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…
Chromat launched as an architectural fashion brand and has evolved into a full swim and activewear label with a fiercely inclusive identity. Its collections are known for bold cuts engineered construction and unapologetic sizing from XS to 4X. The brand has been a consistent presence on inclusive fashion lists for its investment in body diverse…
Cherri Cheeks is a size-inclusive swimwear brand founded by designer and entrepreneur Cherri. The brand was created to provide fashionable, confidence-building swimwear options for curvy women who have historically been underserved by the swimwear industry. Known for vibrant colors, bold prints, cutout details, and body-celebrating silhouettes, Cherri Cheeks focuses on creating swimwear that encourages visibility…
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…
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…
byVINNIK was founded by Suzanne Vinnik, a professional opera singer, photographer, and entrepreneur who launched the brand in 2019 after years spent working within fashion resale communities and observing the lack of luxurious, statement-making fashion available in extended sizes. Based in Los Angeles, the brand creates dramatic coats, kimonos, dresses, suiting, accessories, and occasion-focused separates…
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…
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…
Founded in New York in 1968 by designer Calvin Klein, the brand became synonymous with clean, minimalist American style across ready-to-wear, denim, fragrance, and underwear. Now part of PVH Corp, Calvin Klein has broadened size inclusivity, particularly in its underwear and intimates, which extend through plus sizing, alongside select apparel. Its pared-back, modern aesthetic and…
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…
Christian Ome’Shun was founded by Atlanta-based designer Ashontay Hubbard, who launched the brand after recognizing the lack of elevated, fashion-forward options available to plus-size women. The label was created with a mission to provide luxury fashion experiences and custom garments specifically designed for curvy bodies rather than adapting straight-size designs. The brand is best known…
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…