Apparently, being bold, inclusive, and radically visible in fashion is still too much for some people. But for Snag Tights? That’s just another day at the office.
Let us introduce you to Snag Tights, a UK-based fashion disruptor that’s been shaking the table with one simple mission: to make tights that actually fit every body. From size 4 to 38, Snag’s not just here for the cute legwear. They’re here for visibility, comfort, and unapologetic representation. And for that? They’re catching heat. Daily. Loudly. And frankly, ridiculously.
According to Snag Tights’s fearless CEO, Brigitte Read, the brand receives over 100 complaints a day accusing their models of being “too fat.” Yes, you read that right. In 2025, showing bodies that look like… real people… is still enough to cause an online meltdown. The kicker? These hateful comments are aimed at models who represent the full size spectrum, from petite to super plus.
But Snag Tights isn’t backing down. Not even a little bit.
Read the full story on The Independent
The Audacity to Be Seen
This backlash isn’t just trolls being trolls. It’s part of a wider, messy conversation about who gets to be visible in fashion. The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) recently banned a Next ad for featuring a model who looked “unhealthily thin,” prompting debate about whether plus size models should be banned too. Because somehow, celebrating diverse bodies is now considered “extreme”?
Let’s be clear. This isn’t about health. It’s about fatphobia, full stop.
And while the ASA has never investigated Snag for their campaigns (because, hello, they’re not actually violating any standards), the sheer volume of complaints they receive proves how uncomfortable people still are seeing bodies outside the thin ideal. Especially when those bodies are thriving.
Representation Is Not a Crime
Snag isn’t just showcasing diverse bodies. They’re protecting them. With a team of 12 full-time moderators dedicated to filtering out the nastiness, the brand is actively curating a safer, celebratory space for customers and models alike.
And that visibility matters. Models like Sophie Scott, a UK size 24–26, receive love and hate in equal measure. Some applaud her confidence, while others question her health (as if wellness can be measured by a photo). But Sophie knows her worth, and she knows the power of being seen.
As Read puts it, “People of all body sizes exist, they buy clothes, and they deserve to see themselves reflected back.”
The Real Problem? Audiences Still Can’t Handle the Truth
Snag Tights isn’t the problem. They’re the wake-up call. Fashion journalist Victoria Moss nailed it: “Society is still not used to seeing fat bodies in ads.” The industry is still stuck on size 10 as “mid-size” and pretending that a size 14 is the edge of the world.
Meanwhile, the average woman in the US and UK is closer to a size 16. Make it make sense.
Let’s stop pretending that seeing a fat model will somehow lead to a nationwide health crisis. Thinness is already socially aspirational, and dangerously so for many. But showing fat joy? Fat style? Fat power? That’s not dangerous. That’s revolutionary.
Why We’re Rooting for Snag (and You Should Too)
At The Curvy Fashionista, we’ve always stood for representation, equity, and fashion that actually sees us. Snag Tights is doing what the entire industry should be doing. Dressing bodies as they are, not as society says they should be.
Learn more and shop them at SnagTights.com
So yes, Snag is getting 100 complaints a day. But you know what else they’re getting? Loyal customers. Fierce community love. Viral support. And a seat at the fashion table that they built themselves.
Let’s keep showing up for brands like Snag who dare to center us. Loudly. Proudly. And with great tights.
