Saturday, June 18th
Fit for Me by Fruit of the Loom
More than half of women in America buy items in size 16 or larger. The Fit for Me by Fruit of the Loom line is designed specifically with the full figured consumer in mind. The Fit for Me line offers a range of silhouettes – including briefs, high-cut briefs and now a feminine boxer brief that are the perfect foundation for any outfit. In addition to a range of styles, Fit for Me offers consumers a variety of bright, on-trend prints, patterns and colors that are refreshed in packaging each spring and fall. Consumers can rely on having a base neutral and bright color panty in each pack. Shop: shop.fruit.com
Qristyl Frazier Designs
QRISTYL Frazier dazzles the "plus community with her exhilarating designs that are created specifically to make curvy plus size women of today feel confident, sophisticated and "Plus Sexy". Her riveting designs continue to pave the way for a fashion revolution within the curvy community. QRISTYL is shaking up the design world by creating pieces which contain high-end fabrics. Her designs continue to give hope to the plus consumers with her bold yet sophisticated looks that are sure to keep heads turning and confidence on the rise. Qristyl Frazier Designs is a high fashioned clothing line that graced its presence within the curvy community in 2006. It evolved from one woman's vision: to eliminate the negative stereotypes that lingered amongst the plus fashion world by creating fashion lines that give women the feeling of sexiness and confidence to rise above the negativity in order to conquer the world.
Qristyl has worked with several reputable industry giants such as "Sean by Sean Combs", "Alice and Olivia", "Victoria's Secret", and more. Her 20 years of designing experience led her to establish a New York based fashion house for curvy women. "Fashion with a passion" is Qristyl's lifelong goal. Her main priority is to provide an avenue for curvy women to proudly flaunt their fabulous frames without the fear of rejection. "I wanted to create designs that made people recognize a full figured woman when she enters a crowded room. To have a curvy woman gain attention in a crowded room is one thing, but to have a confident, well dressed full-figured diva gain the same control – that right there is a powerful thing." In addition to creating figure-flattering designs for shapely women, she aims to empower and serve her community by being an advocate for woman's rights and acceptance.
Known for her jaw-dropping, headlining manifestation on BET's 2006, 2008 and 2012 Rip the Runway, Qristyl has gained a vast amount of media attention from around the world. With prominent magazine features and radio and television appearances that range from The Steve Harvey Show's "Plus Size Spring Fashion Show", Project Runway – Season 6, All On The Line with Joe Zee – Season 2, NuvoTv's hit reality show Curvy Girls, The Rachel Ray Show, QVC, CNN Living, Essence Magazine, Jet Magazine, Plus Model Magazine, Venus Daily Diva, Curvaceous Redemption Magazine, The Cover of Skorch Magazine, The Examiner, and more. She was also one of seventeen selected for Macy's 2012 Vendor Elite Class. Currently, Qristyl will be collaborating with OWN Channel's ravishing hit TV show where she will appear as one of the designers chosen to have OWN's Kym Whitley wears Qristy Frazier Designs during Season 3 of "Raising Whitley"and currently appearances on Steve Harvey and other appearances 2016. www.qristylfrazierdesigns.com
Tia Lyn Lingerie
TIA LYN is an American fashion designer best known by her vintage inspired lingerie made modern with her own twist designed to fit full busted women. Established in 2001, Tia Lyn is a lifestyle brand that features flirtatious lingerie as well as cozy pajamas that are offered in six full busted and curvy sizes. Innovative fabrics and delicate custom laces are combined with contemporary designs to complement and enhance every woman’s beautiful curves. Tia Lyn blurs the line between inner and outerwear designing styles that can go from day to night.
