As the plus size fashion industry gets ready to convene in New York City for Full Figured Fashion Week™, I’m sure you’re wondering which designers and boutiques will be there displaying fashionably fabulous clothing during this year’s event. We’ve interviewed several fashion industry professionals whose clothing will be showcased during FFFweek™. During the next two weeks we will feature exclusive interviews with the following stylish designers and fashion visionaries: Curvaceous Boutique, Ashaki Charles Designs, Jill Alexander Designs, Evie Foster and Plush Boutique.
The 2011 Full Figured Fashion Week Designers are:
Curvaceous Boutique offers plus size trendy clothing for curvy women. It is the source for unique and head turning fashions and concentrates on women’s wear sizes 14-24. Curvaceous Boutique not only serves as an undeniable threshold for fashion, but also implants radiant beauty on the inside of its customer by building her from the inside out.
The Evie Foster label is designed to fit and accentuate the beauty of curves. The label is about style, fit, versatility and comfort. The designs are created to fit the body properly by accentuating a woman’s most alluring asset, her curves. Rather than hiding a voluptuous frame under a large ‘tent of shame’, Evie Foster designs celebrate the female form and brings sexy back to plus size clothing.
For every style, shape, age or occasion… Sonsi® is the online destination for women sizes 12 and above.
Awarded “Best Plus-Size Multi-Brand” by About.com 2011 Readers’ Choice Awards, Sonsi is one of the largest assortments for full figured women, featuring fashions from over 380 brands including Lane Bryant®, Cacique®, Lane Bryant Outlet®, Fashion Bug®, Catherines®, Kiyonna™, alight, Sydney’s Closet® and many more.
From classic to contemporary to trend setting, Curvysta has it all. As the premiere site for emerging independent designers, Curvysta offers modernity and quality to the plus size community. ”Curvysta offers alternatives for the plus size woman who loves her curves and loves being seen,” says the owner Jovanna Reyes. “We wanted our Curvystas to have access to designers that are fashion forward, pay attention to detail and offer great quality fabrics.”
Plush Boutique is a unique designer retailer inspired by owner Wendy Brown’s love for both the urban style and the slick, chic & sophisticated. Once a tiny boutique carrying only sizes 12+, Plush has blossomed into a retail mainstay on the Atlanta fashion scene. The boutique carries brands such as Vitamin C Clothing, The Cotrice Collection, Igigi, Monif C. and more.
Vikki Vi® has been dedicated to dressing plus size women for over 25 years. Our soft luxurious stretch knits are fashionable and drape beautifully. Whether you need travel-wear, career clothing, or just something to wear for leisure, Vikki Vi® is perfect for the modern woman. With a great variety of styles to choose from, Vikki Vi® Fashions are sure to flatter every unique shape. Contemporary prints and traditional styles can be mixed and matched to create beautiful ensembles that reflect your own personal style. Soft knit suiting by Vikki Vi® offers elegance, style and comfort. Shop the complete collection of Vikki Vi Clothing at www.PlusbyDesign.com.
Lane Bryant is the nation’s leading women’s specialty full figured apparel retailer, providing stylish, high-quality fashion in sizes 14-28. The Lane Bryant collection includes a wide selection of career to casual apparel as well as accessories, hosiery and Cacique® intimate apparel. Lane Bryant and Cacique fashions are available nationwide at its nearly 750 Lane Bryant stores, 106 Lane Bryant Outlet® stores, and at lanebryant.com and cacique.com. Lane Bryant is owned and operated by Charming Shoppes, Inc.
Anna Margaux of Margaux Kouture
Anna Margaux of Margaux Kouture exudes unique and classiness which cater to the feminine essence of a lady. She knows exactly what it takes to be a star-both on the red carpet and in life.
Jill Alexander of Jill Alexander Designs
Jill Alexander is a fashion designer whose specialty is beautiful clothing for the curvy woman. She is the founder and owner of Jill Alexander Designs, which has established a reputation for fit, versatility and attention to detail. An expert in fabric and tailoring, Jill brings to the plus-size woman designs that are comfortable, flattering and easy to care for.
La’Tresa Harper & Danyelle Freeman of La’Dan’s Closet
Designers Latresa and Danyelle have a keen sense of what’s ”HOT” and what’s “NOT”. They set out to create a plus size outerwear line that’s fashion forward, trendy, and of high quality. Incorporating LA’Tresa and DANyelle in 2009, “La’Dan’s Closet” was born.
Marina Zelner of Queen Grace Collection
The Queen Grace collection was born out of the vision to help a full-figured woman celebrate who she is – her body, her confidence, her desire to stand out and embrace the natural beauty of graceful curves. The founder, Marina Zelner, believes that inspired, graceful, elegant clothing should no longer be illusive to the discerning and fashion-forward full figured women.
Rachel Kacenjar of Sweetooth Couture
Rachel Kacenjar designs extravagant party dresses and modern couture staples inspired by her passion for vintage style. A self taught designer, who gleaned her sewing skills from her Grandmother, Rachel comes from a lineage of plus sized women who have altered their own clothing for decades. Sweetooth Couture has walked the runway at both 2009 and 2010 Indie + Fashion Shows in Brooklyn, NY and is sold online globally and in a handful of exclusive boutiques around the country.
Tene Charles & Julie Thomson of Ashaki Charles Designs
Ashaki Charles Designs combines the creative jewelry design with the added flare of precious metals and semi-precious stones. When paired with our vintage clothing line, ACD, the result is a complete look. Style. Sophistication. Inspiration.
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