Brand offers plus size styles up to a size 24, covering a standard range of plus size shopping options.
CUUP was founded in 2017 by Abby Morgan and Lauren Catterson with the goal of reimagining the intimates industry through modern design, transparent sizing, and simplified shopping experiences. The brand launched as a direct-to-consumer company focused on providing supportive bras that balanced functionality with minimalist aesthetics. (shopcuup.com) The company became known for its clean, understated…
D. Auxilly is a New York-based luxury fashion label founded by designer Dominique Galbraith. The brand specializes in couture bridalwear, special occasion gowns, and custom garments created with an emphasis on artistry, personalization, and exceptional fit. Known for intricate detailing, dramatic silhouettes, and couture-inspired craftsmanship, D. Auxilly creates wedding gowns, reception looks, veils, and formalwear…
David Meister is a luxury womenswear label founded by American fashion designer David Meister. After graduating from the University of Cincinnati’s College of Design, Art, Architecture and Planning in 1985, Meister began his fashion career in New York before launching his signature eveningwear collections in partnership with Kellwood Company in 1998. The brand became known…
Democracy was founded by fashion industry veteran Caren Lettiere, who set out to create jeans that fit, flatter, and support real women living busy lives. The brand launched as a denim-focused label built around the idea of “Curve Equality,” recognizing that women come in many different shapes and deserve clothing designed accordingly. The company became…
Adesola ‘Addie’ Elabor, born in Nigeria and raised near Philadelphia, founded D’IYANU in 2014 to fill the gap for modern, ready-to-wear African-inspired fashion, envisioning an Ankara-print answer to Zara or H&M. Self-funded and grown into a multi-million-dollar business, the brand is known for daring geometric prints, vibrant color, and trendy silhouettes in sizes XS to…
COYAN is a contemporary luxury fashion brand founded by Ceylan Atınç, created to provide women with refined occasionwear that balances modern sophistication with timeless design. The brand is particularly known for its use of premium silk fabrics, fluid silhouettes, and understated luxury. The company focuses on investment-worthy pieces designed to transcend seasonal trends, emphasizing quality…
Crème Bralée was launched in 2013 as a collection under QT Intimates, a lingerie company with roots dating back to 1945. The brand was developed to address the lack of stylish, supportive lingerie options available for fuller-busted and plus-size consumers. Known for combining European-inspired aesthetics with accessible pricing, Crème Bralée offered bras, panties, shapewear, sleepwear,…
City Chic originated in Australia in 1997 and has grown into a globally recognized plus size label. It is best known for its evening and occasion collections featuring bold colors intricate prints and figure-flattering silhouettes designed specifically for curves. The brand operates both as a standalone retailer and through wholesale partnerships and remains one of…
Carmen Marc Valvo, a Parsons graduate who trained at Nina Ricci and Christian Dior, launched his eponymous label in 1989 and built it into a benchmark for glamorous American eveningwear. Known for intricate beadwork, luxurious fabrics, and flattering, form-conscious silhouettes, his gowns and cocktail dresses are staples at Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus and…
Carmakoma began in 2008 as an independent Danish label producing high-end plus size clothing with a distinct artistic, rocker-glam edge balanced by a feminine sweetness. In 2017 it was acquired by Bestseller and folded into the ONLY family as ONLY Carmakoma, shifting toward a younger, more dynamic, accessibly priced identity. The brand offers denim, dresses,…
Founded in 2014 by Jay Hallstein and Katie Doyle, Brass set out to help women simplify their wardrobes with well-made, versatile essentials rather than trend-driven fast fashion. The Boston-based, direct-to-consumer brand offers dresses, skirts, tops, and workwear-leaning lifestyle pieces designed for a functional capsule wardrobe, in a size range that extends through the low plus…
Founded in 1988 by Mark Badgley and James Mischka, Badgley Mischka built its reputation on luxurious, beautifully embellished evening gowns favored by Hollywood stars on the red carpet. The house spans designer dresses, occasion and bridal gowns, footwear, and accessories, all marked by couture-level detailing, dramatic silhouettes, and a classic-meets-contemporary glamour. Its eveningwear is offered…