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Mark Our Words! This is Who to Watch in Plus Size Fashion for 2018!

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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, thereā€™s sure to be more curvy babes making big moves. Ā Itā€™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!

Scarlett Halo

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 67Ā 

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

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 Westā€™s #FatAndFree Visual Campaign

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

A master of androgynous style, this 24-year-old queer YouTuber brings a much-needed point-of-view to plus size blogging.

 

Danielle Brooks

Actress Danielle Brooks brought her fashion POV to a collab with minimalist plus size brand, Universal Standard in 2017.Ā  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, Ā 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

One of plus size fashionā€™s most beloved photographers is Lydia Hudgens. Her Instagram and YouTube show doesn’t just capture stunning looks, but sheā€™s got a strong point of view all of her own.

 

Erica Lauren

Erica Lauren had a major year in 2017 modeling for brands like Fashion Nova, Deb, Pink Clubwear and Fashion to Figure. Thereā€™s no limit for her 2018!

 

plus BKLYN

Thanks to plus BKLYNā€™s opening in 2017, babes living in or visiting NYC have a new haven for body positive shopping IRL.

 

Alex Michael May

Blogger, model, creative director and self-proclaimed ā€œvirtual bffā€. Alex Michael May has an infectious energy that 2018 needs!

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Astra Signature

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

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

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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I've really love getting to connect with all of you. It's been amazing to see all the incredible men, and women reclaiming stigma around their bodies. Seeing others love themselves, has shown me how to start loving myself. And for that I am so grateful, and so in awe of the power of social media. The only issue I truly have is how accustom we've become to seeing pictures (like this one of me) where people curate moments that only show the "ups". Often this happens without acknowledging that sometimes even the most confident of us have bad days. I have some days where I wake up feeling ugly, and unworthy. Days where despite truly believing in body love… I don't love my own body. And sometimes I feel isolated because of those feelings. Because I'm not always 100%. That being said… I have created a "Body Positivity" group on @hihuddle I'm hoping it can be a place where– together we can build a peer support group. One where we can have honest conversations about things we're dealing with in a safe, and judgement free zone. If you're interested in joining click my #linkinbio and create a video post in the group (you can do this anonymously if you choose) I'd love to hear about your experiences — both good and bad. #strongertogether #snappedbyanastasia #ad

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A photographer responsible for capturing some of plus size fashionā€™s most loved, Anastasia Garcia bring her own much needed voice to body positivity.

 

One Curvy Boutique

In Fall 2017, OG plus size fashion blogger Chante Burkett of Everything Curvy and Chic opened One Curvy Boutique, Floridaā€™s first specialty plus size clothing boutique. And quickly grew a loyal following thanks to its unique ā€œGet Ready with Usā€ shopping experience.

Who has you most excited for plus size fashion in 2018?

Many from our Ā list of breakout bloggers of 2016, collaborationsĀ 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!

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Alysse Dalessandro is a plus size fashion blogger, writer, social influencer, designer, and professional speaker. After graduating with a double-major in Journalism and Gender Studies from Loyola University Chicago, this entrepreneur is best known as the owner/designer for body positive fashion brand and personal style blog Ready to Stare. Her brand has become a haven for those whom fashion has otherwise ignored. It's a space where individual style is celebrated and breaking the rules is encouraged. Alysse has been featured on Good Morning America, Buzzfeed, The Huffington Post and more. She recently walked in dapperQ's fourth annual queer fashion show during New York Fashion Week.

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