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…
Founded in 2018 by designer Tamara Malas, the namesake label emerged from the designer’s desire to create the kind of fashion she wished existed for herself and other plus-size consumers. A graduate of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Malas previously worked in luxury fashion before launching a brand dedicated to expressive, size-inclusive…
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 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…
eShakti is an online womenswear retailer built around made-to-order customization, offering dresses, tops, skirts, pants, and jackets in a standard range of sizes 0 to 36W. What sets it apart is the ability to personalize each garment to a customer’s exact measurements and adjust design details like sleeve length, neckline, and hem at little or…
Founded by Erin Cavanaugh and designer Yi Zhou, See ROSE Go was created after recognizing that plus-size women were consistently underserved by the fashion industry. Rather than treating extended sizing as an afterthought, the founders built the brand exclusively around the needs, fit, and lifestyles of plus-size women. Based in the United States, See ROSE…
Melissa Mercedes is a fashion brand dedicated to creating sophisticated, feminine, and confidence-driven designs for the modern woman. With a focus on elegance, individuality, and timeless style, the brand offers pieces that blend contemporary fashion with refined details. Each collection is thoughtfully designed to inspire self-expression while helping women feel empowered, polished, and effortlessly beautiful….
Loud Bodies was founded by Romanian designer Patricia Luiza Blaj with a mission to create fashion that centered sustainability, ethical production, and genuine size inclusivity. From its inception, the brand challenged traditional fashion industry standards by offering an extensive size range and free custom sizing, ensuring customers of many body types could access the same…
LeaLea Love Clothing was founded by Leah Graifer, a former plus-size fit model who launched the brand after struggling to find stylish, well-fitting clothing designed for fuller busts and curvier bodies. The Los Angeles-based label was created to address a longstanding gap in the fashion industry, offering luxury-inspired garments that prioritize both style and fit….
PAINT by Shawn Denise was founded on January 3, 2013, by designer Shawn Denise in Albany, Georgia, before relocating to Atlanta in 2015. The brand was created to provide curvy and plus-size consumers with handcrafted luxury fashion designed specifically for their bodies rather than adapting straight-size fashion. The label has become known for vibrant colors,…
Evans has been a cornerstone of British plus size retail since 1930. Formerly part of the Arcadia Group and later City Chic Collective, the brand was acquired by AK Retail Holdings (owner of Yours Clothing and Long Tall Sally) in 2023. It designs curve clothing exclusively on plus size bodies in UK sizes 14 to…
Introduced by Kohl’s in 2019, EVRI was created to expand the retailer’s commitment to plus-size fashion by offering an exclusive private-label collection built specifically for curvier customers. Rather than simply extending existing straight-size brands, EVRI was developed as a dedicated plus-size line with an emphasis on fit, comfort, and versatility. The collection included knit tops,…