Hey, curvy besties! Torrid’s next “It Girl” has been announced, so today, we discuss everything you need to know about the Torrid plus size model search and the grand prize winner!

Since its launch in 2001, Torrid has been a trailblazer in the fashion industry, dedicated to celebrating and empowering plus size women. From the very beginning, Torrid has stood out by offering stylish, on-trend clothing that embraces every curve, making fashion accessible and fun for women sizes 10-30. Their commitment to inclusivity and body positivity has garnered a loyal following, proving that beauty comes in all shapes and sizes. With each new collection, Torrid continues to break barriers and redefine what it means to be fashionable, confident, and unapologetically yourself.

This year, they asked new faces to join their movement with the 2024 Torrid Plus Size Model Search. Here’s everything you need to know about the winner and what it took to be a Torrid model!

Who Won The Torrid Plus Size Model Search?

Essence Sugar is the grand prize winner of the 2024 Torrid Model Casting Call, beating out over 11,000 applicants. But Sugar’s charm reaches far beyond her beauty. The 29-year-old is also mechanical engineer and dancer from Jacksonville, Fla.

Now, let’s get into these grand prizes! Sugar will receive the following:

• A feature in a Torrid campaign photoshoot.
• Receive a year’s worth of Torrid wardrobe valued at $15,000.
• An opportunity to sign with a global talent management agency.

“I feel so overwhelmed with joy and excitement to have this opportunity to continue to work with Torrid—and create spaces where I see people that look like me,” Sugar said via PR Newswire. “There’s this rare feeling you get when you are able to be comfortable and confident in yourself. If I can contribute to other people feeling this way, what more can I do with my life? I am just so grateful.”

To apply, applicants had to visit the official website and complete the online application. The application included your name, address, phone number, email, and requested photos and videos. Detailed photo and video requirements were also on the Casting Call Landing Page. And only one entry per person was allowed. Per the Torrid’s rules, additional entries were disqualified and any attempt to submit more than one entry using multiple identities voided all entries.

Torrid plus size model search also hosted in-person casting events at various mall locations and Torrid retail stores across the U.S. and Canada. These events were an optional way to get photos for your application. Photos taken at these events were judged the same as photos taken by the applicant.

Although the Torrid Plus Size Model Search applications have closed and a winner has been announced, this doesn’t mean the fashion brand won’t do another one! *fingers crossed* So, always stay ready to show the world your beauty and confidence.

Congrats Essence!