The curvy model who walked the Chanel runway is sparking a debate

Model Jill Kortleve became the first plus-size model to walk in a Chanel fashion show... since Crystal Renn walked in the 2011 Cruise Collection show . Throughout Fashion Week, she also walked for big brands like Jacquemus, Valentino and Alexander McQueen. Admittedly, casting Kortleve was a big move for the brands. It also sparked a debate online about what’s considered “plus size” in the fashion community. For reference, Kortleve is 5′ 9″ with a 31″ waist, according to Muse Management. According to the CDC, the average woman has a 38.7-inch waist. Meanwhile, Cosmopolitan notes that the fashion industry considers “plus size” to be size 8 and above