shine in a different way. Fashion, here, becomes a means of personal expression, a space for freedom.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, Paloma Elsesser continues to prove that fashion has no size, only style. By embellishing a classic beachwear piece with rhinestones, she presents a modern, inclusive, and undeniably chic vision. More than just a look, this appearance is a manifesto: one of assertive elegance, accessible to all, and of an industry evolving towards greater diversity and representation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Paloma Elsesser, a leading figure in inclusive modeling, continues to redefine the rules. 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Profiles, photo shoots and first-hand accounts showcase body diversity in fashion.<\/p>\n<h2>What you'll find in the Models section<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Plus-size and curvy models<\/strong>: Ashley Graham, Paloma Elsesser, Candice Huffine, Denise Bidot and other models changing how curvy bodies are seen.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Models over 50<\/strong>: careers that keep going or start late, and gray hair worn proudly on the runway.<\/li>\n<li><strong>First-hand accounts<\/strong>: weight criticism, beauty pressure, regretted cosmetic procedures: models share what happens behind the scenes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Style and looks<\/strong>: beach outfits, vintage dresses, corsets and retro pieces, model looks that inspire our own wardrobes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diverse backgrounds<\/strong>: from Japan to India by way of Mongolia, models shaking up an industry that long looked the same.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Why do plus-size models matter so much?<\/h2>\n<p>Plus-size models let you see a garment on a body close to your own, which helps you picture yourself in it and choose your size. Their presence in campaigns and on runways also carries symbolic weight: it shows that a curvy body can be photographed with the same aesthetic standards as any other. Many of them use their platform to speak out about fatphobia, photo retouching or mental health, and have become leading voices of the body positivity movement.<\/p>\n<h2>Our take on models<\/h2>\n<p>Our guiding principle: talk about models through their careers, their style and what they have to say, rather than through comments on their weight. When one of them changes shape, we share her words, not the judgments aimed at her. From international supermodels to models spotted on social media, the same rule applies: no body is a \u201cbefore\u201d or an \u201cafter.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Articles to start with<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The story of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/mannequinat-inclusif\/mannequins\/hayley-hasselhoff-mannequin-plus-size-casse-codes-beaute-429611\">Hayley Hasselhoff, a plus-size model challenging beauty norms<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/mannequinat-inclusif\/mannequins\/japanese-model-nicole-fujita-is-shaking-things-up-428364\">Nicole Fujita, the Japanese model<\/a> shaking up the rules with a smile.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/mannequinat-inclusif\/mannequins\/greek-model-ghanem-fascinates-internet-users-437257\">Grece Ghanem, a model in her 60s<\/a> who proves style has no age.<\/li>\n<li>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/mannequinat-inclusif\/mannequins\/fattened-criticized-model-appearance-breaks-silence-438092\">model criticized for her appearance<\/a> breaks her silence.<\/li>\n<li>The career of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/mannequinat-inclusif\/mannequins\/daphne-selfes-journey-as-an-active-model-until-age-97-437713\">Daphne Selfe, who kept modeling until 97<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<h3>What is a plus-size model?<\/h3>\n<p>A plus-size model, also called a curve model, models clothing beyond the sizes usually shown on the runway. There's no official threshold: agencies and brands set their own criteria, which vary by country and by type of work, whether runway, catalog or advertising.<\/p>\n<h3>What's the difference between plus-size and curvy models?<\/h3>\n<p>\u201cPlus size\u201d refers to a size category, while \u201ccurvy\u201d describes a figure with pronounced curves, especially at the hips and bust. A curvy model may wear in-between sizes, between straight sizes and plus sizes, often called midsize. None of these labels has an official definition, and some models reject them.<\/p>\n<h3>Who are the most famous plus-size models?<\/h3>\n<p>Among the best-known plus-size models internationally are Ashley Graham, Paloma Elsesser, Candice Huffine, Tara Lynn and Denise Bidot. They have posed for major brands and fashion magazines, and use their fame to champion broader body representation.<\/p>\n<p>Keep exploring: our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/mannequinat-inclusif\">Inclusive modeling<\/a> section, our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/mannequinat-inclusif\/devenir-mannequin-grande-taille\">becoming a plus-size model<\/a>, our advice on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/mannequinat-inclusif\/castings\">plus-size castings<\/a> and our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/psycho\/bodypositive\">Body positive<\/a> articles.<\/p>","parent":920,"count":216,"filter":"raw","cat_ID":5724,"category_count":216,"category_description":"<p>The Models section of <strong>The Body Optimist<\/strong> tells the stories, voices and looks of models from around the world, with special attention to those widening beauty standards: plus-size and curvy models, models over 50 and unconventional beauties. Profiles, photo shoots and first-hand accounts showcase body diversity in fashion.<\/p>\n<h2>What you'll find in the Models section<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Plus-size and curvy models<\/strong>: Ashley Graham, Paloma Elsesser, Candice Huffine, Denise Bidot and other models changing how curvy bodies are seen.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Models over 50<\/strong>: careers that keep going or start late, and gray hair worn proudly on the runway.<\/li>\n<li><strong>First-hand accounts<\/strong>: weight criticism, beauty pressure, regretted cosmetic procedures: models share what happens behind the scenes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Style and looks<\/strong>: beach outfits, vintage dresses, corsets and retro pieces, model looks that inspire our own wardrobes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diverse backgrounds<\/strong>: from Japan to India by way of Mongolia, models shaking up an industry that long looked the same.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Why do plus-size models matter so much?<\/h2>\n<p>Plus-size models let you see a garment on a body close to your own, which helps you picture yourself in it and choose your size. Their presence in campaigns and on runways also carries symbolic weight: it shows that a curvy body can be photographed with the same aesthetic standards as any other. Many of them use their platform to speak out about fatphobia, photo retouching or mental health, and have become leading voices of the body positivity movement.<\/p>\n<h2>Our take on models<\/h2>\n<p>Our guiding principle: talk about models through their careers, their style and what they have to say, rather than through comments on their weight. When one of them changes shape, we share her words, not the judgments aimed at her. From international supermodels to models spotted on social media, the same rule applies: no body is a \u201cbefore\u201d or an \u201cafter.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Articles to start with<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The story of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/mannequinat-inclusif\/mannequins\/hayley-hasselhoff-mannequin-plus-size-casse-codes-beaute-429611\">Hayley Hasselhoff, a plus-size model challenging beauty norms<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/mannequinat-inclusif\/mannequins\/japanese-model-nicole-fujita-is-shaking-things-up-428364\">Nicole Fujita, the Japanese model<\/a> shaking up the rules with a smile.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/mannequinat-inclusif\/mannequins\/greek-model-ghanem-fascinates-internet-users-437257\">Grece Ghanem, a model in her 60s<\/a> who proves style has no age.<\/li>\n<li>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/mannequinat-inclusif\/mannequins\/fattened-criticized-model-appearance-breaks-silence-438092\">model criticized for her appearance<\/a> breaks her silence.<\/li>\n<li>The career of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/mannequinat-inclusif\/mannequins\/daphne-selfes-journey-as-an-active-model-until-age-97-437713\">Daphne Selfe, who kept modeling until 97<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<h3>What is a plus-size model?<\/h3>\n<p>A plus-size model, also called a curve model, models clothing beyond the sizes usually shown on the runway. 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