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23-year-old Mrs Janis Calvert from Ruislip won the Clifton Slimline Fashion model
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23-year-old Mrs Janis Calvert from Ruislip won the Clifton Slimline Fashion model
23-year-old Mrs Janis Calvert from Ruislip won the Clifton Slimline Fashion model competition to find a plump beauty to model larger-size fashion. Janis was overjoyed to win todays first prize of £ 100 - plus a modelling course and a wonderful wardrobe of clothes. Judges at todays competition were actress Peggy Mount (left) and TV personality Monty Modlyn (right). 25th May 1971
Doreen Spooner
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
London
Greater London
England
DM 71 5002
Media ID 21824425
© Mirrorpix
Cake Eating Weight 1971 Modelling
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In this print from 1971, we see the radiant 23-year-old Mrs Janis Calvert from Ruislip, who triumphantly emerged as the winner of the prestigious Clifton Slimline Fashion model competition. This groundbreaking event aimed to celebrate and showcase larger-size fashion by finding a plump beauty to grace its designs. As she poses elegantly in her fashionable attire, Janis exudes pure joy and excitement at being crowned today's champion. Her infectious smile reflects her delight in not only winning a generous cash prize of £100 but also receiving a coveted modelling course and an exquisite wardrobe filled with stylish clothes. The esteemed panel of judges for this momentous occasion included renowned actress Peggy Mount on the left and beloved TV personality Monty Modlyn on the right. Their expertise undoubtedly played a crucial role in selecting Janis as the deserving winner among numerous talented contestants. This snapshot captures an era when society was beginning to embrace diversity in beauty standards, recognizing that all body types deserved representation within the fashion industry. It serves as a powerful reminder that true beauty knows no size or shape. Preserved through time by photographer Doreen Spooner, this image transports us back to an exciting period where women like Janis broke barriers and paved the way for future generations of plus-size models.
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