Shoppers have been asking for this, and J.Crew is finally taking a big step towards catering to plus-size shoppers. On July 10, the retailer is introducing a collection of tops, dresses, skirts, and pants that’ll be available in sizes up to 5X—a first for the brand. The brand is going about its most significant size…
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Since its first New York Fashion Week show in 2016, Chromat has been an important voice in the industry’s size-inclusivity conversation. Its casting is always notably, radically diverse, with models of all shapes and backgrounds making their way down the runway in the brand’s futuristic swimsuits, as designer Becca McCharen-Tran envisioned them. And though shoppers…
Read moreThis time last year, we reported that fashion seemed to be on its way to genuine size inclusion. Looking back on 2017, the industry has shown that it’s still committed to progress. (Praise hands emoji!) In fact, it felt like media outlets, fashion brands, and models made even greater efforts this year than they did…
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September’s runways at New York Fashion Week were nothing short of historic: A record-shattering number of size-diverse looks—208, to be exact—appeared on the runways some of fashion’s most notable brands. While those model appearances marked a major shift in what designers consider a runway-worthy body, model Ashley Graham tells Glamour that there’s still plenty of…
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The story begins with Khloe Kardashian and Emma Grede. When the two friends-slash-business partners set out to launch their size-inclusive, universally flattering denim brand Good American last October, little did they know they would have a hand in not only disrupting a major department store’s retail strategy, but potentially altering the way women shop everywhere—all…
Read moreHi Emily— I’m a 30-year-old from Wyoming and also a recent widow. I never thought that I would have to worry about having to start dating at this stage in my life. I was with my husband for over 10 years and it was so nice not to have to worry about STDs. I happened…
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