Paloma Elsesser
Awards & Honours
2
Awards Won
2
Honours
1
Rankings
4
Covers
1
Records
Paloma Elsesser's career is marked by a historic achievement: in 2023, she became the first plus-size model to win the Fashion Awards' Model of the Year, a milestone that broke barriers and inspired countless others. Her inclusion in the Business of Fashion 500 in 2019 recognized her as a key figure shaping the global fashion industry. Her advocacy for body diversity and mental health has made her a role model beyond the runway, and her upcoming beauty line signals her continued influence.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Business of Fashion 500
Named to the definitive index of people shaping the global fashion industry.
First Plus-Size Model of the Year
First plus-size model to win the Fashion Awards' Model of the Year.
Rankings & Lists
BoF 500
Magazine Covers
Vogue
2019
Cover feature
Elle
2019
Cover feature
Harper's Bazaar
2019
Cover feature
Coveteur
October 15, 2025
Paloma Elsesser Thinks Aries Are Misunderstood
Records & Feats
First plus-size model to win Fashion Awards' Model of the Year
Won the 2023 Fashion Awards' Model of the Year, becoming the first plus-size model to receive this honor in the ceremony's history.