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…
Hilary MacMillan founded her eponymous Toronto label in 2013 after training as a technical womenswear designer, building a brand around two core commitments: cruelty-free, vegan materials and inclusive sizing. Known for bold colors, structured shoulders, and signature outerwear like trench and varsity jackets, the woman-owned label consistently offers sizes XS to 4X and has pushed…
Anna Scholz, born in Germany and trained at Central Saint Martins, was one of the first designers to bring genuine luxury to the plus size market, showing her first collection in sizes 12 to 28 in 1995. Working from London, she built a celebrity-loved label famed for bright, exclusive prints, embellishment, and feminine silhouettes for…
Rachel Pally launched her Californian-cool jersey line in 2002, earning a celebrity following for its soft, drapey silhouettes. In 2007 she became one of the first contemporary designers to introduce plus sizes with Rachel Pally White Label, debuting at Nordstrom. The line brings her signature Modal-blend jersey maxis, wraps, and jumpsuits to extended sizing through…
Tennille McMillan founded Nakimuli in late 2009 in Brooklyn, taking the brand’s name from the Ugandan word for ‘flower.’ Known as ‘America’s Funky Sweetheart,’ the label fuses African-inspired prints, bold color, and avant-garde, funky-feminine silhouettes, worn by artists like Jill Scott, Jazmine Sullivan, and Danielle Brooks. Size-inclusive from S to 3X and ethically made in…
Jibri is an independent plus size fashion brand with a strong point of view. Its collections lean toward architectural silhouettes draped fabrics and statement pieces that feel genuinely editorial. The brand offers sizes 14 to 26 and works with custom sizing for hard-to-fit customers. It has developed a loyal following among plus size women who…
RCA Public Label is the ready-to-wear division of Renee Cafaro Atelier, launched by fashion designer, journalist, and former plus-size fashion editor Renee Cafaro. The brand was created to address the lack of luxury fashion options available to plus-size consumers while maintaining the same level of quality, craftsmanship, and design innovation found in contemporary designer fashion….
Universal Standard was founded in 2015 with a radical commitment to democratizing fashion. Its FitLiberty technology allows customers to exchange pieces if their size changes at no cost. The brand focuses on quality basics and elevated essentials that span the full size spectrum with the same silhouettes available to every customer. It has become a…
Rebdolls was founded with the mission of delivering current trends to customers across the full size spectrum. The brand carries sizes 0 to 32 and is especially recognized for its occasion dresses bodycon styles and going-out looks. As a minority-owned business Rebdolls has built strong community credibility in the plus size fashion space and is…
Shavonne Dorsey founded her namesake label after struggling to find fashion that reflected both her professional lifestyle and personal style as a curvy woman. The brand was built around the belief that fuller-figured women deserve access to sophisticated, fashion-forward clothing designed specifically for their bodies rather than adapted from straight-size patterns. The designer gained industry…
Tru Diva Designs was founded by designer Veronica L., who built the label around the belief that plus-size women deserve fashion that is stylish, sophisticated, and designed specifically for their bodies rather than adapted from straight-size patterns. The brand became known within the independent plus-size fashion community through runway appearances, custom designs, and limited-edition collections….
Tamara Malas is a New York based designer known for joyful prints and bold silhouettes designed specifically for plus size bodies.