Plus-size

Social Goods | Levis' Social Responsibility, Can Chinese Manufacturers Ever Be Green?

13 September 2017 • By Victoria Berezhna

13 September 2017 • By Victoria Berezhna

This week, Levi's starts initiative to improve life for garment workers, while China renews its focus on building a sustainable garment industry.

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Social Goods | Levis' Social Responsibility, Can Chinese Manufacturers Ever Be Green?

This week, Levi's starts initiative to improve life for garment workers, while China renews its focus on building a sustainable garment industry.

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11 Honoré Targets Plus-Size Opportunity

8 August 2017 • By Chantal Fernandez

8 August 2017 • By Chantal Fernandez

The venture-backed e-commerce startup will sell plus-size ready-to-wear from designer labels like Prabal Gurung and Michael Kors.

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11 Honoré Targets Plus-Size Opportunity

The venture-backed e-commerce startup will sell plus-size ready-to-wear from designer labels like Prabal Gurung and Michael Kors.

News Bites | Chiara Ferragni Opens Milan Boutique, Gabi Gregg and Nicolette Mason's New Brand

24 July 2017 • By BoF Team

24 July 2017 • By BoF Team

In today's News Bites, Chiara Ferragni's brand expands into brick-and-mortar, while fashion's most influential plus-size bloggers launch Premme.

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News Bites | Chiara Ferragni Opens Milan Boutique, Gabi Gregg and Nicolette Mason's New Brand

In today's News Bites, Chiara Ferragni's brand expands into brick-and-mortar, while fashion's most influential plus-size bloggers launch Premme.

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 | 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

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 | 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

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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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

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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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.

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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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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

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 | 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

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 | 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.