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In 2018, when I was starting my business, Henning, I had a meeting with a potential investor who told me that there was very little blue sky (that’s venture-capital-speak for “market opportunity”) left within plus-size fashion because three companies had already received funding. Yes, three. “Thanks for the advice re: ‘remaining blue sky,’” I wrote […]

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When it was announced that Karl Lagerfeld was the theme of the 2023 Met Gala, there was some understandable backlash about the late designer’s complicated legacy. Industry voices (including FASHION) pointed to Lagerfeld’s track record of vocalizing misogynistic, discriminatory, and, perhaps most reliably, fatphobic views. This is why, as stars graced the steps of the […]

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The first microtrend of 2023 is here, and my god, is it a doozy. You ready? Fabio-core. What, pray tell, is Fabio-core? It’s exactly as dramatic and diverting as it sounds. Think long luscious hair, tight pants and open, billowy shirts that appear to come with a built-in wind machine. Don’t believe us? Look at […]

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Are we really in the age of size inclusivity? As more curvy models appear on catwalks, magazine covers and brand campaigns, it would seem the answer to that question is “yes.” But when we see the marketing tactics at play behind such progress, it becomes performative at best, and fatphobic at worst. The sad truth […]

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Let’s state the obvious: TikTok has never been more popular. With over 1 billion users (and counting), content creators of all shapes and sizes have flocked to the app as a safe haven from the pressures of curating a perfect Instagram feed. While this desire to be more authentic has resulted in an array of […]

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Roxy Earle’s ethos is quite simple: “Everything that I work towards is about making women feel good in their mind, body and soul.” It’s what’s driven her success on the short-lived Real Housewives of Toronto, as she became a fan-favourite for not conforming to reality TV’s unspoken size zero mandate. It’s what’s led to the creation […]

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In 2009, 19-year-old Sashagai Ruddock (Sasha) would run home after a day of classes at the University of Guelph Humber, where she studied criminal justice, to share her latest fashion finds on deliciouslyfat.blogspot.com, the plus-size style destination she had created. Cut to 2021 and this Toronto-born, Brampton-raised influencer stitched her way into a US$100,000 prize […]

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Old Navy is making major strides towards size inclusivity. And the sister company to Gap just announced that they are doing more than simply expanding their size range. Beginning on August 20, the Old Navy BODEQUALITY initiative will launch in an effort to democratize style and normalize all bodies. In addition to stocking sizes 0-28 […]

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  View this post on Instagram You guys know that I’m ONLY about things that I really love, and if you know me you know that @quayaustralia has become one of those things. They have literally become part of my daily life and Alex’s too. ? I am SOO excited to share our collaboration that […]

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Jordyn Woods seems like the kind of girl that could be your BFF, only she’s not—she’s Kylie Jenner’s. But that’s not the way she wants you to know her. Jordyn is ready to step out into her own spotlight, which includes taking on the runways at NYFW and changing the plus-size industry in a big […]

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