Chouette Designs was founded by fashion designer Ashley McGinty after years working in the jewelry industry and recognizing how frequently larger-bodied customers were excluded from traditional jewelry sizing. The brand was launched to create beautiful, demi-fine jewelry that truly accommodates a wider range of bodies and identities. Based in San Diego, California, Chouette Designs specializes…
Chic And Curvy Boutique was founded to provide fashionable, trend-driven clothing specifically for plus-size women who wanted stylish options without compromising fit or confidence. Operating both online and through its brick-and-mortar boutique in Inglewood, California, the company has become a destination for shoppers seeking bold, contemporary fashion in extended sizes. The boutique offers an assortment…
Cherri Cheeks is a size-inclusive swimwear brand founded by designer and entrepreneur Cherri. The brand was created to provide fashionable, confidence-building swimwear options for curvy women who have historically been underserved by the swimwear industry. Known for vibrant colors, bold prints, cutout details, and body-celebrating silhouettes, Cherri Cheeks focuses on creating swimwear that encourages visibility…
Cee Cee’s Closet NYC was founded in 2015 by Nigerian-American sisters Chioma and Uchenna Ngwudo after recognizing a lack of accessible, contemporary African-inspired fashion and accessories in the U.S. market. What began with handbags and headwraps evolved into a lifestyle brand centered on celebrating African culture through fashion, beauty, and community. The brand is best…
Carmen Marc Valvo, a Parsons graduate who trained at Nina Ricci and Christian Dior, launched his eponymous label in 1989 and built it into a benchmark for glamorous American eveningwear. Known for intricate beadwork, luxurious fabrics, and flattering, form-conscious silhouettes, his gowns and cocktail dresses are staples at Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus and…
C’est D emerged as an independent fashion label serving the growing demand for stylish plus-size clothing during the expansion of online boutique retail. The brand focused on creating contemporary apparel that reflected current fashion trends while providing fits designed specifically for curvier bodies. Its collections included dresses, tops, jumpsuits, bottoms, outerwear, and special occasion pieces….
Introduced by Lane Bryant in 2005, Cacique was created to provide fashionable, supportive lingerie specifically engineered for plus-size women. At a time when extended-size intimates were often limited to basic styles, Cacique helped redefine the category by combining technical fit with modern fashion, vibrant colors, and trend-forward designs. The brand specializes in full-coverage bras, balconette…
Founded in 2008 in Denmark, Carmakoma was created to challenge traditional plus-size fashion by offering modern, high-quality clothing inspired by Scandinavian design principles. Rather than producing conservative or oversized garments, the founders envisioned collections that embraced contemporary silhouettes, clean tailoring, and trend-forward styling specifically designed for curvier bodies. The label quickly gained an international following…
Founded in New York in 1968 by designer Calvin Klein, the brand became synonymous with clean, minimalist American style across ready-to-wear, denim, fragrance, and underwear. Now part of PVH Corp, Calvin Klein has broadened size inclusivity, particularly in its underwear and intimates, which extend through plus sizing, alongside select apparel. Its pared-back, modern aesthetic and…
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…
Founded in 2015 by entrepreneur Julie Brown, Brassybra was created after Brown struggled to find a supportive solution for backless and low-cut clothing that worked for larger bust sizes. Traditional bras often limited wardrobe choices, while existing adhesive products lacked the strength and coverage needed for reliable support. Brassybra introduced a patented adhesive breast support…
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…