 There are a large number of reputable agencies throughout the U.S. and Canada, and internationally in Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Turkey and the UK.In 1979 "Big Beautiful Woman" magazine (more commonly known via the acronym "BBW") began publication and was one of the first publications in the US catering specifically to plus-size clothing consumers.It ceased publication in 1995, but the "BBW" brand was sold onwards.