Category Archives: NEWS
PLUS SIZE MODELS DONT MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO CONSUMERS
A recent study by Arizona State University, the University of Cologne in Germany and Erasmus University in the Netherlands shows that using plus-size models in advertising doesn’t make a difference to consumers, ASU News reports. “We found that overweight consumers … Continue reading
Filed under NEWS, PLUS SIZE MODELS
OSCAR FEVER
For Gabourey Sidibe her first Oscars are all about a paior of real characters – Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin. The “Precious” actress and Best Actress nominee revealed she is most looking forward to meeting and seeing the hosts for … Continue reading
Filed under AWARD CEREMONY, CELEBRITY GOSSIP, CELEBRITY STYLE, NEWS
KARL STYLES FOR V MAGAZINE
After the uproar that Chanel designer, Karl Lagerfeld, created after his comments on plus sized bodies it was surprising to see his input of styling credits for V magazine’s body issue. The issue itself showed plus sized figures in their … Continue reading
Filed under CELEBRITY GOSSIP, COUTURE, DESIGNER, FASHION EDITORIAL, NEWS, PLUS SIZE MODELS
EVANS NEW SPRING COLLECTION
Evans have certainly pulled a fantastic line up for its spring collection. The latest 2010 campaign for the company — which caters to sizes 14 to 32 — takes its inspiration from Peter Lindbergh’s 1990 cover for Vogue, featuring a … Continue reading
Filed under FASHION EDITORIAL, HIGH STREET, NEWS, PHOTOGRAPHY, PLUS SIZE MODELS
FFF WEEK TO COMMENCE
FFF if your wondering stands for Full Figured Fashion week, with the dates finalised for the American plus sized catwalk shows commencing on June 16th 2010 in New York City. Its great that finally plus size designers are finally getting … Continue reading
Filed under CATWALK, DESIGNER, NEWS, PLUS SIZE MODELS
PRECIOUS
The name of everyones lips at the moment is actress Gabourey Sidibe, who stars in the years hottest film, Precious. In 1987, obese, illiterate, black 16-year-old Claireece Precious Jones (referred to by her middle name) lives in the New York … Continue reading
Filed under AWARD CEREMONY, CELEBRITY GOSSIP, CELEBRITY STYLE, FILMS AND BOOKS, NEWS
ASOS LAUNCHES ‘CURVE’
Fashion e-tailer ASOS has just launched a new curves section to the site with items ranging from 20 to 26, which is great news for fashion concious plus size women. They already designed clothing for size 18 but this development … Continue reading
Filed under HIGH STREET, NEWS, PLUS SIZE MODELS
VELVET D’AMOUR INTERVIEW
RJ: Hi Velvet! Thanks so much for taking time out of your day for this interview! We’re honored to be speaking with you. VD’A: Thanks. It’s great to be approached by a company that I have purchased from! RJ: Where … Continue reading
Filed under CATWALK, INTERVIEWS, NEWS, PLUS SIZE MODELS