Things are changing so drastically for the plus size world. The ‘Curvy News Update‘ is a post to document, overview, and give a heads up on what is going on in the news for the curvy lady (or “person”).
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1. “Plus-size fashion documentary shares the story behind the revolution”
In a new documentary, directed by Jenny McQuaile entitled, “Straight/Curve,” it give a view into the world of the plus size fashion industry and how it is evolving.
“People are speaking out and big change is happening…We are moving in the right direction, but we still have more to go. Designers need to be including bigger sample sizes, we need to see women of different sizes in fashion week, and we need to see women of different shapes and sizes photographed together, by the same photographer, for the same editorial, in the same designer clothes.”
- Jenny McQuale
2. “Out Of Print Clothing Launches Plus Size Line So Everyone Can Show Off Their Literary Love”
I’m sure you’ve seen those cute t-shirts on famous people and at stores like Modcloth, with the old book covers printed on them. Cute, right? Now, they are being offered in sizes above XXL for the plus size girl — sizes 1X-4X! Check them out at the Out of Print Clothing website!
3. “How This Curvy Yogi Is Helping Others Embrace Their Body Shapes”
Jessamyn Stanley is making waves and inspiring people with her “curvy yoga” through her blog and other social media sites. She proves that yoga can be done at any size and is for anyone.
4. “Christian Siriano Is Designing a Plus-Size Collection for Lane Bryant”
Christian Siriano designs are coming to a plus size store near you — namely through his new collection for Lane Bryant. His “capsule” collection for the store will be coming out Spring 2016.
