Closing the Representation Gap for Plus-Size Women

Model Whitney Thompson wears a design during the Plus Size Fashion event during London Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2014, at Vinopolis in central London, Friday, Feb. 14, 2014.
( Jonathan Short/Invision / Associated Press )

Produced by Isabel Angell and Ethan Oberman

Hosted by John Hockenberry

Produced by PRI and WNYC