#sizeinclusivity Archives - Voir Fashion https://www.voirfashion.co.uk Sun, 01 Oct 2023 16:33:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.6.17 This Fashion Season/Fashion Week Wasn’t About The Clothes- It Was About A Revolution! https://www.voirfashion.co.uk/post/this-fashion-season-fashion-week-wasnt-about-the-clothes-it-was-about-a-revolution/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=this-fashion-season-fashion-week-wasnt-about-the-clothes-it-was-about-a-revolution Sun, 01 Oct 2023 16:33:41 +0000 https://www.voirfashion.co.uk/?p=86495 From Karoline Vitto’s
body-positive show at sample size Milan to a refreshing female gaze in
Christian Dior at PFW, household and emerging brands alike are making
statements about the toxicity hiding in the industry's underbelly.

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]]> For the Spring Summer 2024 fashion month, designers rebelled against the unspoken rules of the industry by presenting fresh perspectives for us to delight in. From Karoline Vitto’s body-positive show at sample size Milan to a refreshing female gaze in Christian Dior at PFW, household and emerging brands alike are making statements about the toxicity hiding in the industry’s underbelly.

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Dior SS24

Renown for their feminine silhouettes cult label Dior threw away their playbook this season instead, Creative Director, Maria Grazia Chiuri has injected feminism the collection, willing for women to dress for themselves.

Chiuri invites us to reimagine the female archetypes, from the ‘dangerous’ medieval witches to the ‘devilish’ femme fatales of 19th Century France. In a nearly all-black color palette, the show was a funeral for the clichés we have been fed our whole lives, unchaining the women of the present through garments that reclaim the power of the past.

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Bewitching displays were present in fishnet and cobweb patterns, charred gray denim, delicate lace dresses, and frayed tailoring. The Parisienne Independent Thinkers were in the maps and Eiffel Tower graphics on structured blazers and long woolen coats. She reframed female stereotypes by adding gladiator straps to ballet pumps, utilitarian silhouettes to aprons and capes, and fitting power suits under dainty, cinched belts.

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Contrasting her earnest message was a colorful backdrop filled with satirical feminist slogans: the ‘Not Her’ art installation by Italian artist Elena Bellantoni. “It’s the dark side of Dior!” Chiuri claimed with a enchanting glint in her eyes.

Karoline Vito SS24

On the closing day of MFW, just as the sun finally shone after a week of rain, Karoline Vitto made history. Known for her body-positive clothes, the London-based Brazilian designer had a tear-filled, monumental show supported by Dolce & Gabbana. Although she has been making waves for the last two years with her inclusivity message at LFW, it’s nothing compared to the significance of having only plus-sized models strut down the Milan runways.

Vitto brought true, authentic inclusivity to the fashion capital. Models from size 10 to 24, were flown in from her London studio. The collection further proved this, as she used her signature jersey and metal materials to hug the folds and curves society condemns women for.

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Structural metal rings laddered down hips and thighs, while skimpy swimwear, barely-there slip dresses, and low-rise trousers celebrated models’ bodies. Structured bustiers, skin-bearing vests, and jersey cutout dresses followed. Vitto wants the runway to represent real women because, in her own words, ‘the majority of us are not sample size, we should be seen.”

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After showing with incubator Fashion East at LFW for the past two years, Vitto gained the support of Dolce & Gabanna after world-renowned stylist Katie Grand vouched for her. It comes as no surprise then that we saw classic Dolce lingerie shapes and references to their 1992 collection, coupled with the archive fabric and size-inclusive heels gifted to Vitto by the Maison.

Post-show, editors, models, guests, and the designer herself hugged in joyful tears. Ashley Graham, who opened the show, exclaimed: “You should be crying, it was incredible! We just made history!” She then turned to the reporters. “It feels normal. You want diversity? This is diversity. More designers should be doing this. We need more curves on the runway, we need to have this be the normal. If I’m feeling normal on a runway with this many girls, it means that there’s something that doesn’t feel normal on runways everywhere else.” If this is where fashion is going, count all of us in.

Vaquera SS24

For the SS24 season, Patric DiCaprio and Bryn Taubensee brought their signature NY subversive eroticism to Paris. The show was a look at how celebrities navigate a life filled with cameras– and how we do too, now that we’ve all become our own paparazzi.

Models used ball caps, black-tinted sunglasses, and bags to hide from the flashing cameras and high-pitched tones that made the runway. They dodged and pushed their way through standing guests who, ironically (or appropriately) filmed everything like fans pushing against a security barricade.

