2017 was a year of moving and shaking for the plus size community. From new store launches to collaborations, some of the best moments of the past year came from brands, bloggers, and models making magic happen for plus size fashion.
In 2018, there’s sure to be more curvy babes making big moves. It’s a good idea to get these folks on your radar now. With no shortage of drive, vision, and creativity, these brands, bloggers and models are poised to make 2018 their year!
Ready for a look into the future? I won’t hold you back!
Who to Watch in Plus Size Fashion for 2018!
Scarlett Halo
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Self-proclaimed first Asian/Chinese curvy girl boss, Scarlett is always on the move. Whether it be sitting front row at London or Paris Fashion Week, to rocking the streets of New York City.
All 67
Thigns got a whole lot more luxurious thanks to All 67, a luxury clothing line specializing in plus size leather jackets. The inclusivity shown in their latest lookbook featured models across their 12-20 size ranges, clear that they are a brand that gets it.
Modachrome
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Jessy of Modachrome is part blogger, part model and part photographer. Her edgy look caught the eye of Universal Standard, becoming one of the four finalists from their nationwide model search of representation!
Saucye West’s #FatAndFree Visual Campaign
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Plus size model Saucye West is known for her work as a size 26+ model who is an indie designer favorite. In 2017, she started her own campaign, #FatAndFree. This featured a full size range of models showing a fuller picture of body positivity than any mainstream campaign.
Maggie McGills
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A master of androgynous style, this 24-year-old queer YouTuber brings a much-needed point-of-view to plus size blogging.
Danielle Brooks
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Actress Danielle Brooks brought her fashion POV to a collab with minimalist plus size brand, Universal Standard in 2017. She also called out the plus size fashion industry for its lack of diversity in an interview with Vogue. Thank you Girl!
RWNbyRawan
Launched in spring 2017, RWNbyRawan is plus size denim lifestyle brand for sizes 10-32 created by Rawan Ghawi. Just so happes to be the former head of Forever 21 Plus. Not only are the jeans already a total must, but they also just dropped a new line of shoes and wide calf boots.
Lydia Hudgens
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One of plus size fashion’s most beloved photographers is Lydia Hudgens. Her Instagram and YouTube show doesn’t just capture stunning looks, but she’s got a strong point of view all of her own.
Erica Lauren
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Erica Lauren had a major year in 2017 modeling for brands like Fashion Nova, Deb, Pink Clubwear and Fashion to Figure. There’s no limit for her 2018!
plus BKLYN
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Thanks to plus BKLYN’s opening in 2017, babes living in or visiting NYC have a new haven for body positive shopping IRL.
Alex Michael May
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Blogger, model, creative director and self-proclaimed “virtual bff”. Alex Michael May has an infectious energy that 2018 needs!
Astra Signature
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Launched in 2017, Astra Signature is the brainchild of blogger Crystal Coons. This is sure to sparkle plus size fashion into the new year.
Playful Promises
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This UK-lingerie brand first launched their plus size range in 2016. Already, they’re ushered in one of the biggest collaborations of 2017 with blogger GabiFresh that expanded their plus size range.
Brielle Anyea Cunningham
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Brielle Anyea Cunningham is an LA-based model and she was already named one of Pop Sugar’s curve models to watch for 2018 on a list with Jordyn Woods, Ashley Graham and Candice Huffine.
Anastasia Garcia
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A photographer responsible for capturing some of plus size fashion’s most loved, Anastasia Garcia bring her own much needed voice to body positivity.
One Curvy Boutique
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In Fall 2017, OG plus size fashion blogger Chante Burkett of Everything Curvy and Chic opened One Curvy Boutique, Florida’s first specialty plus size clothing boutique. And quickly grew a loyal following thanks to its unique “Get Ready with Us” shopping experience.
Who has you most excited for plus size fashion in 2018?
Many from our list of breakout bloggers of 2016, collaborations have made their mark this year! We can’t wait to see what these bloggers, models and brands have in store for us next year!
