Atypical models, films of "positive body"

They have a physique or an age that does not meet the criteria in force in modeling.And yet, they walk the podiums and pose for fashion photographers.These models are the mole holders of the "positive body", a movement which advocates the appreciation of all types of human body.

"Who said that a perfect body is a body that is a size 34-36? The creators? But according to what dictates?" Smiles Caroline Ida Ours, a 61-year-old model, in the long silver hair, whichPose and scrolls in particular for lingerie brands."I do 44.Each body is unique and that's what makes it beautiful ".

"We all have a body different From that of others," abounds David Venkatapen, 46, a model for eight years in the agency more.He calls himself "big"."I have no problem with the word.Everyone uses the one that suits them: big, strong, corpulent, sizeplus etc ".

"Visibility is good.I think of other big, younger or older guys, who do not feel well in their skin.Seeing someone who looks like them or who has a different physique, it can give them confidence, "he said.

Valérie Hirschfield, 57, lost her leg 17 years ago.She scrolls and poses for photos because she wants to "change the spirits"."It is important to show us", to encourage those who "live badly (their physical handicap) and hide".

"I was putting shorts, I continue to put shorts.I put myself in a jersey, "says this blonde woman, who practices" stairwear ", competitions-Gravir for example the Montparnasse tower-where she is often the only handicapped.

Jérémie Antoine, 26, 1m55, wants to become "the first small black model"."For a man, in the fashion world, you have to be tall, muscular, dry.I do not meet any of the criteria, "notes the young man.Now "it is we who wear the clothes".

"When you see models like everyone else, level image, self-valuation, it will really help," he adds.

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The movement of the "positive body", long marginal in France-in relation to Germany, England or the United States-, is increasingly drawing the attention of brands, notes Georgia Stein, model and founderFrom "The All Sizes Catwalk" (podium for all sizes) which has organized the parade of atypical models for three years.

The "positive body" is "a movement for oneself and for others", which makes it possible to "fight against prejudices" and "to accept the vagaries of life".

When she scrolls or poses in Front of the objectives of the photographers, Caroline Ida Bear "goes her head high"."I take with me all women over 50 to show that we are there, that we exist".And "Young women say +thank you, we are not aFraid to age thanks to you +".