On September 2, 2011 curvy women all over the world rejoiced as Mediaplanet Publishing released a Full-Figured Fashion report targeting readers in New York, Los Angeles & Chicago within USA Today. The report was distributed to over 1 million readers with contributions from the founder of Full-Figured Fashion week, Gwen DeVoe, plus-size supermodel, Emme, and an original interview with 3 of the plus-size models who appeared in July’s ground-breaking issue of Vogue Italia.
Everyone who contributed to the report had great information to share and the best part is that all of them play an active role in the plus size community.
Gwen DeVoe wrote the forward to the report and in her own eloquent yet direct way she let it be known that the full figured consumer wants stylish fashion options and are willing to invest in quality clothing that is available in their sizes.
Plus Size Supermodel Emme Aronson encouraged readers to feel good about themselves and live a healthy and balanced life.
This report featured CEO’s of plus size companies, fashion bloggers, models, size acceptance advocates and so many passionate individuals.
Curvy boutiques and retailers that partnered with Mediaplanet included: Jada Michaels, Sonsi, Bare Necessities, Ming Wang, Avenue, FloraGlo Lutein, Balance’s Nimble Bar, Ashley Stewart, Evans, Lane Bryant, Olga Intimates, Roamons, Igigi, Sydney’s Closet, Queen Grace, Kiyonna, Mad Chic Boutique, City Chic, Anna Scholz, Plus By Design, Simply Be, Kmart
Click HERE and prepare to be proud and inspired by all that the plus size community has to offer.
Editor-In-Chief, Stephanie Penn-Danforth -- Daily Venus Diva.
This special report was featured in USA Today ALL WEEKEND LONG:-)! What a HUGE accomplishment for the Curvy community! I feel so blessed and honored to have been a part of it!