Founded in 1999 and designed and produced in Los Angeles, Maternal America is a woman-owned maternity brand led by Nataline Ngo Amadi (with partner Wahid Amadi), committed to ethical, made-in-USA production. Its feminine, effortless garments, from baby-shower and cocktail dresses to maternity jeans, tops, and designer swimwear, are known for soft fabrics and flattering, edgy-yet-comfortable…
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…
Founded in 2016 by Chicago native Nina Sharae, Nina Sharae Resort & Swimwear is a luxury plus size swim and resortwear line dedicated to making curvy women feel desirable and seen. After winning Miss Florida Plus America in 2015, Sharae debuted the brand in Orlando and built it into a destination for bold, sexy swimsuits,…
Carolyn de la Drapiere runs a London (Barnes) dressmaking studio specializing in bespoke, handmade plus size clothing, from wedding dresses and mother-of-the-bride outfits to occasionwear, all made to a client’s exact measurements in fine European fabrics. Having been featured in Vogue and shown collections on catwalks, she offers a personal, fitting-based service that lets curvy…
Jean Marc Philippe (JMP) is a Paris-based plus size label that has been creating fashion for fuller-figured women for over four decades. The French designer’s avant-garde yet timeless aesthetic channels classic Parisian sophistication while serving the modern woman with versatile day-to-evening pieces, dresses, and tailoring. The brand has moved toward more responsible production, using organic…
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…
G’wan by Charon (pronounced “Gwahn”) takes its name from the Caribbean patois for “go on” or “go ahead,” a rallying cry for the strength and independence the brand sees as the essence of womanhood. Created by a woman and focused on women, this Black woman-owned label designs size-inclusive pieces in sizes L to 4X, inviting…
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…
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…
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,…
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,…