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By 2024, top-performing full-figured independent creators regularly reported annual revenues exceeding $500,000 to $1.2 million, out-earning many models signed to legacy fashion agencies. Direct monetization changed the power dynamic. Instead of conforming to narrow agency standards or signing exploitative studio agreements, creators maintain creative direction, negotiate their own brand deals, and keep 80% or more of their gross revenue.
