DENISE

Denise Bidot, Puerto Rican and Kuwaiti, international plus-size model, and TV personality, is recognized for her groundbreaking movements within the fashion industry. Her work for brands such as Forever 21, Target, Levi's, Nordstrom, Macy's, Old Navy, Lane Bryant and the face of the Danish brand, Zizzi clothing has positioned her to be a leading figure for all women of different sizes. Denise has traveled the world as a plus-size model and is a well known role model. Jennifer Lopez's TV network, NUVOtv, showcased her life as a curvy woman and model, on the show ‘Curvy Girls’. In addition, Denise's life was profiled in HBO's 'Habla Women’ with other empowering stories of Latinas, which included actress Gina Rodriguez, Cosmopolitan For Latinas Magazine's editor-in-chief, Michelle Herrera Mulligan, and female boxer, Marlen Esparza. Denise was also featured as a mom on the web series with Yahoo! En Espanol titled ‘Mama vs. Mama’. On the show, she conducted fun DIY projects and shared parenting tips with fellow Latin TV personality, lsolda Peguero. During New York Fashion Week 2014, Denise broke many barriers by becoming the first plus-size model to walk two runways for straight-size brands; CHROMAT and Serena Williams' HSN fashion line. In addition, Denise was the face of Copenhagen's 2014 Fashion Week where she walked for the brand, Zizzi clothing. After receiving great momentum from fashion and consumer press for her accomplishments during Copenhagen and NYFW, Denise was invited to walk London's 2014 Fashion Week for the first time for the plus-size brand, Evans. As a powerful influencer, Denise has positioned herself on spreading the message of self-love and confidence to all women of all sizes. Denise believes in a platform and a voice for every woman with “There is no wrong way to be a woman”.