Author: Raven Lewis

  • SWAK Designs

    SWAK Designs is a fashion brand dedicated to creating stylish, comfortable, and confidence-inspiring clothing for women who want fashion that fits their lifestyle. With a focus on flattering silhouettes, contemporary trends, and versatile wardrobe essentials, the brand designs pieces that celebrate individuality and personal expression. Each collection is created with the belief that every woman…

  • Wildfang

    Wildfang is a contemporary clothing brand that challenges traditional fashion norms through gender-inclusive design, modern tailoring, and a bold commitment to self-expression. Inspired by the belief that style should never be limited by expectations, the brand creates versatile apparel that empowers individuals to dress authentically and confidently. With clean lines, functional details, and contemporary silhouettes,…

  • Kiyonna

    Kiyonna is a women’s fashion brand dedicated to creating elegant, confidence-inspiring apparel designed to celebrate curves. With a focus on sophisticated silhouettes, flattering fits, and timeless style, the brand offers clothing that helps women feel beautiful for every occasion. Each collection reflects a commitment to combining modern fashion with thoughtful design, ensuring that style and…

  • Nerecina

    Nerecina was founded by fashion designer and former celebrity tailor Jenine Nerecina, who launched the label after recognizing the lack of luxury fashion available for women wearing double-digit sizes. Drawing from her experience in celebrity tailoring, she created a brand centered on the belief that couture should be accessible to every body, not just straight-size…

  • Rachel pally white label

    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…

  • Anna Scholz

    Founded by German-born designer Anna Scholz, the label debuted in 1996 after Scholz recognized the lack of fashionable luxury clothing available for plus-size women. Rather than adapting straight-size garments, she designed specifically for fuller figures, establishing herself as one of the earliest high-end designers devoted exclusively to plus-size fashion. Anna Scholz became internationally recognized for…

  • Hilary MacMillan

    Founded in Toronto in 2013 by designer Hilary MacMillan, the brand was built around contemporary womenswear that combines sophisticated tailoring with playful, fashion-forward design. Originally studying political science and economics, MacMillan pursued fashion after discovering a passion for design, eventually launching her namesake label focused on expressive, confidence-building clothing. Hilary MacMillan is recognized for colorful…

  • Rebdolls

    Founded in 2008 by Grisel Angel, REBDOLLS was created to address the lack of fashionable, well-fitting clothing available to curvy women. Rather than simply scaling up straight-size garments, the brand develops its collections with fit consistency across its entire size range, making inclusive design a core part of its identity. Based in New York City,…

  • TruDiva

    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….

  • Nakimuli

    Founded by Tennille McMillan in 2009, NAKIMULI was created as an unapologetic alternative to conventional womenswear. Inspired by science fiction, fantasy, anime, Black culture, vintage fashion, and pop art, McMillan built the brand around the belief that clothing should inspire joy, confidence, and individuality rather than conformity. Operating from Brooklyn, New York, NAKIMULI produces statement-making…

  • RCA Public Label

    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

    Universal Standard was founded after Alexandra Waldman struggled to find fashionable clothing in her size while shopping with friend and co-founder Polina Veksler. Frustrated by the industry’s limited offerings, the pair created a brand where size inclusivity would be the standard rather than a special collection. When the company launched in 2015, it disrupted the…