Author: Raven Lewis

  • Ashley Stewart

    Ashley Stewart has served plus size women since 1991 with a mission rooted in celebrating curves through fashion. The brand is especially recognized for its vibrant color palette statement prints and figure-forward dressing. Its customer base is deeply loyal and the brand has built a reputation for pieces that feel genuinely designed with curvier bodies…

  • Alexis Bittar

    Alexis Bittar began carving Lucite jewelry in his New York apartment in 1990, building an eponymous accessories label that bridges art and fashion. The brand is best known for its hand-carved, hand-painted Lucite combined with high-shine metals and crystal, producing bold, sculptural statement pieces still crafted on-site in Brooklyn. Bittar earned the CFDA’s Accessory Designer…

  • Addition Elle

    Addition Elle has served Canadian plus size shoppers since 1975. The brand is known for its elevated fashion sensibility celebrity collaborations and well-edited seasonal collections. With sizes 14 to 26 Addition Elle covers workwear occasion wear lingerie and activewear positioning itself as a premium destination within Canadian plus size retail.

  • Adidas

    Founded in Germany in 1949, Adidas is one of the world’s largest sportswear companies, and in recent years it has built out a dedicated women’s plus-size range in sizes XXS–4X. The collection covers performance and lifestyle apparel — leggings, sports bras (30A–48E), tops, hoodies, track pants — plus swimwear and footwear, built with the brand’s…

  • Adrianna Papell

    Adrianna Papell made its name in bridesmaid dresses and special-occasion wear, and is especially recognized for its signature hand-beaded gowns and cocktail dresses. Over recent years the brand has significantly broadened its plus size collection (14W–30W) to include day dresses, floral styles, jumpsuits, and wear-to-work options alongside its formalwear. With pricing generally in the $150–$300…

  • Aerosoles

    Aerosoles has built its reputation since 1987 on comfortable, affordable footwear that blends cushioning technology with contemporary style. Its range covers flats, loafers, heels, wedges, sandals, sneakers, and boots, with many styles offered in wide and extra-wide widths across sizes 5–13. Accessibly priced and widely stocked, Aerosoles is a dependable option for shoppers seeking stylish…

  • Allure Bridals

    Founded in 1998 as a small retail store, Allure Bridals has grown into an award-winning bridal house with a family of collections including Allure Bridals, Allure Romance, Allure Couture, Madison James, and the plus-focused Allure Women line. Gowns are crafted from rich fabrics like satin, lace, and English netting, often featuring Swarovski beading, floral appliqués,…

  • Alice + Olivia

    Stacey Bendet founded Alice + Olivia in 2002 out of a quest to design the perfect pair of pants, and quickly grew it into a full contemporary lifestyle brand spanning ready-to-wear, gowns, footwear, handbags, and accessories. The NYC-based label is known for its playful, whimsical aesthetic — vivid prints, embellishment, and flirty-yet-sophisticated silhouettes — and…

  • 17 Sundays

    Founded in 2013 in Melbourne, Australia, 17 Sundays was created by sisters Amy Loewenberg and Melanie Flintoff, who were frustrated by the lack of fashionable clothing available for plus-size women. Their vision was to design clothing that reflected modern street style rather than traditional plus-size fashion, giving curvy women access to the same effortless, trend-conscious…

  • Zelie for She

    Founded in 2012 by designer Elann Zelie, Zelie for She was created to challenge the lack of fashion-forward options available to plus size women. Inspired by travel, art, vintage fashion, and street style, Elann designs collections that prioritize self-expression over trends, resulting in clothing that feels both timeless and distinctly original. Unlike traditional fast fashion…

  • Yours Clothing

    Founded in 1993, Yours Clothing has become one of the leading plus size fashion retailers in the United Kingdom, with a growing international customer base. The brand was created to address the lack of fashionable, well-fitting clothing available to plus size women, making style accessible without compromising on comfort or affordability. Today, Yours Clothing releases…

  • Yitty

    Yitty launched in 2022 as a collaboration between singer Lizzo and Fabletics. The brand approaches shapewear from a body liberation lens offering sizes XS to 6XL with a vibrant expressive aesthetic. Its collections include shapewear bodysuits loungewear and intimates all produced with sustainability certifications and a design ethos grounded in celebrating rather than concealing the…