Sabina Karlsson

Swedish plus-size model (born 1988)

Sabina Karlsson

Karlsson at New York Fashion Week 2018

Born|

Växjö, Sweden

Nationality| Swedish
Occupation| Model
Children| 1[2]
Modeling information
Height| 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Hair color| Red
Eye color| Brown
Agency|

* JAG Models (New York)
* Milk Management (London)
* Modellink (Gothenburg)
* the wonders (Stockholm)
* MODELWERK (Hamburg)[1]

Sabina Karlsson is a Swedish plus-size model.

## Early life[edit]

Karlsson is of Gambian descent through her mother, and Swedish descent through her father.[3][4]

## Career[edit]

Karlsson modeling the Chromat Spring-Summer 2018 Serenity Collection at New York Fashion Week

Karlsson started modeling at age 4; she was discovered in a Swedish hair salon.[5] She was originally a straight size model, working for Teen Vogue, Jean-Paul Gaultier and Armani,[6] but changed to plus size modeling in 2010 so that she could maintain her natural weight.[7] She struggled to shrink down to a size 2 at age 17.[8] As a plus size model she has walked the runway for Michael Kors, Christian Siriano, and Chromat.[9][10] She has modeled for H&M,[11] J. Crew,[12] Levi's,[13] Lane Bryant,[14] River Island,[15] L'Oreal,[16] Maybelline,[17] and Victoria's Secret.

She has appeared in American Vogue, and Glamour.[18][19]

## Personal life[edit]

She gave birth to a son in June 2018.[20]

## References[edit]

1. ^ "Sabina Karlsson – Model". Models.com. Archived from the original on 2 October 2018. Retrieved 2 October 2018.
2. ^ Hunt, Kenya (26 February 2021). "Sabina Karlsson: Meet The Swedish Model Making Waves In The Fashion Industry". Grazia. Bauer Media Group. Archived from the original on 6 May 2021. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
3. ^ "love the skin you're in with model sabina karlsson". I-d.vice.com. 24 April 2016. Archived from the original on 2 October 2018. Retrieved 2 October 2018.
4. ^ "Curvy Model of The Month: Sabina Karlsson – Essence". Essence.com. Archived from the original on 16 October 2016. Retrieved 2 October 2018.
5. ^ "Watch This Face: Sabina Karlsson". Harpersbazaar.com. 2 October 2017. Archived from the original on 2 October 2018. Retrieved 2 October 2018.
6. ^ "A Model Reveals Her Journey From Size 2 To Plus-Size". REfinery29.com. Archived from the original on 2 October 2018. Retrieved 2 October 2018.
7. ^ "Sabina Karlsson on curve and plus-size models in makeup campaigns: "I'm shocked it took this long"". mic.com. Archived from the original on 5 December 2020. Retrieved 2 October 2018.
8. ^ ""I'm So Much Happier As a Size 14 Than a Size 2"". Elle.com. 24 February 2016. Archived from the original on 2 October 2018. Retrieved 2 October 2018.
9. ^ Gowans-Eglinton, Charlie (13 September 2017). "Michael Kors does summer in The Hamptons glamour with a gloriously diverse model cast". Telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 2 October 2018.
10. ^ "Chromat Delivers an Epic Body-Positive Cast—And a Lesson on Real Inclusion". Vogue.com. 9 February 2018. Archived from the original on 2 October 2018. Retrieved 2 October 2018.
11. ^ "H&M uses 'medium' model in plus size ad". Thelocal.com. 13 January 2014. Archived from the original on 2 October 2018. Retrieved 2 October 2018.
12. ^ "Bravo To These 10 Designers For Bringing Diversity To Fashion Week". Huffingtonpost.com. 16 February 2017. Archived from the original on 11 October 2017. Retrieved 2 October 2018.
13. ^ "Size 6 model told she was too big on how returning as plus-size made her happier and more successful". Independent.co.uk. 25 February 2016. Archived from the original on 2 October 2018. Retrieved 2 October 2018.
14. ^ "How I Learned to Stop Worrying About Size and Love My Body: A Plus-Size Superstar Weighs In". Vogue.com. 6 November 2015. Archived from the original on 3 October 2018. Retrieved 2 October 2018.
15. ^ "These are the best shops for real women". Independent.co.uk. Archived from the original on 2 October 2018. Retrieved 2 October 2018.
16. ^ "Hari Nef Stars as Part of a Wonderfully Diverse New L'Oréal Campaign". Fashionista.com. Archived from the original on 29 October 2021. Retrieved 2 October 2018.
17. ^ "13 Body-Positive Influencers You Should Follow on Instagram". Instyle.com. Archived from the original on 2 October 2018. Retrieved 2 October 2018.
18. ^ "Good Vibrations in Vogue USA with Sabina Karlsson, Ellen Rosa – (ID:48842)". Fashionmodeldirectory.com. Archived from the original on 3 October 2018. Retrieved 2 October 2018.
19. ^ "Sabina Karlsson – Model". Models.com. Archived from the original on 2 October 2018. Retrieved 2 October 2018.
20. ^ "Sabina Karlsson on Instagram: "Welcome to the world our Baby boy 💙 I'm so amazed how my body carried this little life for 9 months. He was with me on set, during fashion…"". Instagram. Archived from the original on 29 October 2021. Retrieved 15 January 2019.