Chenese Lewis

Chenese Lewis is the epitome of a sophisticated woman entrepreneur and entertainer who has gained international attention as a highly sought-after keynote speaker, expert commentator, as well as a positive body image and self-esteem advocate.

At the top of this year, Ebony.com recognized Chenese’s ever-lasting impression on the plus size industry by naming her one of “The Top Six Plus Fashion Power Players in the Plus Industry” for her direct connection and extreme passion for the plus community.

Chenese made history by being the first woman crowned Miss Plus America in 2003 which helped give career momentum in the plus size market. Chenese has since worked with various plus-size brands in different capacities. She has modeled for the national chain Torrid and was the Coast-to-Coast Curves Spokesperson for Ashley Stewart. In addition, she is an in demand host for plus-size fashion shows and events. She has hosted large-scale fashion events during LA Fashion Week and she will travel abroad this summer to St. Croix to host the main event at FashionLinkVI Fashion Weekend. A guru in the plus industry, Chenese has appeared as an expert on Dr. Phil, Huffington Post Live, and quoted in USA Today. Ebony.com stated that Chenese is “integral in laying the foundation for plus size fashion!”

Chenese continues to make a splash in the mainstream market as well. In December 2012 she graced the cover of the UK anniversary issue of VICE Magazine, she has posed for the popular celebrity driven NOH8 Campaign and served as host for Baton Rouge Fashion Week. Chenese’s brand of self-love and confidence has also expanded to include natural hair, Chenese’s natural hair journey appeared in the Spring 2013 issue of Mhe Magazine. In addition, Chenese is currently the face of Aida Cosmetics’ “Confidence and Glamour” campaign with new ads launching for Spring 2014.