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Home • Curvy Women

Curvy Model of The Month: Amber Tolliver

The 27-year-old stunner caught our attention as the only curvy model in LaQuan Smith's fashion week presentation. Find out how this beauty got signed to Ford at 15 and where she's headed next.
By Celia L. Smith · Updated October 27, 2020
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Runway Ready

“I worked for Laquan Smith a few years back; I shot his look book. Then about a month ago I ran into him a a party and he asked if I would come by the casting for the Spring 2014 presentation. So I did, but I was the only plus girl there which doesn’t bother me at all,” said Tolliver, modelling the look she wore during the presentation.

Curvy Model of The Month: Amber Tolliver
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Model & Muse

Designer LaQuan Smith and Tolliver.

Curvy Model of The Month: Amber Tolliver
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Skin Deep

“I’m beautiful because…of who I am as a person. I have very open and caring personality. I give a lot to the people I love and care for because seeing them happy makes me happy.”


 

Curvy Model of The Month: Amber Tolliver
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Eyes of The Beholder

When asked about her best feature, “that would be my eyes,” said the model.

Curvy Model of The Month: Amber Tolliver
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Scent of A Woman

“I can’t walk out my house with out a spray of perfume. I feel naked!”

Curvy Model of The Month: Amber Tolliver
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Mind, Body, Soul

“Running around the city day-in and day-out is just about all the exercise I get, but I do make sure that the things I’m eating are the best they can be,” says Tolliver on healthy living.

Curvy Model of The Month: Amber Tolliver
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Confident Curves

Tolliver’s advice to models on the rise: “Be confident in every situation you find your self in and never think of your self less than because you’re plus.”

Curvy Model of The Month: Amber Tolliver
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Girl Power

Her style icon? “Beyoncé. She embraces her curves and isn’t afraid to take risks.”

Curvy Model of The Month: Amber Tolliver
TOPICS:  Plus-Size