There is a quiet and lasting erasure that lives on the edge of fashion and media. Here, plus-sized bodies are still treated as a niche, with the identity of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) flattened into stereotypes. But in the space of plus-sized AAPI influencers, something powerful is in bloom.
Beyond digital platforms, fashion campaigns and grassroots movements, a growing group of plus-size AAPI influencers and activists created a vibrant, visible presence. Their job isn’t just fashion. It is about embodying, belonging, and breaking the silence of generations. It is about regaining joy in the face of invisibility.
These creators challenge tired stories that tell AAPI people that they are small, quiet and compliant. They respect their legacy while expressing themselves boldly, colorfully and without apologizing. Their presence reminds us that fat release, cultural pride, and narcissism are deeply connected and beautifully expressed.
This list isn’t just about style and social reach. It celebrates the impact of fully appearing in a world that is not always built to embrace you. These are plus size AAPI influencers you need to know. Not only because they are trendsetters, but because they are changemakers.
When we celebrate AAPI Heritage Month, we offer this list as both a compliment and an invitation. This is not only to celebrate, learn, support and celebrate these pioneers this month, but always.
10 Plus Size AAPI Influencers and Activists Celebrate in 2025
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Lauren Chanmodels, designers and LGBTQ+ advocates from China and the Middle East continue to break fashion barriers. In 2025, she made history as the first lesbian to adorn the covers Swimsuit with sports illustrations solo. As the founder of HenningLauren, a luxury brand for professional plus-sized women, remains a major voice at the intersection of size, oddity and cultural identity.
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Jaanvi Omkar hatredIndia’s plus-size models and cultural influencers combine elegance with tradition and activity. Known for her Viral Surrey series and her title as Mrs. Asia International Plus Size and Maharashtra supermodel, Jhanvi is proof that heritage and self-love should be able to exist and beautifully.
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Bishanbadusthe UK’s first Asian plus-size model uses her British and Indian heritage to challenge cultural and size-based stereotypes. From pageants to global campaigns and her fashion line, Girls like meBishambar’s work defends South Asian women and demands that fashion create space for a larger, brown body without apologizing.
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Sakshi Sindwanivibrant Indian fashion creators and models are redefineing beauty on the global stage. From her fun and high-style Instagram feed to her headline-making red carpet debut with L’Oreal at Cannes in 2025, Sakshi takes up space and makes South Asian plus-size representations fully in technicolor glory.
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Yumi NuJapanese Dutch models, musicians and designers continue to expand her legacy with the launch of Nu 22An inclusive elevated fashion line in size that easily blends minimalist coolness with streetwear. As the former Sports illustration included Coverstar and founder Yumi builds a world where not only can you see a plus-sized Asian body, but she is styled with intention and power.
Amanda YaoChinese fashion designers and advocates of physical agility are leading the comprehensive movement of China’s size. Her brand Yue designs offer a bold and lively style that challenges traditional ideas about what plus-sized women should wear. Amanda’s message, often shared on Xiaohongshu, is clear: reject the anxiety of the body and dress for joy.
NaberanurBangladeshi-American content creators, entrepreneurs and advocates continue to inspire her lifestyle brands. Love and Noor And her dedication to self-love in all sizes. Through her social media presence, writing and advocacy, she invites plus-size South Asian women into a world where softness is strength and beauty is endless.
Have you found some new people to follow?
These plus-size AAPI influencers are not just showing up, they are changing culture. Their work lies at the intersection of fashion and activism, community and creativity, softness and resistance. They rewrite beauty standards, fight against invisibility, and what expressions do they show in the world? Really It looks like it’s when it’s rooted in authenticity and pride.
But if it’s just the season, then the celebration is not enough. Giving flowers to these women means more than applause. This means amplification, investment, cooperation and consistent credit. It means quoting their work, supporting the brand, and creating space for the nuances that bring to conversations about their bodies, race and identity.
We no longer treat plus-sized AAPI fonts as an afterthought or worse still as a contradiction. These pioneers remind us that vision is a force, and that its power looks very good in size 22.
Make this list more than recognition. Make it a reminder. They were always here. It’s when the world has caught up.
Who is your favorite AAPI plus size influencer? ! We are always looking for more people to follow and get inspiration!
Source: The Curvy Fashionista – thecurvyfashionista.com
