Clothing designers whose focus is designing for plus size bodies.
One of my favorite designers, Jibri, is celebrating the holidays with sass. Her designs are always so unique and the photographs of the models are always so beautiful. My absolute favorite is the Lola Lace Burnout Dress ($255). Jibri fashions are available in sizes 10 to 24. Left to Right: Lola Lace Burnout Dress...
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Monif C has uploaded a new video highlighting some of the best pieces of her collection including the dress she is wearing (one of my favorites this season). Have a look-see: *** Topic Links * Get a closer look at Monif C’s plus size fashions
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I love Marina Rinaldi Coats. I also happen to love Kate Dillon and Crystal Renn, two full-figured models who happen to be the center pieces of a recent “back-stage” video showcasing the Fall coats by Marina Rinaldi. The video is just over three minutes and features some delicious choices for keeping warm this fall...
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I have mentioned Ulla Popken more than a few times in the past but they deserve another mention. I recently watched this short video which basically highlights why Ulla Popken is the better choice when it comes to women’s plus size fashions. It takes a minute to get into it (and don’t let the...
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One of the first reasons I fell in love with Marina Rinaldi was their ads because they have and continue to featured one of my favorite plus models — Kate Dillon. The Marina Rinaldi label has been offering ready-to-wear plus size clothing since 1984. It’s stores can be found in the “high fashion districts”...
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As you know Shop Translated (ST) sponsored last month’s giveaway. What you don’t know is that they also sent me two INES dresses the month before to review. Unfortunately, I really haven’t been a dress kind of mood. If you follow any of my tweets I’m in thick socks and long underwear frame of...
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One of my favorite things about Etsy is the sheer breadth of versatility and talent it offers at an affordable price. My latest favorite designer, or team of designers, is from the idea2lifestyle shop. The “collective team members” hail from China and used to work for big brand clothiers who controlled their designs and...
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You know those days when you go shopping and the pieces you look at seem to fall together. I had that today when I was at the Calvin Klein Jeans website… times two. I love the military meets velveteen look of the Funnelneck Velveteen Coat (also in regular and petite), $140 from Calvin Klein...
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Rosie Mercado is more than just the pretty face of Full Figured Fashion Week. Watch this short video of the plus size model speaking out and claiming her beauty: *** Topic Links * Rosie Mercado’s official website * Igigi * Full Figured Fashion Week
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American songstress Beth Ditto released her first line of plus size clothing with Evans UK last year. It was met with both positive and negative reviews from both sides of the pond. Like Beth the clothing was very edgy and not for everyone. There were a number of pieces I loved from the line...
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Eliza Parker is a new plus size company out of San Francisco founded by Jessica Tenaglia. The current focus is plus sized dresses, tops, skirts and accessories. At the moment their fashions are being displayed on the curves of plus size model Fluvia Lacerda who is often seen on the pages of Igigi. The...
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Yuliya Zeltzer, a Ukrainian-born, self taught designer is the motivation behind Igigi (pronounced ee zhee zhee) plus size fashions. Her designs have become leading edge for career and party dresses for women size 12 to 32. Her success can be attributed in part to the extraordinary word of mouth for both fit and quality....
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I first saw Qristyl Frazier’s designs while watching footage for another of my favourite designers (Monif C) during a Rip the Runway show. At that time a website couldn’t be found but everyone was talking about her. The momentum grew when she became a competing designer on Project Runway season six (I don’t watch...
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