Cocomelody is a bridal and occasionwear company that operates through both e-commerce and physical showrooms across the United States and Canada. The brand specializes in wedding dresses, bridesmaid dresses, mother-of-the-bride attire, formalwear, accessories, and custom bridal services. The company has become particularly well known for offering made-to-order gowns and custom sizing options, allowing customers to…
G’wan by Charon (pronounced “Gwahn”) takes its name from the Caribbean patois for “go on” or “go ahead,” a rallying cry for the strength and independence the brand sees as the essence of womanhood. Created by a woman and focused on women, this Black woman-owned label designs size-inclusive pieces in sizes L to 4X, inviting…
Pop Up Plus began as a New York pop-up shop concept from Camille Newman, a buying and merchandising veteran of brands like Lane Bryant, who set out to solve the visibility problem in plus size fashion by gathering size-12-and-up designer and indie styles in one place. It grew into its own curated, fashion-forward label of…
Living Doll LA is a California-based clothing brand offering young, trend-led womenswear, with a dedicated Living Doll LA Plus line for curvy shoppers. Geared to a youthful, adventurous customer, its collections feature pretty prints, breezy chiffons, graphic tees, and sporty pieces, much of it made in the USA. The brand reaches plus shoppers through retailers…
Alisi Swimwear is an Australian label based in Sydney, designed specifically for women size 12 and above. Focused on comfortable, flattering coverage, its range spans one-pieces, tankinis, swim dresses, kaftans, and tunics in sizes 12 to 24, giving fuller-figured women supportive, holiday-ready options built around real curves.
Sara’s Fashion is a Canadian online boutique focused on plus size glamour, curating evening gowns, prom and mother-of-the-bride dresses, and special-occasion wear for curvy women. Carrying occasion-focused designer labels alongside its own selection, the retailer emphasizes silhouettes and tailoring that flatter fuller figures, giving plus size shoppers elegant, red-carpet-ready options for formal events.
Anomalie was founded in 2016 by Leslie Voorhees Means and Calley Means with the goal of making custom bridal fashion more accessible. The company leveraged technology, digital design tools, and remote consultations to allow brides to create personalized wedding gowns without the traditional couture price tag. The brand became widely recognized for offering made-to-measure bridal…
Lafayette 148 New York was founded in 1996 by Deirdre Quinn, Shun Yen Siu, and Ida Siu. Named after the company’s original SoHo address at 148 Lafayette Street in New York City, the brand was created to offer sophisticated clothing for accomplished professional women seeking elevated design and exceptional quality. The brand built its reputation…
Josephine Swim was launched by designer Marie Jean-Baptiste, the Haitian-American founder of the New York label Rue107, to fill the gap in stylish, fashion-forward swimwear for plus size women. Its debut collection brought edgy, on-trend designs, asymmetrical and polychromatic one-pieces and vintage-inspired printed bikinis, to a market long limited to basic black swim dresses. The…
Founded in 2016 by Chicago native Nina Sharae, Nina Sharae Resort & Swimwear is a luxury plus size swim and resortwear line dedicated to making curvy women feel desirable and seen. After winning Miss Florida Plus America in 2015, Sharae debuted the brand in Orlando and built it into a destination for bold, sexy swimsuits,…
Sweet Bitz was founded by designer and entrepreneur Tiffie Starchild as a fashion and lifestyle brand that merges kawaii culture, geek fashion, pastel aesthetics, and plus-size inclusivity. The brand developed a devoted following among customers seeking clothing that embraces both fandom culture and feminine self-expression without sacrificing size accessibility. The company’s collections feature original artwork,…
Nomads Swimwear was founded by Taylor Long, a plus-size model and fashion designer who launched the brand after recognizing the lack of stylish, fashion-forward swimwear available to curvier consumers. The concept began as her senior capstone collection while studying fashion design at the University of Cincinnati and evolved into a commercial brand in 2020. The…