Meet Designer Tadashi Shoji, who has been responsible for creating the most stunning red carpet looks for plus size women this year.
Tadashi started his career by working with famed costume designer Bill Whitten in the 70′s. For Whitten he created costumes for Elton John, The Jacksons and Earth, Wind and Fire just to name a few.
In 1982, The Tadashi fashion house opened in Los Angeles. He quickly became known for his one of a kind signature pieces. Today Tadashi Shoji is a staple on the red carpet having created incredible looks for starlets of all sizes.
I take particular note to how he recreates his runway collection for the curves of Amber Riley, Jill Scott and Gabourey Sidibie. Most notably, Tadashi was responsible for Mo’Nique’s Oscar winning look in royal blue.
Although Tadashi Shoji maintains only 2 retail boutiques in the Unites States, one in the South Coast Plaza and another in Forum Shops at Caesars in Las Vegas, he has maintained tremendous wholesale success. His designs can be found in over 4,000 retail stores across the country including Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdale’s, and Macy’s.
Features Editor, Cassandra Jones-McBryde -- Daily Venus Diva.
reallwant to become a plus size model
These dresses are amazing! Not a lot of fashion designers are willing to design for plus sizes, he must be one of the few that started designing for plus size. Now it’s the thing to do!