Lüttringhauserin will be Miss October” in the 2026 body positivity calendar!
Melanie Lange from Lüttringhausen will be “Miss October” in the Miss Kurvig calendar 2026 and promotes body positivity and diversity.

Lüttringhauserin will be Miss October” in the 2026 body positivity calendar!
In an exciting competition, 53-year-old Melanie Lange from Lüttringhausen won the “Miss October” award in the 2026 “Fräulein Kurvig” calendar. The competitor recently prevailed in a nationwide contest that demonstrated that beauty goes far beyond common standards. The Remscheider General-Anzeiger reports that the special calendar, which can be ordered on the “Fräulein Kurvig” website, is not only a beautiful eye-catcher, but also conveys a strong message for body positivity and diversity.
“Fräulein Kurvig” is not just a term, but a company that has been active for over a decade and is committed to greater acceptance and respect in body image. The initiative challenges the social norm and knows that true beauty can be found in a variety of shapes and sizes. The brand not only offers inspiring formats for personal growth, but also activates talent in model and keynote speaking. According to their website The main target group falls among women who are encouraged to love their curves and put themselves in the spotlight with confidence. Here we work with a lot of heart and commitment to question stereotypical ideals of beauty.
A step against body shaming
Melanie Lange is taking a strong stand against body shaming through her new role as “Miss October”. She wants to promote more respect for all body shapes and is open to more modeling and TV work. The importance of the body positivity movement is more relevant than ever due to the growing use of social media and the associated social discourse about physicality. A study highlights that body shaming is becoming increasingly relevant. The physical appearance itself is less important here, but rather the attitude we take towards our body.
Acceptance of all body shapes is the motto that the “Fräulein Kurvig” calendar embodies. In the gala on December 13th in Krefeld, not only Lange was successful, Pia Ebbinghaus from Remscheid also impressed and achieved third place. Such successes show that the initiative represents not just one, but many voices that need to be heard.
Inspiration for the future
“Fräulein Kurvig” is not just a brand, but a movement to promote body diversity and self-love in the media. She also offers a new magazine that features exciting stories from women. In addition, the podcast “Die Bodypositikerin” inspires with topics about body love and dealing with body shaming and thus offers another space for exchange and understanding.
With a clear vision and the goal of encouraging society to treat physicality more respectfully, Melanie Lange and “Fräulein Kurvig” want to continue to set an example. Anyone who would like to immerse themselves in the modeling scene can apply on the website. The commitment to diversity and inclusion is strong and shows: every body is beautiful!