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Inspired by the 00s and 10s, we saw fishnet bodysuits, puffball gowns, bottomless chaps, and a ‘I Heart NY’ shoulder bag. Titled ‘Does It Really Matter’, the show even brought back Tumblr’s most wanted 2000s piece: the ‘Commes des Fuckdown’ slogan cap.

Vaquera questions whether celebrities’ need to be either constantly filmed or remain anonymous really matters when everyone has an iPhone anyway. Whether our own desire to hide or film ourselves truly deserves any attention. Reflecting this camera-shy vs. camera-loving duality, conventional looks were split down the back to reveal buttcheaks and bra straps.

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A traditional black tube skirt was overlayed with pink underwear, simple black pantsuits had bondage straps, and golden tank tops had breast cut-out circles. Even if the show stood out for bringing out its classic devilish fun, the message behind it gave us food for thought–or, in this case, fashion for thought.

AVAVAV SS24

Every season, Stockholm-born designer Beate Karlsson breaks the internet with her humor-riddled show (last time the clothes literally fell apart down the runway). And, although the SS24 crowd also ended in laughter and delightful. And, although the SS24 crowd also ended in laughter and delightful gasps, the now-viral collection called out the toxic hustle culture we live in.

Stressed-looking models sped down the runway as they finished dressing, some even sporting half-finished designs or mascara running down their faces. The show opened with the backstage staff quickly stamping ‘AVAVAV’ post-its on the wall and pushing a model onto the runway. After anxiously trying to return BTS, she took off in quick strides as the second model appeared wearing an unfinished graphic T-shirt with “ADD BACK?! lettering.

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The show was about emoting the pressure, chaos, and overwhelm we deal with regularly. It called out the time crunches and unrealistic deadlines designers have to meet while juggling a million things season after season after– you get the point. Models fought back tears as they sported sheer leggings, gloves, and furry boots with “Filthy Rich” tattooed on their chest instead of a top.

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Some hid their faces altogether with front-facing hoodies, others had question-marked Sharpie annotations on T-shirts and one walked out wrapped in duct tape. Near the end, a model even ran down the runway with two foam blocks that read “ADD SHAPE”. What really took the lid off was the last look: a power suit made entirely of empty post-its. Titled, “NO TIME TO DESIGN”, AVAVAV somehow managed to be the most out-of-the-box and relatable show of Paris Fashion Week, simultaneously.

Words by Alexia De Las Heras

Header Images by @avavav @globalfashionstylist & @vaquera

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]]> Ganni x Ester Manas Reveal Their Collaboration For A Size Inclusive Summer https://www.voirfashion.co.uk/post/ganni-x-ester-manas-reveal-their-collaboration-for-a-size-inclusive-summer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ganni-x-ester-manas-reveal-their-collaboration-for-a-size-inclusive-summer Sat, 17 Jun 2023 21:38:10 +0000 https://www.voirfashion.co.uk/?p=84150 Just in time for summer, two of our favourite brands, Ester Manas and
Ganni, have joined forces to create a collection of tropical swimwear and
evening wear that flatters every body type while incorporating elements
from both brands.

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]]> Just in time for summer, two of our favourite brands, Ester Manas and Ganni, have joined forces to create a collection of tropical swimwear and evening wear that flatters every body type while incorporating elements from both brands. 

Ester Manas is a brand focused on inclusivity and sustainability, founded in 2019 by Belgian duo Ester Manas and Balthazar Delepierre. They have received acclaim from the H&M Design Award, the Hyères Festival, the ANDAM Prize and the LVMH Prize, and have been described as “the most size-inclusive brand at fashion week” by the New York Times. If Lizzo is a fan, so are we! Pieces are made from mostly dead stock and upcycled fabrics to ensure sustainability, making Ganni a good partner as they have goals to reduce carbon emissions, switch to 100% recyclable packaging, and promote rental clothing. 

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Ganni is a Danish fashion brand founded as a cashmere line by Frans Truelsen in 2000. It has since transformed to focus on ready-to-wear pieces with a minimalist, ‘cool girl’ Scandinavian style seen on celebrities like Kylie Jenner and Bella Hadid. Ganni has previously faced criticism for a lack of larger sizes and only going up to a US 12, but extended sizes to make way for collaborations with Juicy Couture, Levis, and plus-size retailer 11 Honoré. 

