When it comes to plus size denim styling, few do it as intentionally—or as imaginatively—as Jente, the visionary behind Denim in Wonderland. On June 21, 2025, she brought her distinct blend of fashion, fantasy, and healing to life with Our Wonderland, an immersive runway experience in Dallas, Texas.
The event featured curated denim looks, interactive installations, custom visuals, and vendor pop-ups, all shaped by Jente’s creative direction. Every detail—from the models to the music to the visuals—was designed to reflect and celebrate plus size fashion, particularly through the lens of Black women. The show focused on style, creating space for visibility, self-expression, and emotional connection.
In every detail of the immersive experience, from denim-forward runway pieces to nostalgic visuals and interactive installations, Jente built a world that made space for beauty, imagination, and truth—especially for those who are often overlooked in traditional fashion spaces.
Fashion as Survival, Styling as Restoration
Jente’s work is deeply personal. During her creative journey, she opened up about surviving an abusive relationship and how fashion became a lifeline and a way to rebuild her sense of self and reclaim her joy. What started as a personal refuge soon turned into a public platform where she could help others do the same.
Through Denim in Wonderland, Jente is creating looks, but also creating emotional connection. For many of the women she works with, styling becomes a mirror, a form of mental health support, a reminder that they are worthy of being seen and celebrated just as they are.
“This goes beyond body positivity,” she shared. “It’s about helping women see that their beauty is not something they have to earn. It’s already here—in the size they are now.”
That energy was present throughout the event. From the care she put into model selection to the thought behind every look, Jente brought that same personal connection to everyone in the room. Her work is rooted in her own transformation, but it now serves as a form of support for others navigating their own.
Plus Size Denim Styling as a Pain Point—and a Possibility
As the name suggests, denim plays a special role in Jente’s aesthetic universe. She knows denim can be a pain point for many plus size women. It’s often stiff, hard to fit, or simply not made with their bodies in mind. That’s exactly why she centers it in her work. She treats denim not as an obstacle, but as a foundation.
Through confident styling choices and an eye for structure and softness, Jente curates looks that challenge the idea that plus size bodies need to be hidden behind stretch fabrics or oversized silhouettes. She shows that denim can be wearable, expressive, and flattering at any size.
At Our Wonderland, denim appeared throughout the show in structured jackets, wide-leg pants, cropped sets, and layered ensembles that pushed beyond everyday basics. Each piece reflected her goal of helping women feel strong and at home in denim, not restricted by it. She’s not just styling denim. She’s reshaping what it means to feel good in it.
Intentional Representation—and a Much Bigger Size Range
Jente’s passion for representation began during her time working in the fashion industry, where she often saw plus size inclusion stop at a size 12. That version of representation didn’t reflect the communities she was part of, and it didn’t reflect the women she was trying to reach. It pushed her to build something more honest.
She became intentional about who she cast, how clothing was styled, and what kinds of bodies were centered in her creative work. Her approach is built around real people with real experiences.
“Plus size doesn’t stop at 12. And representation shouldn’t either.”
In her castings, collaborations, and creative campaigns, she ensures that her models are truly reflective of the community she’s a part of—spanning size, shape, tone, and energy. Our Wonderland was proof: every model on that runway not only wore the clothes, but they embodied the message.
Healing Through Style
For Jente, styling is a deeply emotional process—one that can spark confidence, self-worth, and real transformation. Many of the women she has worked with have shared how the experience has shifted their relationship with their bodies. Some felt seen for the first time. Others cried. Some walked away with new language for beauty that centered them, not the expectations they had learned to internalize.
She often works with creators and models who are visible online but still struggle with confidence offline. One woman, a plus size influencer with a strong following and polished presence, came to Jente for styling ahead of a campaign. On the surface, she looked confident. But during the fitting, her body language shifted—she avoided the mirror, adjusted her clothes nervously, and questioned whether anything truly “worked” on her shape.
Jente slowed the process down. She asked questions about how the client wanted to feel, not just how she wanted to look. Together, they built a look that aligned with her personality and honored her body, without trying to change or disguise it. When she stepped back into the mirror’s view, something shifted. She stood taller. She smiled, genuinely. She told Jente she hadn’t felt that kind of comfort in her clothes in years.
This is where Jente sees fashion becoming a form of mental health support. It’s not a fix, but it’s a tool. Her process invites plus size women to feel grounded in their style, and in their bodies. It helps them take up space with clarity, not just visibility.
What’s Next for Jente’s Wonderland
Jente has built something meaningful, and Our Wonderland is just one example of what’s possible when imagination and intention come together. Her work continues to grow both online and offline, with content, collaborations, and events that challenge fashion’s narrow standards while offering something more honest and expansive in return.
As she continues to build her visual world, it’s clear she’s doing more than developing a brand. She’s creating a movement. One rooted in care, community, and creativity. For those who experience her styling or step into her curated spaces, Denim in Wonderland offers a reminder that inclusive fashion should feel personal, powerful, and fully yours.
Her vision is clear. Style should feel like it belongs to you. And in her world, it does.
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