Maternal America is a maternity apparel label that specializes in fashionable pregnancy and nursing clothing designed to help women maintain their personal style throughout pregnancy. The brand became known for combining comfort, versatility, and trend-conscious design in a category that has traditionally emphasized function over fashion. Manufactured in Los Angeles, Maternal America offers maternity dresses,…
Annee Matthew was established in 2001 by Annee Neo, who began making stylish nursing clothing when few flattering options existed. The woman-owned brand offers maternity and nursing dresses, tops, bottoms, lingerie, sleepwear, and a yoga line, all designed with discreet breastfeeding access and quality, comfortable fabrics that transition through pregnancy and beyond. From a small…
Nina Sharae Swim was founded by designer Nina Sharae after recognizing the lack of stylish, supportive swimwear available for plus-size women. The brand focused on creating luxury swimwear specifically engineered for curvier bodies rather than simply grading up straight-size patterns. The label became known for sophisticated one-pieces, bikinis, high-waisted swim separates, and resort-inspired collections featuring…
Carolyn de la Drapière was founded by designer Carolyn Draper, who was born in New Zealand, raised in Australia, and settled in London during the mid-1990s before establishing her bespoke dressmaking studio in Barnes, London. The label specializes in bespoke dresses, bridal gowns, mother-of-the-bride attire, eveningwear, race-day fashion, and occasionwear. Every garment is individually designed…
Jean Marc Philippe was founded in Paris more than four decades ago with a singular focus on plus-size fashion. Unlike many traditional fashion houses that later expanded into extended sizing, JMP has specialized exclusively in designing for curvier women since its inception. The brand develops its collections in Paris, combining French design sensibilities with patternmaking…
Hope & Harvest is an Australian plus size label “engineered for curves,” consciously designed by a plus size woman designer and ethically made by local workers in Ballarat and Melbourne. Working in luxury eco fabrics with custom hand-printed designs, the brand produces elevated classics, directional dresses, tailored separates, kimonos, and activewear in sizes 12 to…
Anomalie was founded in 2016 by Leslie Voorhees Means and Calley Means with the goal of making custom bridal fashion more accessible. The company leveraged technology, digital design tools, and remote consultations to allow brides to create personalized wedding gowns without the traditional couture price tag. The brand became widely recognized for offering made-to-measure bridal…
Lafayette 148 New York was founded in 1996 by Deirdre Quinn, Shun Yen Siu, and Ida Siu. Named after the company’s original SoHo address at 148 Lafayette Street in New York City, the brand was created to offer sophisticated clothing for accomplished professional women seeking elevated design and exceptional quality. The brand built its reputation…
“G’wan by Charon was founded by designer Charon, a trained fashion designer with more than 30 years of experience dressing women. The brand was created to offer distinctive, fashion-forward clothing designed specifically to celebrate women across a wide range of sizes rather than treating extended sizing as an afterthought. The company designs and produces its…
Josephine Swim was launched by designer Marie Jean-Baptiste, the Haitian-American founder of the New York label Rue107, to fill the gap in stylish, fashion-forward swimwear for plus size women. Its debut collection brought edgy, on-trend designs, asymmetrical and polychromatic one-pieces and vintage-inspired printed bikinis, to a market long limited to basic black swim dresses. The…
Terrance Williams Designs was founded by self-taught designer Terrance Williams, who learned to sew in 2010 and later transformed his passion for fashion, sustainability, and social advocacy into a full-time business. Based in Dallas, Texas, the brand centers ethical sourcing, environmental responsibility, and inclusive design. The label is known for genderless apparel, statement dusters, caftans,…
Glamour Glamour Swim is an independent swimwear label created to address the longstanding lack of stylish, trend-focused swimwear options available for plus-size women. The brand positions itself around the idea that every curve deserves fashionable swimwear and visibility at the beach, pool, or resort. The company became known within plus-size fashion circles for colorful swimsuits,…