It’s well documented that the fashion industry has a plus-size problem. It’s seen in the lack of clothing options above a 12 and lack of representation in ad campaigns, editorials, and other imagery. There’s a long way to go before proclaiming true progress and inclusivity. But there are a handful of designers aiming to be…
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Just before the start of New York Fashion Week, the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) published an open letter to designers: “As you cast your New York Fashion Week shows, please remember to promote diversity and inclusion, on and off the runway,” Steven Kolb, the organization’s president and CEO, wrote. “American fashion can…
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Though the good old days of rolling up to the mall with your friends and heading straight for Wet Seal are sadly over, since the retailer closed all of its stores in January 2017, that doesn’t mean you can never shop its affordable clothes ever again. After a brief hiatus, Wet Seal returned as an…
Read moreFootwear brand Jeffrey Campbell is addressing a blind spot in its own inventory: shoes designed to fit all bodies. On Tuesday, the brand announced it was teaming up with curve model La’shaunae Steward to launch a capsule collection of size-inclusive shoes. In an Instagram post about the collaboration, Jeffrey Campbell promised five styles “made to…
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