Hannah Nodskov began Hannah Caroline Couture in 2012 while still in high school, teaching herself to sew after struggling to find clothing that fit her own plus size frame. The Omaha-based brand specializes in custom and bespoke wedding gowns and formalwear for brides of all sizes — offering a size-inclusive range from 0 to 36…
Ndiritzy Bridal Couture is the custom design house of Kate Nnonyelu, creating handcrafted, luxury wedding gowns and special-occasion dresses tailored to flatter every curve. Every piece is made to order in any size between 0 and 8X, addressing the chronic lack of beautiful, well-fitting bridal options for plus size and full-figured brides. A Black, woman-owned…
Founded in 1997 by Lesley Webster (who took the name of her great-grandmother, Margaret “Maggie” Sottero), Maggie Sottero Designs has grown into a globally recognized, family-owned bridal company spanning three labels: Maggie Sottero, Sottero and Midgley, and Rebecca Ingram. The gowns are celebrated for romantic, timeless silhouettes, impeccable boning and corsetry, and intricate lace and…
Bridal Babes specializes in trendy, elegant dresses for the whole bridal party — bridesmaids, bridal showers, and bachelorette celebrations — in an inclusive size range of Small to 5XL. The brand’s mission is to ensure every bridesmaid feels confident and comfortable on the wedding day, regardless of size, and it backs this up with real…
Founded in 2019 by sisters Keyondra (a singer-songwriter) and Kimberly Lockett (a wardrobe stylist), Jolie Noire grew out of a desire to see themselves represented in fashion — as both Black and plus size women. The Atlanta brand describes its line as “elevated essential wear”: comfortable, size-inclusive athleisure, graphic tees, and sweatshirts in sizes XS–6XL,…
Founded in Perth, Western Australia in 1992 by Wayne and Martine Harris — with Martine still serving as chief creative officer and head designer — Essense of Australia is the flagship label of Essense Designs, which also owns Stella York, Martina Liana, and Sorella Vita. The gowns are known for romantic, timeless silhouettes, fine Chantilly…
Bethany Calvin launched Sheeek! By Bee in September 2014 after growing frustrated with the limited, unflattering options pushed to the back of stores for plus size women. The self-taught Houston designer builds bold, unapologetic, edgy-chic collections — rich in prints, color, and leather — constructed to accentuate the full-figured body, hence the name “Sheeek.” A…
Dollbe is a niche, independently run label dedicated to Lolita fashion — the ultra-feminine, Japanese-street-style aesthetic — made specifically for Western measurements including tall and plus size wearers. Its founder started the brand because brand-quality Lolita pieces were rarely available beyond standard sizing, and built a line of jumperskirts, blouses, and related items spanning XS…
Diarra Blu is the fashion line of designer Diarra Bousso, who fuses her love of fashion and mathematics by deriving the brand’s intricate signature patterns from mathematical equations. The size-inclusive label serves women from 0 to 3X and goes a step further by custom-fitting pieces to each customer’s height, addressing fit gaps that off-the-rack plus…
Courtney Smith founded Courtney Noelle in 2013 to push the boundaries of plus size design, building a Brooklyn-based, made-to-order design house for bold, fashion-forward curvy women in sizes 10–28. The label is recognized for its daring prints, glamorous silhouettes, and playful themed collections (including ones inspired by Living Single and Girlfriends), and its custom designer…
Founded in 2014 by Atlanta-based plus size model and designer Francie Maupin, The Diva Kurves Collection delivers high-quality, durable clothing that mixes chic with fierce for the full-figured woman who loves to show off her confidence. The brand is especially known for its bold #SwimThick swimwear alongside statement dresses and holiday pieces, sized up to…
Anifa Mvuemba launched Hanifa in 2011, building a self-taught, independent label committed to celebrating women of all shapes through vibrant color and strong, sculptural tailoring. The brand became a size-inclusive standout (sizes 0–20) and drew global attention in May 2020 with its “Pink Label Congo” collection, presented on invisible 3D avatars in a pioneering virtual…