Founded in 2006 by designer Kenyatta, Bella Rene’ set out to prove that plus size women deserved their own high-fashion label, debuting a contemporary signature line in 2010 and building a reputation for avant-garde, head-turning runway collections. In 2018 the Georgia-based, Black woman-owned brand became the first exclusively plus size label to show at New…
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…
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…
Pique Lingerie was founded by designer Heidi Aranja as a body- and kink-positive passion project, creating luxury fetish lingerie for curvy, full-bust women drawing on the sensual energy of Berlin’s underground. Specializing in beautifully crafted bras in cups E to J (DD+), the label built a devoted following among lingerie lovers, burlesque performers, and body-positivity…
ASOS launched in 2000 and grew into one of the world’s largest online fashion destinations, carrying its own-label collections alongside thousands of third-party brands. Its dedicated ASOS Curve and Plus Size offering brings trend-led occasion, casual, denim, and activewear to extended sizes up to roughly a 30, with the rapid product cycles and accessible pricing…
Wildfang — German for “tomboy” — was founded in 2012 after its founders grew tired of shopping the men’s section for masculine-cut clothing that never fit. The brand designs bold suiting, blazers, and statement staples in sizes XS–4X and is both woman- and LGBTQ-owned, led by CEO Emma McIlroy. Climate Label Certified and a frequent…
Monif C. launched in 2005 after founder Monif Clarke, frustrated by the lack of stylish options for full-figured women, teamed up with her mother to build a label of her own. The brand became known for its unapologetically bold aesthetic — convertible dresses, bright colors, and some of the first bikinis and crop sets cut…
Villa Fresca was founded in 2024 by Los Angeles-based creative director, entrepreneur, and plus-size fashion pioneer Gabi Gregg, widely known as Gabi Fresh. After helping transform the plus-size swimwear industry through previous collaborations and groundbreaking swim collections, Gregg launched Villa Fresca as her own independent luxury resortwear label. The brand focuses on statement swimwear and…
On 24th by Jordie was founded in 2021 by designer Jordie McFarquhar. The New York-based label was created to fill a gap in the market for fashion-forward plus-size clothing that prioritizes innovative design, quality construction, and trend-conscious styling rather than basic wardrobe staples. The brand specializes in statement pieces including denim trench coats, asymmetrical skirts,…
Sealed With a Kiss Designs, known as SWAK, is a Los Angeles plus size company founded around 2006 on the belief that fashion should be fun and affordable, and that plus clothing shouldn’t cost more. It offers contemporary fashion basics and dresses in true women’s grading from sizes 1X to 6X (14 to 36), manufacturing…
Kiyonna is an independent plus size brand with a 25-year track record of delivering well-fitting dresses and separates for sizes 0X to 5X. The brand is built on a philosophy of consistent fit meaning customers can return to styles they love across seasons. Its collections blend feminine details with wearable silhouettes for work cocktail and…