The realms of diversity and inclusivity have been a huge topic of discussion in fashion, more so in 2020. The recent digital fashion presentations saw diversity at its best but it lacked one thing in particular–inclusion of curvy models in silhouettes fit for all. And now, we’re introduced to a bigger, more invisible problem–fat tax.… Continue reading Fat tax is an actual body shaming practice and here’s all you need to know about it
In the recent movie Fanney Khan, debutante actor Pihu Sand’s character Lata, struggles to get the world to look beyond her weight and appreciate her musical talent. The jibes and insults she faces are all too familiar. It’s one of the few times Bollywood has not used fat people as comic relief and taken a… Continue reading The one big difference between body-shaming and discussing weight issues
Never does the adage ‘one size fits all’ seem more rhetorical than when you head out to buy a gorgeous new outfit… only to be stymied by a restrictive sizing chart. Good news though, the world of fashion has been doing a lot to repair the damage done — Prabal Gurung’s plus-sized collection for Lane Bryant… Continue reading Curvy girls, you can now rent designer clothes in your size
When it comes to body-inclusivity in fashion, a major plus-sized collection is worth its weight in gold. After absolutely forever of being shown the middle finger by high street labels and their arbitrary sizing standards, we finally have something to pop the champagne and flex our credit cards for. Prabal Gurung, designer to the stars,… Continue reading Prabal Gurung just created a high fashion line for plus-sized women
Brazil is the plastic surgery capital of the world; doctors there even offer toe liposuction. That’s right, for fat toes. So it’s doubly endearing that the country is also home to Eduardo Santos aka Edull Ardo. The 28-year-old illustrator draws plus-sized women in the mould of Disney princesses, superheroes and generally as people deserving of… Continue reading Plus-size princesses
