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Founded in 2006 by designer Kenyatta, Bella Rene’ set out to prove that plus size women deserved their own high-fashion label, debuting a contemporary signature line in 2010 and building a reputation for avant-garde, head-turning runway collections. In 2018 the Georgia-based, Black woman-owned brand became the first exclusively plus size label to show at New…
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…
Kiyonna is an independent plus size brand with a 25-year track record of delivering well-fitting dresses and separates for sizes 0X to 5X. The brand is built on a philosophy of consistent fit meaning customers can return to styles they love across seasons. Its collections blend feminine details with wearable silhouettes for work cocktail and…
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…
On 24th by Jordie was founded in 2021 by designer Jordie McFarquhar. The New York-based label was created to fill a gap in the market for fashion-forward plus-size clothing that prioritizes innovative design, quality construction, and trend-conscious styling rather than basic wardrobe staples. The brand specializes in statement pieces including denim trench coats, asymmetrical skirts,…
Sealed With a Kiss Designs, known as SWAK, is a Los Angeles plus size company founded around 2006 on the belief that fashion should be fun and affordable, and that plus clothing shouldn’t cost more. It offers contemporary fashion basics and dresses in true women’s grading from sizes 1X to 6X (14 to 36), manufacturing…
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…
Rebdolls was founded with the mission of delivering current trends to customers across the full size spectrum. The brand carries sizes 0 to 32 and is especially recognized for its occasion dresses bodycon styles and going-out looks. As a minority-owned business Rebdolls has built strong community credibility in the plus size fashion space and is…
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…
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…