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Curvy News Update

July 24, 2015

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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. As Plus-Size Fashion Gains Popularity, Retailers Play Catch-Up”

 

National Public Radio (NPR) weighs in on the growth of the plus size fashion industry.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Seeing These Models Strip Down and Get Real Will Inspire You to No End

 

“Project WomanKind” is a video series featuring plus size models and their goal for the plus size women and the plus size fashion industry. It’s about “total body positivity and acceptance.”

 

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3. Plus-Size Model Covers Running Magazine, Shatters Stereotypes”

 

“Women’s Running Magazine” challenged stereotypes and made a big political move by featuring a plus size model on their cover and in the magazine. This magazine is showing that you can be healthy and exercise at any size.

 

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4. Where Is the Body Diversity Push for Male Models?”

 

There has been a huge movement in the plus size women’s fashion world, but what about the men? Men in the fashion world are starting to question the body image of men’s fashion.

 

“The lack of plus-size male models is an industry gap to note—but we found ourselves also wondering about a larger body positivity movement for men, considering the push for women has never been more prevalent”

 

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5. Instagram Star the Fat Jewish Signs Fashion Model Deal”

 

Josh Ostrovsky aka “The Fat Jewish,” comedian and Instagram star,  is the first plus size man to get a modeling contract. He was recently signed with One Model Management.

 

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Curvy News Update

July 2, 2015

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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.”

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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!

 

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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.

 

 

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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.

 

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