Lane Bryant x Lela Rose

Lane Bryant, the American plus-size fashion chain, has named ready-to-wear designer Lela Rose as its next designer collaborator, to launch an exclusive limited-edition collection for summer 2015.

The ‘Lela Rose Exclusively for Lane Bryant’ label will combine the American designer’s refined silhouettes with a modern whimsical twist using colour and handcrafted details, said the retailer. Rose’s range marks the third designer collaboration for Lane Bryant joining the successful Sophie Theallet and Isabel Toledo collections, who both produced collections for the plus-size retailer.

Commenting on her line, Rose said: "I am thrilled to be working with Lane Bryant on this collaboration. Designing apparel women can feel confident and beautiful in has been a long-standing pillar of the Lela Rose brand, and we are looking forward to bringing our designs to Lane Bryant's inspiring base of customers."

Lane Bryant chief executive Linda Heasley added: "Lela Rose is a master of the dress - day, night, work and everything between. I am excited for her to bring her signature prints and styles to the Lane Bryant customer."

Lane Bryant is America’s leading plus-size retailer offering apparel in sizes 14-28, as well as accessories, footwear and intimate apparel. It currently sells its designs at its 775 stores across America and online at LaneBryant.com.

Image: Sketch from Lela Rose Exclusively for Lane Bryant