“FFFWeek empowers plus size women through fashion and there is nothing sexier than a confident curvy woman in lingerie on the catwalk. I'm so excited to showcase my latest collections on the gorgeous models at Full Figured Fashion Week, at both Friday and Saturday night runway presentations.” – TIA LYN
Tia has built a loyal following that love her fashion lingerie, amazing fit and appreciate that the entire collection is machine washable. The Tia Lyn brand is sold in specialty boutiques across the globe and in Tia’s professional bra fitting boutique, Contours Lingerie in Madison, WI. The complete collection is also available online at www.TiaLyn.com
Eyani Couture by Sakinah B
This collection is geared at the confident classy and curvy women with international style…As always every garment is made to compliment & accentuate the curves and beauty of a fuller figured woman. The vibrant colors and timeless styles represented in this collection range from classy & conservative suits to head-turning dresses & gowns. www.EyaniCouture.com
2B...(Continued) Custom Denim Jeans Inc.
2B...(Continued) Custom Denim Jeans, Inc. is a company designed with the full-figured woman in mind. Our brand accentuates the waistline uniqueness of the curvy woman. Our vision was to create a brand that speaks to an individual's need for style, comfort and the perfect fit - curved symmetry. And we've done just that! We combine incomparable customer service with high end fashion, and then we offer it at retail prices to establish a brand that will dominate closets and add a prominent touch to any jean wardrobe. CONCHITA! I began my journey in November of 2010 at the International Academy of Design Technology in Chicago. Frustrated from searching for flattering jeans for me and my daughter, I set out to design the perfect pair of jeans that fit us in every area of our bodies and complements our proportions. While in school, I gained insight and education into the fashion world and chose the name of the business, “2B... (Continued).” It has two meanings for me: To be an inspiration to curvy women, teaching them to embrace their curves and be proud of who they are and what they wear, and to leave a legacy to my children’s children. Now, years later, with some awesome designs and loyal customers acquired along the way, 2B... (Continued) is kickin' it up a notch and taking this company to the next level. I am the brand 2B... (Continued) Custom Denim Jeans Inc. The legacy begins with me!. www.2bcontjeans.com
Hannah Caroline Couture by Hannah Olson
Hannah Caroline Couture provides custom, made-to-order clothing for women sizes XS to 5X and beyond. Whether you are searching for everyday staples or a one-of-a-kind piece for a special event, a Hannah Caroline Couture Original piece will help you be the best-dressed woman no matter where you go!
This summer 2016 collection titled "Technicolor" features plenty of colorful, mixable separates from crop tops and skirts to jackets and dresses. Customize your very own HCC Originals at www.shop.hccdesign.co.
Ashley Stewart
Ashley Stewart is a global fashion brand that stands for uncompromising style, fashion, fit & empowerment for the woman who flaunts her curves.
Ashley Stewart has captured the hearts and minds of curvy women since its founding in 1991 in Brooklyn, New York. Today, Ashley Stewart offers the hottest looks with stores across the United States, a rapidly growing e-commerce presence at http://www.ashleystewart.com, as well as an industry leading social media presence. Ashley Stewart stands for uncompromising style, fashion, fit and empowerment for the trend-savvy woman who flaunts her curves. From the perfect pair of jeans, churchflow dresses, smoking hot outfits, and #DaretoBare intimates, Ashley Stewart has you covered. http://www.ashleystewart.com
Gatsbylady London by Rojda Hoda
Rojda Hoda started sewing and designing clothes when she was a little girl. She started working in factories where she learned every aspect of sewing and pattern making. After that, she strengthen her knowledge with a postgraduate degree from University of London and MSc degree in Fashion from one of the leading University in Great Britain. After obtaining her degrees and coupled with her production background, she moved onto working within the high fashion design industry for many years. Rojda had dreamed of setting up her own business and designing the way she felt each day. What sets Gatsbylady apart is the quality of fabrics, unique hand embellished designs and the flexibility of their fits. Their designs are individual, effortless, comfortable and stretches by a size for an easy fit. They cover from a UK size 0 to UK size 30 and also do the Petite range and Tall Range , so there is no matter of size and shape with Gatsbylady. http://www.gatsbylady.com/
TruDiva Designs
From a young age Veronica has always had a love for fashion. As a little girl she would go through magazines and cut out all of the outfits that caught her eye. As she got older she became disappointed by the lack of options for plus sized women, so she got a sewing machine and learned how to sew. Veronica began making her own clothes that not only complimented her curvy physique but also stood out from what department stores offered.
