Plus-size

Social Goods | Black Women Dominate September Covers, Retailers Abandon Sweatshop Safety Scheme

8 August 2018 • By Kristina Ezhova

8 August 2018 • By Kristina Ezhova

This week, a glut of big name magazines have chosen black women to front their September issues, while a German retailers' alliance formed to improve working conditions in Asian factories is crumbling.

Social Goods | Black Women Dominate September Covers, Retailers Abandon Sweatshop Safety Scheme

This week, a glut of big name magazines have chosen black women to front their September issues, while a German retailers' alliance formed to improve working conditions in Asian factories is crumbling.

Op-Ed | Why the Plus-Size Revolution Will Fail

27 July 2018 • By Liroy Choufan

27 July 2018 • By Liroy Choufan

Disturbing as it might sound, fashion and inclusivity are incompatible, argues Liroy Choufan.

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Op-Ed | Why the Plus-Size Revolution Will Fail

Disturbing as it might sound, fashion and inclusivity are incompatible, argues Liroy Choufan.

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Social Goods | ASOS Praised For Disabled-Friendly Clothes, Feminist Apparel Chief Executive Admits Sexual Abuse

11 July 2018 • By Kristina Ezhova

11 July 2018 • By Kristina Ezhova

This week, ASOS designs clothes with disabled customers in mind, while Feminist Apparel chief executive fires his staff after admitting to sexual misconduct.

Social Goods | ASOS Praised For Disabled-Friendly Clothes, Feminist Apparel Chief Executive Admits Sexual Abuse

This week, ASOS designs clothes with disabled customers in mind, while Feminist Apparel chief executive fires his staff after admitting to sexual misconduct.

Social Goods | Gap and H&M Factory Workers Face Daily Abuse, Fur Opposition in China

6 June 2018 • By Kristina Ezhova

6 June 2018 • By Kristina Ezhova

This week, a new report claims fast-fashion deadlines create a climate of harassment and violence in Asian factories, while top fashion industry representatives in Shanghai are committing to going fur-free.

Social Goods | Gap and H&M Factory Workers Face Daily Abuse, Fur Opposition in China

This week, a new report claims fast-fashion deadlines create a climate of harassment and violence in Asian factories, while top fashion industry representatives in Shanghai are committing to going fur-free.

How to Make Your Brand Size Inclusive

19 April 2018 • By Tamison O'Connor

How to Make Your Brand Size Inclusive

Expanding a brand into high double-digit sizes comes with challenges. BoF looks at how to overcome the hurdles.

Social Goods | H&M's Graffiti Lawsuit Scandal, Fur Trade in China Powers Ahead

21 March 2018 • By Victoria Berezhna

21 March 2018 • By Victoria Berezhna

This week, H&M is under fire for issuing a lawsuit against street artist, while fur in China thrives despite the likes of Versace going fur-free.

Social Goods | H&M's Graffiti Lawsuit Scandal, Fur Trade in China Powers Ahead

This week, H&M is under fire for issuing a lawsuit against street artist, while fur in China thrives despite the likes of Versace going fur-free.

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Gwyneth Paltrow and Natalie Massenet Invest in 'Size-Inclusive' Brand Universal Standard

19 February 2018 • By Tamison O'Connor

19 February 2018 • By Tamison O'Connor

Tom and Ruth Chapman, Elizabeth Cutler, Toms founder Blake Mycosie and Sweetgreen’s Jonathan Neman and Nicolas Jammet also participated in the $7 million Series A round.

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Gwyneth Paltrow and Natalie Massenet Invest in 'Size-Inclusive' Brand Universal Standard

Tom and Ruth Chapman, Elizabeth Cutler, Toms founder Blake Mycosie and Sweetgreen’s Jonathan Neman and Nicolas Jammet also participated in the $7 million Series A round.

Social Goods | Macy's Launches Modest Line, Duchess of Cambridge Backs Sustainable Fashion

7 February 2018 • By Victoria Berezhna

7 February 2018 • By Victoria Berezhna

This week, Macy carries its first modest clothing line, while the Duchess of Cambridge launches the Commonwealth Fashion Exchange with Eco-Age's Livia Firth.

Social Goods | Macy's Launches Modest Line, Duchess of Cambridge Backs Sustainable Fashion

This week, Macy carries its first modest clothing line, while the Duchess of Cambridge launches the Commonwealth Fashion Exchange with Eco-Age's Livia Firth.

Social Goods | Golden Globes' All-Black Red Carpet, Brands Map Factories' Pollution

10 January 2018 • By Victoria Berezhna

10 January 2018 • By Victoria Berezhna

This week, the Golden Globes' all-black red carpet was accessorised with activism, while Target and Zara agree to map Chinese factories' pollution in real time.

Social Goods | Golden Globes' All-Black Red Carpet, Brands Map Factories' Pollution

This week, the Golden Globes' all-black red carpet was accessorised with activism, while Target and Zara agree to map Chinese factories' pollution in real time.

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With Obesity on Rise, Paris Takes a Hard Look at Size Bias

15 December 2017 • By Associated Press

15 December 2017 • By Associated Press

As part of its annual week devoted to raising awareness about discrimination, Paris on Friday unveiled its "Sizeism, stop! Taking action together" campaign with a plus-size fashion show and panels.

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With Obesity on Rise, Paris Takes a Hard Look at Size Bias

As part of its annual week devoted to raising awareness about discrimination, Paris on Friday unveiled its "Sizeism, stop! Taking action together" campaign with a plus-size fashion show and panels.