Models Guide

About this speaker

Catherine Schuller is a former Ford model and size advocate as one of the first plus size models in the industry in the 80’s. She was an Editor of the highly acclaimed MODE Magazine, the first Vogue executed full figured magazine, and produced touring shows and trained editors to promote the magazine with Mode on the Road helping to bring the subscription audience to 4 million between the years 1997-2001 and secure the plus woman as a fashion icon in her own right. She created Catherine Schuller Enterprises LLC which has grown to comprise several different entities all serving the diversity, inclusivity, accessibility and sustainability aspects of the fashion industry. She produces Runway the Real Way and joined NYC Fair Trade Coalition as an advocate member and started teaching Sustainability at LIM College as well as designing a plus size design program for FIT called The Business of Curves. Catherine joined forces as Curator and Creative Director with Executive Producer, Pamela Privette, to create hiTechMODA: Fashion Forward Innovation now in its third season at National Geographic’s Encounter space. In 2018 she created the sustainable segment of hiTechMODA entitled ReGen Runway: Planet. People. Purpose. with designers, accessories, makeup and even backstage catering all ecofriendly.