With the encouragement of family and friends Veronica founded TruDiva Designs. Her vision for TruDiva is to make quality clothing that is both unique and flattering for plus sized women. Veronica feels that every woman deserves to feel sexy no matter what shape or size and TruDiva gives curvier women a place to buy clothes that do just that. Her goal is to take plus sized fashion to a level that the world has yet to see.
Veronica’s designs have been unveiled in several fashion shows including Art of Curves, Divabetics, Curves Rock, Fashion on the Hudson, Full Figured Fashion Week, Plus Night Out, Love Your Body Day, and District of Curves . She has also been featured in Plus Model Magazine and numerous blogs. In 2015 veronica was named Full Figured Fashion Week's Designer of the year. This is only the beginning for Veronica Lipscomb
Veronica currently resides in New Jersey with her family and a room full of fierce fabrics waiting to become the next “must have” outfit from TruDiva Designs.
BGUConcepts
The sassy sister duo Tasha Monique Hill & Jeannie Ferguson that makes up the creative talent of BGU set out to create collections that never focuses on the size of a woman but rather than the lifestyle that she leads. Tasha and Jeannie believe that fashion should be fun, sexy, innovative, and transitional like every moment in a woman’s life. BGU designs can be worn year after year and never have to worry about trends when she pulls a BGU piece out of her closet. We want women to feel confident with anything that she chooses to wear, and think outside of the fashion box when it comes to personal style. Our philosophy is to unite women of all different backgrounds who embrace their curves and who are secure with their body image and what they see in the mirror. Our collections reflect the lifestyle of a true fashionista with a bright future ahead of her; each BGU collection takes you on a journey for every moment in your life. BGU has been featured in Pose Magazine, BET Rip the Runway, Ebony Magazine, Sister 2 Sister Magazine, FFF Week, PIX 11 News, Circle of Sisters, Plus Model Magazine, Perez Hilton.com, Black Elegance Magazine, Venus Diva Daily, and Down the Aisle in Style, to name a few.
BGU most recently has graced the curves of celebrities such as GooGoo celebrity stylist to the stars and sister of Gospel singing group Mary Mary, R& B sensation Jazmine Sullivan, and Lalah Hathaway daughter of legendary singer Donny Hathaway.
Ace Blakley by ChaCha N'kole
ChaCha N'Kole is a Philadelphia based designer with her Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design. Starting her career as a fashion intern at Anna Sui Corporation in New York, NY she was fixated on the idea of building her own fashion empire. Years later after realizing the need for more contemporary plus-size brands she started Ace Blakley by ChaCha N'Kole offering beautiful, sophisticated and most importantly flattering clothing to women sizes large to 3x.
Coral & Co Australia
Robyn Storer CEO and Founder, The inspiration for Coral & Co's first collection, the 'Reef Collection', has come from Robyn's time spent scuba diving on Australia's Great Barrier Reef. In her early 60s, Robyn is still a keen skier, scuba diver, golfer, bush walker... a work acholic... a single parent mum... a breast cancer survivor..... Robyn can lay claim to several successful careers already: in mineral exploration, stockbroking, finance and company start-ups; careers that have taken her to over 80 countries worldwide, some many many times. From the heights of helicoptering into the Andes or Alaska to the banks of the Limpopo in Zimbabwe …all great adventures with their own challenges…. to the depths of watching the Twin Towers burn from the ofice window in New York, a car accident in the Republic of Congo….Now, with more time and frustrated by the, limited and too often drab and frumpy, choice of clothes on offer for woman that no longer fit the industry’s idea of standard, she has launched Coral & Co to provide herself and you with clothes that are practial, comfortable and above all stylish. With all that travelling behind her, who better to know what clothes travel best; a fashion range designed so we can all have Curves with Confidence, Comfort and Style ….
