Angellika Morton

Angellika Morton began as a straight size model and transitioned to plus-size modeling in 1997.^[1][2] In 1999, she became the first model to be inducted into the International Model Hall of Fame.^[2]

Career

Angellika started modeling in Washington DC during the mid 1980s as a straight size model. Eventually, she ended up with Ford as a plus size model. She has done photo shoots for Talbots, Chatherines, Lane Bryant, Evans, Ulla Popken, Just My Size and others.^[1]

Awards and honors

• In 1998, she was the first model to appear on two consecutive MODE covers and she has appeared on three covers in total.^[3]
• In June 1998, she was one of the models on the runway at the first Lane Bryant runway show.^[4]
• In 1999, she was the first model inducted into the International Model Hall of Fame.

References

1. Figueroa Jones, Madeline. "My Shape, My Silhouette, I'm Confident - Sneak Peak into Plus Size Model Angellika Mortons New Documentary". Plus Model Mag. Retrieved 9 July 2014.
2. Morton, Angellika (17 June 2012). "Plus Model Radio". Plus Model Radio (Radio). Interview with Chenese Lewis. Archived from the original (Web Radio) on 7 November 2012. Retrieved 9 July 2014.
3. "MODE MAGAZINE – FEBRUARY 1998". Runway Revolution. Retrieved 9 July 2014.
4. Givhan, Robin (30 July 1998). "Lane Bryant follows lucrative market". The Washington Post. Retrieved 9 July 2014.