Designer Spotlight: Georges Chakra
March 10, 2010 by News Editor, Cassandra Jones-McBryde · Leave a Comment
You want to know who has been behind the stunning red carpet looks of Queen Latifah as of late? Meet Georges Chakra, Lebanon born designer who burst onto the runways of Paris Fashion Week in France in 2002. Since then, twice a year he presents an impressive jaw dropping collection that is sought after by [...]
Anna Scholz Springs Into Two Collections
March 5, 2010 by Daily Venus Diva · Leave a Comment
By: Chastity Garner
I admit, I am really loving the color pallette in the Anna Scholz 2010 Spring Collection. Below are some of my favorite pieces from the collection. And that crochet back top….mmm…gives me goosebumps…it is fabulous. That has to be mine! And lets talk about that electric blue silk coat…absolutley gorgeous! I have noticed that La [...]
Jessica Biffi Designs Plus Size Collection for Addition Elle
March 1, 2010 by Editor, Stephanie Penn-Danforth · 2 Comments
‘Jessica Biffi for Addition Elle’ is set launch at a media event on Wednesday, March 31st (5:30pm), 2010, at LG Fashion Week,. The capsule collection will be available April 1st at 26 select stores across Canada including online (www.additionelle.com). The anticipation and buzz is growing as consumers are excited to see what the new line [...]
Plus Women Featured In Trudy’s Brides Fashion Show
February 23, 2010 by Daily Venus Diva · Leave a Comment
All women are not a “perfect 10.” In fact, sizes 14 and 16 are the two most common sizes ordered, according to designers at Enzoani, one of the country’s leading bridal manufacturers. Even in California, where women are seemingly obsessed with squeezing into their skinny jeans, plus sizes in bridal are ordered daily. And that’s exactly [...]
Mark Fast Puts Plus Models First During London Fashion Week
February 22, 2010 by Daily Venus Diva · 1 Comment
Over the weekend Plus-size models took to the London catwalk wearing the latest collection from British knitwear designer, Mark Fast. Unlike many in attendance during New York fashion week, Fast has no problem using Plus-size models.
Not long ago, Fast found himself at the center of a dispute during London Fashion Week in September, when a [...]
Designer Submissions Accepted for Full Figured Fashion Week
February 20, 2010 by Daily Venus Diva · Leave a Comment
Many of you are counting down the days until Full Figured Fashion Week (FFFWeek), one of the most anticipated fashion events of the year for full figured women. With less than 4 months to go, the countdown begins in scouting the fashion nation in search of the best designers talent can afford.
FFFWeek serves as [...]
Victoria Beckham’s Dresses Can Work for Fuller Figures
February 15, 2010 by Daily Venus Diva · 1 Comment
Victoria Beckham, who has appeared in ad campaigns for Marc Jacobs and, most recently, was a guest judge on “American Idol,” said that her line of tight-fitting dresses can work for women with fuller figures.
“It goes to show you can be curvaceous and still wear my dresses,” said Beckham about Hudson. “That was the best [...]
The Fashion World Mourns the Loss of Icon Alexander McQueen
February 12, 2010 by News Editor, Cassandra Jones-McBryde · 2 Comments
Fashion has truly lost a visionary. Alexander McQueen for years has embodied the very essence of avante garde fashion. As head designer for Givenchy, he designed classic pieces that carried the sheik style that Givenchy was known for. In his own line, Alexander McQueen and McQ, he pushed the envelope and challenged the worlds view [...]
Classic Trentacosta for Plus Size Women
February 8, 2010 by Editor, Stephanie Penn-Danforth · Leave a Comment
If you’re looking for clothing size 10w-24w with a Contemporary yet sophisticated feel, Trentacosta is the perfect line for you. Each season designer Darren Trentacosta unveils a timeless collection. His spring/summer collection has pieces that every fashionista should include in her wardrobe. Plus size clothing designer Darren of Trentacosta shares his inspiration, what makes this [...]
Evan’s Draws Inspiration from the 90’s In New Ad Campaign
January 29, 2010 by Daily Venus Diva · 1 Comment
In the eyes of many, Evans has been the go to online retailer for plus sized women because of their loyalty to women with Curves.
Lately, Evans has stepped up their advertising game by enlisting the talents of Chaka Khan & Beth Ditto. The retailer has now enlisted a range of top plus size models including [...]

