TCF Archives

  • Amour781

    Amour781 was started by two cousins with backgrounds in luxury retail who, frustrated by the lack of high-quality plus size options, set out to build a curated destination for the luxury plus shopper. The brand offers a size-inclusive edit (0–4X) of contemporary and elevated-bohemian pieces — sourced from designers around the world and including exclusive…

  • Brandon Kyle Menswear

    Established in 2016 by Brandon Coates — a plus size fashion veteran who previously worked in plus size womenswear — Brandon Kyle was created to fill the void of up-market, fashion-forward clothing for Big & Tall men. The collection offers exceptionally engineered garments that fit true to size on a robust frame, with a contemporary,…

  • Athleta

    Athleta became a Certified B Corporation in 2018 and has since expanded its plus size offering to include over 500 styles in XXS to 3X available both online and in all physical store locations. Known for its thoughtful construction wider straps and supportive bras the brand delivers genuine performance wear for active plus size women….

  • Alexis Bittar

    Alexis Bittar began carving Lucite jewelry in his New York apartment in 1990, building an eponymous accessories label that bridges art and fashion. The brand is best known for its hand-carved, hand-painted Lucite combined with high-shine metals and crystal, producing bold, sculptural statement pieces still crafted on-site in Brooklyn. Bittar earned the CFDA’s Accessory Designer…

  • Anna Sui

    Detroit-born and Parsons-trained, Anna Sui launched her eponymous label in 1981 and built a signature aesthetic blending Victorian romance, bohemian craft, and glam-rock influence into eclectic, print-heavy collections. The luxury mainline is not broadly size-inclusive — official sizing runs to about a 12 — but Sui has repeatedly extended her designs to plus shoppers through…

  • Badgley Mischka

    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…

  • Always For Me

    Launched in 2000 by founder and CEO Susan Barone, Always For Me has become one of the most established online destinations for plus size swimwear, with a catalog spanning swimsuits, cover-ups, activewear, and full-figure lingerie in sizes 14–26. The retailer carries its own exclusive Chic, Sport, and Control labels alongside well-known swim brands, and has…

  • Azazie

    Azazie launched as a direct-to-consumer bridal disruptor, bringing wedding and bridesmaid dresses online at a fraction of traditional boutique prices. Every garment is offered across its full 0–30 size range at no extra charge, and each dress is made to order — including custom sizing and length — which trims waste and improves fit. With…

  • Addition Elle

    Addition Elle has served Canadian plus size shoppers since 1975. The brand is known for its elevated fashion sensibility celebrity collaborations and well-edited seasonal collections. With sizes 14 to 26 Addition Elle covers workwear occasion wear lingerie and activewear positioning itself as a premium destination within Canadian plus size retail.

  • Adidas

    Founded in Germany in 1949, Adidas is one of the world’s largest sportswear companies, and in recent years it has built out a dedicated women’s plus-size range in sizes XXS–4X. The collection covers performance and lifestyle apparel — leggings, sports bras (30A–48E), tops, hoodies, track pants — plus swimwear and footwear, built with the brand’s…

  • Warp + Weft

    Warp + Weft was built to close the gap between ethical manufacturing and genuine size inclusivity in denim. The brand produces its denim at a single vertically integrated sustainable mill and offers sizing from 00 to 24. Its high-rise shaping styles and ethical sourcing have made it a reference point for conscious shoppers who want…