Plus-size

Social Goods | France Puts Model Rights First, The Real Incentive Behind 'Made in America'

10 May 2017 • By Tamison O'Connor

10 May 2017 • By Tamison O'Connor

This week, France establishes a new approach to its modelling industry, while innovation — rather than nationalism — fuels a new era of US-based manufacturing.

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Social Goods | Plus-Size Ethical Fashion, Retail Workers' Rights in the E-Commerce Era

26 April 2017 • By Tamison O'Connor

26 April 2017 • By Tamison O'Connor

This week, plus-size women struggle to find ethical brands that cater to their size, while sales associates working on commission battle against online sales.

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Social Goods | Livia Firth on Fast Fashion, Gucci Reopens Diversity Debate

19 April 2017 • By Tamison O'Connor

19 April 2017 • By Tamison O'Connor

This week, Livia Firth explores the environmental impact of shopping at fast-fashion retailers, while the all-black cast of Gucci's latest campaign reignites the diversity conversation.

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News & Analysis

Target Celebrates Stretch Marks in New Swimwear Campaign

21 March 2017 • By Associated Press

21 March 2017 • By Associated Press

The move follows Target and other retailers' increasing focus on embracing all body types and bolstering their offerings of plus-size clothing in fashion collections.

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News & Analysis

Plus-Size Fashion Show Scores Big in Japan

23 September 2016 • By Reuters

23 September 2016 • By Reuters

Japanese pop girl group Pottya, who describe themselves as "chubby," performed their hits while eleven plus size amateur models strutted along the catwalk at a new men's fashion show in Tokyo aimed at breaking down obesity taboos.

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Social Goods | Zara's Eco-Friendly Line, Marc Jacobs Dreadlocks, Sports Direct Investigation

21 September 2016 • By Kate Abnett

21 September 2016 • By Kate Abnett

This week, Zara launches its first environmentally-friendly fashion line, while Marc Jacobs responds to accusations of cultural appropriation.

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Social Goods | Kanye's Multiracial Casting, Fast Fashion Waste, Bigger Sample Sizes

7 September 2016 • By Kate Abnett

7 September 2016 • By Kate Abnett

This week, the waste generated by fast fashion is causing an environmental crisis, and the CFDA has unveiled its diversity guidelines ahead of New York Fashion Week.

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Social Goods | Gap Accused of Sexism, Zara Workers Unionise

3 August 2016 • By Helena Pike

3 August 2016 • By Helena Pike

This week, sexism, diversity, plus-size models and labour issues are all in the news, impacting major companies from Gap to Zara.

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Social Goods | Chanel Backlash in Cuba, Model Agencies Price Fixing, Scrapping Plus Size

25 May 2016 • By Kate Abnett

25 May 2016 • By Kate Abnett

Social Goods is a weekly roundup of the most important news at the intersection of fashion and ethics, sustainability and corporate social responsibility.

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Social Goods | Educating Garment Workers, Plus-Size Male Models, M&S Burkini

30 March 2016 • By Kate Abnett

30 March 2016 • By Kate Abnett

Social Goods is a weekly roundup of the most important news at the intersection of fashion and ethics, sustainability and corporate social responsibility.

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Social Goods | France Puts Model Rights First, The Real Incentive Behind 'Made in America'

This week, France establishes a new approach to its modelling industry, while innovation — rather than nationalism — fuels a new era of US-based manufacturing.

Social Goods | Plus-Size Ethical Fashion, Retail Workers' Rights in the E-Commerce Era

This week, plus-size women struggle to find ethical brands that cater to their size, while sales associates working on commission battle against online sales.

Social Goods | Livia Firth on Fast Fashion, Gucci Reopens Diversity Debate

This week, Livia Firth explores the environmental impact of shopping at fast-fashion retailers, while the all-black cast of Gucci's latest campaign reignites the diversity conversation.

News & Analysis

Target Celebrates Stretch Marks in New Swimwear Campaign

The move follows Target and other retailers' increasing focus on embracing all body types and bolstering their offerings of plus-size clothing in fashion collections.

News & Analysis

Plus-Size Fashion Show Scores Big in Japan

Japanese pop girl group Pottya, who describe themselves as "chubby," performed their hits while eleven plus size amateur models strutted along the catwalk at a new men's fashion show in Tokyo aimed at breaking down obesity taboos.

Social Goods | Zara's Eco-Friendly Line, Marc Jacobs Dreadlocks, Sports Direct Investigation

This week, Zara launches its first environmentally-friendly fashion line, while Marc Jacobs responds to accusations of cultural appropriation.

Social Goods | Kanye's Multiracial Casting, Fast Fashion Waste, Bigger Sample Sizes

This week, the waste generated by fast fashion is causing an environmental crisis, and the CFDA has unveiled its diversity guidelines ahead of New York Fashion Week.

Social Goods | Gap Accused of Sexism, Zara Workers Unionise

This week, sexism, diversity, plus-size models and labour issues are all in the news, impacting major companies from Gap to Zara.

Social Goods | Chanel Backlash in Cuba, Model Agencies Price Fixing, Scrapping Plus Size

Social Goods is a weekly roundup of the most important news at the intersection of fashion and ethics, sustainability and corporate social responsibility.

Social Goods | Educating Garment Workers, Plus-Size Male Models, M&S Burkini

Social Goods is a weekly roundup of the most important news at the intersection of fashion and ethics, sustainability and corporate social responsibility.