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Plus-size movement reshapes fashion in Brazil

Defying the fashion world's narrow stereotype of beauty, Brazilian plus-size designer Amanda Momente poses confidently for the camera, wearing the clothing label she founded after failing to find other options that fit. More than half of all adults in Brazil are overweight, but Momente is part of a growing movement of entrepreneurs, activists...

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From neglected segment to a major trend: a look into the history of plus-size fashion

Jill Kortleve, Ashley Graham, Jari Jones, Paloma Elsesser, Alexis Ruby. These are names of plus-size models whose popularity is intrinsically linked to inclusive fashion. From Chanel to Coach, they are the face of a trend for fashion to now accept diversity of the female body. Or is that too short-sighted? Does the clothing industry really care...

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Why activewear is gaining momentum

January is traditionally a good month for activewear, because of all the people eager to start their fitness goals for the new year. But the category is gaining momentum, leading market analysts to predict it will move beyond the “new year, new me” boost and establish itself as a strong category the whole year. Allied Market Research predicts...

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Cornerstone Brands introduces premium plus-size fashion with Ryllace

Cornerstone Brands is adding a new, size-inclusive brand to its roster. The Qurate Retail Group-owned company announced that the new brand, Ryllace, will serve the American population wearing a size 14 or above with sophisticated and casual pieces, filling the large void of stylish and inclusive pieces made with quality. This will be Cornerstone...

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11 Honoré aims to fill the gap in plus-size luxury e-commerce

London - Online luxury retailers, such as Net-a-Porter, Farfetch, and Matchesfashion have managed to carve out a name for themselves in the industry thanks to their unique fashion offering of high-end brands. However, although these premium fashion destinations succeeded in offering a wide range of designer and luxury brands and designers when...

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Navabi features plus size women on cover pages

Premium plus size retailer navabi, which started its #MorePlusPlease campaign last February, has extended it through its new initiative 'Cover Stories', placing plus size women on the cover pages of popular fashion magazines like Glamour, Grazia, Elle and Vogue. This should balance the fact that though more than 50 percent of European women wear...

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Rachel Roy introduces Curvy Collection to Macy's

American fashion designer Rachel Roy recently teamed up with Macy’s for a new upcoming collection. The collaboration includes Roy’s plus-size pieces and will debut this week for some Macy’s retailers as well as on the e-commerce site. The collection came as an idea from Roy’s clientele base. “It’s something I’ve wanted to start since my...