Lauren Chan

Joined: Apr 19, 2023

Toronto native Lauren Chan is a model, fashion editor and entrepreneur. The triple threat was an athlete throughout her youth and played basketball at the University of Western Ontario until she switched her focus to working in fashion. The size-inclusion advocate began her career with Ford Models in New York City while working as a fashion writer for outlets like Vogue and Interview. Several years later, she went on to become the fashion features editor at Glamour, where she focused on a plus-size fashion beat and designed a clothing collection with Lane Bryant. Chan has worked with Vera Wang, Christian Soriano, Valentino, Chanel, J.Crew, Adidas and more. She is the founder and CEO of Henning, an ethical and sustainable brand of size-inclusive luxury womenswear for sizes 12 to 24. Outside of her professional pursuits, Chan enjoys public speaking and is passionate about working with size-inclusive organizations, including the National Eating Disorders Association, for which she serves as an ambassador. Chan makes her SI Swimsuit debut in the 2023 edition.

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