Converse was founded in 1908 by Marquis Mills Converse in Malden, Massachusetts. Originally established as a rubber shoe company, Converse became a global cultural icon through the success of the Chuck Taylor All Star, one of the most recognizable sneakers ever created. Over the decades, the brand evolved beyond athletics to become deeply connected to…
Cosabella was founded in 1983 by Italian husband-and-wife team Valeria and Ugo Campello. The name “Cosabella” translates to “beautiful thing” in Italian, reflecting the brand’s commitment to creating elegant, high-quality intimates rooted in Italian craftsmanship. The company became known for producing lingerie in Italy using premium materials, vibrant colors, and innovative fit solutions. Over the…
Katherina “Kat” Borve created Brassybra after a painful duct-tape experience on her 2012 wedding day, going on to launch the brand in 2016 as the world’s first breathable adhesive bra that stretches like skin. Made from a soft, latex-free, hypoallergenic cotton blend with medical-grade adhesive, Brassybra lifts and shapes cup sizes A–G and comes in…
Christian Siriano launched his namesake collection in 2008 after winning Project Runway, and has since become one of fashion’s most visible champions of size inclusivity. Known for fantasy gowns, cocktail dresses, and tailored separates, he has dressed celebrities of every size and pushed retailers to carry his full range, which reaches into the 20s. The…
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…
Chic And Curvy Boutique is a Los Angeles-area plus size retailer built around confidence and body-conscious style, with a motto of ‘accessorize, accentuate and always rock your curves.’ It offers classy, sexy, on-trend dresses, formalwear, and separates for curvy women through both a physical store and its online shops, with its Couture range extending up…
Chouette Designs was founded by fashion designer Ashley McGinty after years working in the jewelry industry and recognizing how frequently larger-bodied customers were excluded from traditional jewelry sizing. The brand was launched to create beautiful, demi-fine jewelry that truly accommodates a wider range of bodies and identities. Based in San Diego, California, Chouette Designs specializes…
Cee Cee’s Closet NYC was founded in 2015 by Nigerian-American sisters Chioma and Uchenna Ngwudo after recognizing a lack of accessible, contemporary African-inspired fashion and accessories in the U.S. market. What began with handbags and headwraps evolved into a lifestyle brand centered on celebrating African culture through fashion, beauty, and community. The brand is best…
Cacique operates as the intimates arm of Lane Bryant and is one of the most established plus size lingerie brands in the US. It carries bras from a 34B to 52I and panties and sleepwear through a size 44 making it one of the most size-comprehensive lingerie resources in the market. Its retail presence through…
Ashley Stewart has served plus size women since 1991 with a mission rooted in celebrating curves through fashion. The brand is especially recognized for its vibrant color palette statement prints and figure-forward dressing. Its customer base is deeply loyal and the brand has built a reputation for pieces that feel genuinely designed with curvier bodies…
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…
Arula launched as the plus and mid-size sister brand to Altar’d State, designing pieces specifically for curvy proportions (sizes 10–24) rather than resizing straight-size garments. Rebranded from A Beautiful Soul in 2021, it built a loyal following for its boho-chic dresses, coordinating sets, novelty accessories, and wide-fit cowgirl boots, offering a polished in-store experience across…