V Magazine’s “Size Issue” hits the newstands January 14, 2010. Judging from the preview (courtesy of Models.com), the magazine will face the size-ist realities of fashion head on… but with polite preservation of the status quo. Is it just me or has Crystal Renn shaved off a pound or ten? Seems like cheating…

In the photos you see here “plus sized” model Renn is juxtapose a model of standard size (i.e. skinny). The two wear identical outfits to show how thick body compares to a thin one in the same get up. Depending on what side of the fence you’re on, you can use these to argue your point: “women with meat on there bones are sexier and more beautiful,” or “clothes look better on women with slight figures,” or “they both look great and there should be diversity of size in fashion,” or WHATEVER.

Photog: Terry Richardson
Stylist: Mel Ottenberg
MUA: Frank B (The Wall Group)
Hair Stylist: Peter Gray for Cutler Salong and Redken
Models: Jacquelyn Jablonski and Crystal Renn (Ford NY)

Source: V Magazine via Models.com

Queen Latifah was seen recently at an appearance to promote her new fragrance “Queen” at Macy’s. The all-around entertainer is looking smaller than ever in her smart little black dress and belt. She looks great, but I wonder if her fuller-figured fans will feel abandoned by her new physique. Queen has always been very outspoken about loving her size, but now she just doesn’t qualify as a BBW anymore.

Source: Scene in the City

Queen Latifah also look slim and trim recently at Rosie O’Donnell’s birthday extravaganza on broadway. She wore two trends: motorcycle jacket and sparkles/sequins.