Plus Sized models take the catwalk by storm at empowering Curve Fashion Festival in Liverpool (Photos)

Tess Holliday was leading the parade of plus-sized models at the groundbreaking Curve Fashion Festival, held at The Exhibition Centre Liverpool on Saturday.

The American star, who is the world's first [UK] size 26 supermodel, broke with style protocol in a bold horizontal striped dress.

Tess proudly showcased her killer curves in the punky A-line number, which also offered a glimpse of her tattoo sleeves and heavily inked calves.

The model set off her look with a pair of strappy heels and styled her auburn locks in an elegant fishtail plait.

Rosy blush and a slick of coral lipstick enhanced her pretty features and she highlighted her eyes with winged liner.

She was joined on the runway by fellow plus-sized model Hayley Hasselhoff, who looked the picture of elegance in a flowing silk wrap dress.

Plus Sized models take the catwalk by storm at empowering Curve Fashion Festival in Liverpool (Photos)