Robyn Lawley: First Plus-Size Ralph Lauren Model

Robyn Lawley is turning heads, not just for her beauty, but for her 6 foot 2 inch height and curvy size 12 shape. At age 23, the Australian model has embraced her figure, and mainstream fashion magazines are taking notice. Gracing the covers of French Elle and Vogue Italia, she recently became the first plus-sized model ever to spearhead a campaign for high-end fashion designer Ralph Lauren. She is defying the odds with this unheard of move in an industry that glorifies being thin. She began modeling at age 16, but struggled to keep up with the industry's skinny standards. Feeling a bit discouraged, she decided to take a break to move to France.

"I gave up trying to be a model. And then I moved to France and fell in love with food all over again, and came back much bigger than I was. And I saw plus- size models doing well. And I decided that I wanted that, I wanted to be in magazines," Lawley said.

She persevered and landed her first contract as a plus-size model for the legendary Wilhelmina Modeling Agency at age 19. Lawley kept a positive attitude when asked if she thought more plus-size models would be emerging in the fashion industry.

"I hope so. I hope, I'm sure we will see. You know there's so many plus-size models in New York doing so well in the moment, and it's only going to get better," said Lawley.