David’s Bridal was founded in 1950 as a small bridal salon in Florida and grew into the largest bridal retail chain in the United States. The company built its reputation by making wedding fashion more accessible through a combination of extensive inventory, broad sizing, and affordable pricing. Today, David’s Bridal offers wedding gowns, bridesmaid dresses,…
CUUP was founded in 2017 by Abby Morgan and Lauren Catterson with the goal of reimagining the intimates industry through modern design, transparent sizing, and simplified shopping experiences. The brand launched as a direct-to-consumer company focused on providing supportive bras that balanced functionality with minimalist aesthetics. (shopcuup.com) The company became known for its clean, understated…
Curvy Kate was developed by a team of lingerie retailers who saw a lack of fashionable, well-fitting options for fuller-busted customers. The brand began designing its own products in 2006 and officially launched in 2009, focusing exclusively on D+ cup lingerie and swimwear. The company became well known for combining technical fit expertise with trend-driven…
Christopher John Rogers founded his CJR label in 2016, quickly earning a CFDA top prize, a Forbes 30 Under 30 spot, and a celebrity following from Michelle Obama to Lizzo for his emotionally charged, high-glamour color and silhouette. While the luxury mainline carries limited extended sizing, Rogers has made size inclusivity central to his mass…
Christian Siriano launched his namesake collection in 2008 after winning Project Runway, and has since become one of fashion’s most visible champions of size inclusivity. Known for fantasy gowns, cocktail dresses, and tailored separates, he has dressed celebrities of every size and pushed retailers to carry his full range, which reaches into the 20s. The…
Christian Ome’Shun was founded by Atlanta-based designer Ashontay Hubbard, who launched the brand after recognizing the lack of elevated, fashion-forward options available to plus-size women. The label was created with a mission to provide luxury fashion experiences and custom garments specifically designed for curvy bodies rather than adapting straight-size designs. The brand is best known…
Cacique operates as the intimates arm of Lane Bryant and is one of the most established plus size lingerie brands in the US. It carries bras from a 34B to 52I and panties and sleepwear through a size 44 making it one of the most size-comprehensive lingerie resources in the market. Its retail presence through…
Katherina “Kat” Borve created Brassybra after a painful duct-tape experience on her 2012 wedding day, going on to launch the brand in 2016 as the world’s first breathable adhesive bra that stretches like skin. Made from a soft, latex-free, hypoallergenic cotton blend with medical-grade adhesive, Brassybra lifts and shapes cup sizes A–G and comes in…
Founded in 2014 by Jay Hallstein and Katie Doyle, Brass set out to help women simplify their wardrobes with well-made, versatile essentials rather than trend-driven fast fashion. The Boston-based, direct-to-consumer brand offers dresses, skirts, tops, and workwear-leaning lifestyle pieces designed for a functional capsule wardrobe, in a size range that extends through the low plus…
City Chic originated in Australia in 1997 and has grown into a globally recognized plus size label. It is best known for its evening and occasion collections featuring bold colors intricate prints and figure-flattering silhouettes designed specifically for curves. The brand operates both as a standalone retailer and through wholesale partnerships and remains one of…
byVINNIK was founded by Suzanne Vinnik, a professional opera singer, photographer, and entrepreneur who launched the brand in 2019 after years spent working within fashion resale communities and observing the lack of luxurious, statement-making fashion available in extended sizes. Based in Los Angeles, the brand creates dramatic coats, kimonos, dresses, suiting, accessories, and occasion-focused separates…