Courtney Smith founded Courtney Noelle in 2013 to push the boundaries of plus size design, building a Brooklyn-based, made-to-order design house for bold, fashion-forward curvy women in sizes 10–28. The label is recognized for its daring prints, glamorous silhouettes, and playful themed collections (including ones inspired by Living Single and Girlfriends), and its custom designer…
Villa Fresca was founded in 2024 by Los Angeles-based creative director, entrepreneur, and plus-size fashion pioneer Gabi Gregg, widely known as Gabi Fresh. After helping transform the plus-size swimwear industry through previous collaborations and groundbreaking swim collections, Gregg launched Villa Fresca as her own independent luxury resortwear label. The brand focuses on statement swimwear and…
Monif C. launched in 2005 after founder Monif Clarke, frustrated by the lack of stylish options for full-figured women, teamed up with her mother to build a label of her own. The brand became known for its unapologetically bold aesthetic — convertible dresses, bright colors, and some of the first bikinis and crop sets cut…
Wildfang — German for “tomboy” — was founded in 2012 after its founders grew tired of shopping the men’s section for masculine-cut clothing that never fit. The brand designs bold suiting, blazers, and statement staples in sizes XS–4X and is both woman- and LGBTQ-owned, led by CEO Emma McIlroy. Climate Label Certified and a frequent…
Tru Diva Designs was founded by designer Veronica L., who built the label around the belief that plus-size women deserve fashion that is stylish, sophisticated, and designed specifically for their bodies rather than adapted from straight-size patterns. The brand became known within the independent plus-size fashion community through runway appearances, custom designs, and limited-edition collections….
Rachel Pally launched her Californian-cool jersey line in 2002, earning a celebrity following for its soft, drapey silhouettes. In 2007 she became one of the first contemporary designers to introduce plus sizes with Rachel Pally White Label, debuting at Nordstrom. The line brings her signature Modal-blend jersey maxis, wraps, and jumpsuits to extended sizing through…
Anna Scholz, born in Germany and trained at Central Saint Martins, was one of the first designers to bring genuine luxury to the plus size market, showing her first collection in sizes 12 to 28 in 1995. Working from London, she built a celebrity-loved label famed for bright, exclusive prints, embellishment, and feminine silhouettes for…
Hilary MacMillan founded her eponymous Toronto label in 2013 after training as a technical womenswear designer, building a brand around two core commitments: cruelty-free, vegan materials and inclusive sizing. Known for bold colors, structured shoulders, and signature outerwear like trench and varsity jackets, the woman-owned label consistently offers sizes XS to 4X and has pushed…
Tennille McMillan founded Nakimuli in late 2009 in Brooklyn, taking the brand’s name from the Ugandan word for ‘flower.’ Known as ‘America’s Funky Sweetheart,’ the label fuses African-inspired prints, bold color, and avant-garde, funky-feminine silhouettes, worn by artists like Jill Scott, Jazmine Sullivan, and Danielle Brooks. Size-inclusive from S to 3X and ethically made in…
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…
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….
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….