Exciting news from plus size fashion writer Gianluca Russo! Russo announced that he is writing a book called The Power of Plus! Itโs set for release in 2022, via Chicago Review Press. And as we have more plus size centered books to read, we can never have too manyโฆ right?ย
This is especially exciting, when it comes to understanding the foundation and evolution of plus size fashion! With Gianluca, we will get The Power of Plus, paying homage to those who laid the foundation of what we know plus size fashion to be today!
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Ohhh and if the name The Power of Plus sounds familiar, his new book shares the same name as the size-inclusive digital community that Gianluca founded just three months ago!
Here is what to expect from Gianluca Russoโs debut book:
โSet to be released in 2022, Russoโs nonfiction book will explore the trailblazing women who, over the past three decades, have single-handedly built the booming plus-size fashion market, creating a tight knit community along the way.
Together, these incredible game-changers have revolutionized the future of the industry and proved once and for all that style has no size. โ
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Russo also announced significant plans for his The Power of Plus digital community:
The Power of Plus will be hosting monthly panels, virtual book clubs, and spotlighting size-inclusive brands.
In July, the platform hosted itโs first panel โ tackling the topic of How Black Women Are Fighting the Racial Divide in Plus-Size Fashion. This panel featured four TCF faves, Gabi Gregg, Kellie Brown, Liris Crosse, and Kristine Thompson!
Power of Plus wants to continue being a space for meaningful conversations regarding the plus size fashion community. And there is more than enough room and opportunity here!ย
Canโt wait til 2022 to read Russoโs takes on all things plus size fashion?
Read his monthly column for NYLON, called Plus Us. You can also find him in Teen Vogue, where heโs a regular contributor.
Intrigued about the book, The Power of Plus?
We are beyond thrilled for Gianluca and canโt wait to read this book on the rich, inspiring history of the plus size fashion industry!ย
What are your thoughts on this breaking news? Who are you looking forward to reading about in the new book The Power Of Plus?
Iโm excited about this! Where have I been? Iโm going to start following Gianluca on his IG accounts. Thanks girl for bringing this positive role model & writer to my attention.