Nicole Onslow, Head Designer
Robyn is writing this, because Nikki would be far too modest to tell her story...Nikki joined the Coral & Co team at its inception in 2015, and is the talent behind the best of the designs. Nikki is a creative force, a workaholic who amazingly finds time to live life, spend time with friends and raise a stunning amount for Breast Cancer research. Five years out of breast cancer, Nikki recently participated in a fund raising event where she topped the fundraisers and celebrated with her first sky dive… WOW She works not only for Coral & Co, but a range of brands that see her work the full range of artistic skills sets from Photoshop to painting. OK, now in her own words…..I really am blessed to do the work that I do. I’ve drawn since I can remember. I’ve made clothes since I was 12. I have a degree in fashion design, but I’ve worked not only as a product developer and textile designer but also as an illustrator. You’ll see my work in retail stores and food outlets adorning the walls as wallpapers and artwork, but also in the beautiful fabric prints of the clothes hanging on the racks. I’ve created ceramic tiles, illustrated the covers of international best-selling novels and been commissioned for fashion magazines and newspapers around the world. I love what I do, perhaps why working so many hours is never a chore. I love the diversity of my work, and I’m very proud of what we have created at Coral & Co. I balance the hard work with hours of yoga, cuddling my cat and a love of travel, visiting new destinations and family who live abroad, with my partner. He too is a contractor so it’s a lovely work-life balance being able to decide to truly spend time together and have the luxury of taking off on a moment’s notice between our schedules. Life is too short as they say, and mine certainly couldn’t be any better.
Bandelettes Thigh Bands
For years, one of our founder Julia Abasova had a problem with thigh chafing. A simple pleasure, such as wearing a dress or a skirt became a challenge for her. She never talked about this issue with anyone just kept it to herself. She even created nylon –shape-wear like thigh bands which she used for years. One day over cup of tea she heard that her friend Rena Abramoff is looking for the problem-solution-business- idea. And after discussing many other ideas she decided to bring up this issue. To Julia’s surprise her friend loved the idea and after analyzing prototype together solid nylon was changed to lace and silicone was added to the bands. These luxury additions to a woman’s wardrobe was developed from personal experience and designed by women for women with comfort and convenience in mind. BANDELETTES are also attractive and aesthetically pleasing thus integrating form and functionality in one simple but essential accessory.
Cameo de Bore
Cameo Deboré Phillips is the owner and designer of Cameo de Boré Clutches. As a devoted wife and mother of two teenagers, a committed member to her community and mentor to young adult women, Cameo's mantra is to do all things with a sophisticated lady-like style and grace, the essence of her brand. After becoming dissatisfied with not being able to find what she needed in the marketplace, she designed and created her own clutch. She decided it needed to be oversized; it needed to be in scale with a woman who has heights and curves. She didn't want yet another clutch that would get lost in her frame. It's seems those design eIments combined was just what missing. It wasn't long before others noticed, and she took Cameo de Boré Clutches to the next level. In 2012, Cameo began selling her clutches, and since then her designs have been featured in various places such as St. Louis Style Week, Missouri Fashion Week and Full Figured Fashion Week in New York. Many celebrities such as gospel singer Tasha Cobbs, and Emmy award winner Shaun Robinson have rocked her clutches on red carpets. Her clutches can also be purchased at select boutiques, they've also been shipped across crossed the boundaries to Germany, Japan, and Canada.
Cameo serves as a Professional Advisory Committee member at the Art Institute of Saint Louis and recently launched a highly anticipated luxury bridal and special occasion clutch line. Based out of St. Louis, Cameo de Boré continues to stretch the boundaries of creativity in the accessory industry. She is looking forward to reaching new heights in her career and more woman joining her lady-like movement. www.CameodeBore.com
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