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Together, they have created a size-inclusive resort collection consisting of 16 pieces in sizes EU32–EU52. The capsule captures the quintessential holiday vibes with cropped t-shirts, colourful dresses, and fun bikinis for any body type. Talking to I-D Magazine, Ditte Reffstrup, Creative Director of Ganni, said they wanted to “conjure that mood you’re in when you’re going on a holiday, and everything feels so light and joy-filled” as well as something that “exuded a sense of feeling confident and sexy in your own skin”. The collection is also manufactured in an eco-friendly manner, using materials like organic cotton, recycled polyamide, and recycled polyester mesh.

Here are some of our favourite pieces from the collab: 

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Odile Gautreau wears the Ganni x Ester Manas mesh off-the-shoulder gather dress in port royale. 

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Mizzie Maz wears the Ganni X Ester Manas string swimsuit with diamanté emblem for the launch dinner in Paris.

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Model Cevas stuns in the Ganni x Ester Manas Relaxed Jersey T-shirt in bright white.

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Maxie wears the Ganni x Ester Manas mesh halter neck gather dress in black. 

Shop the full collection at Ganni.com

Words by Lucy Walshe

Header Image by Jacqueline Landvik

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]]> The 14 Brands Putting Size-Inclusivity At The Forefront Of 2023 Fashion https://www.voirfashion.co.uk/post/the-14-brands-putting-size-inclusivity-at-the-forefront-of-2023-fashion/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-14-brands-putting-size-inclusivity-at-the-forefront-of-2023-fashion Sun, 08 Jan 2023 14:27:07 +0000 https://www.voirfashion.co.uk/?p=69844 We love seeing more size-inclusive brands emerge as well as pre-existing brands become more diverse by developing a broader range of clothing sizes. We are strong believers in normalising and celebrating different body shapes in mass-market fashion, which is easily available to all. Trust us, we know there is still a lot of work to be done in achieving this dream of ours, however, we are pleased with the progress we are seeing.

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]]> We love seeing more size-inclusive brands emerge as well as pre-existing brands become more diverse by developing a broader range of clothing sizes. We are strong believers in normalising and celebrating different body shapes in mass-market fashion, which is easily available to all. Trust us, we know there is still a lot of work to be done in achieving this dream of ours, however, we are pleased with the progress we are seeing. 

We have selected fourteen brands which are leading the body positivity movement. They are showing style does not have to be compromised when producing a wide range of sizes. Watch out for these brands in 2023 as we believe they will continue to create positivity, inclusion and sick fashion.

Ester Manas

No surprise that Ester Manas is on our top 14 fashion-forward size-inclusive brands list. If you are unfamiliar with their designs, once you take a look, you will soon have a new obsession. Their use of sheer materials, asymmetrical designs and abstract cuts are hard not to get excited about. 

Yitty

Lizzo’s fashion brand, Yitty, is described as shapewear reinvented. As we all know, the style icon and award winner would never sacrifice her passion for fashion and her brand, Yitty, is proof. Sizing varying between a UK 8-36, means Lizzo’s brand accommodates for a vast range of body types. Alongside shapewear, the satin pyjamas, robes and underwear are all sexy and stylish- good job Lizzo. Amazingly, the Yitty style quiz offered on the site also helps cater to your style preference and clothing needs. 

Isolated Heroes

Scottish self-start up brand Isolated Heroes not only places emphasis on sustainability, but also size-inclusivity. Offering sizes up to a UK 28, the fashion brand creates glamorous evening attire and head-turning designs. If you are a fan of sequins, they will become a core brand for your 2023 looks. 

Alpine Butterfly Swim

It is never too early to get your holiday swimwear bought, and after seeing these pieces you will not be able to resist. Alpine Butterfly Swim create luxury swimwear which we are in love with and there’s no surprise as to why. With incredible collections inspired by space, 90s supermodels and psychedelics, there are designs to suit everyone.  

Good American

Of course, Good American features. Brand values of body diversity and size representation, means Good American stocks sizes from UK 2- 28. The brand is super inclusive and is great for finding basic fashion staples as well as one-off pieces. Known for their well-fitted denim, Good American will not let you down in regards to trendy, inclusive styles. 

Miaou

A French brand inspired by the coastline of California, what’s not to love? Miaou’s purpose was to create clothing to feel good in and they certainly have achieved their goal. The ‘perfect fit’ inspired the designs and allowed the brand to expand on its sizing to cater to more consumers. Specialising in corsetry, Miaou, will have an endless collection for you to find your perfect style, and of course, perfect fit. 

Savage X Fenty

Rihanna’s successful lingerie brand is sure to meet anyone’s underwear needs. Not only will you find an incredible selection of lacy and sexy lingerie sets, but also super comfy lounge and pyjama sets. Or maybe you are looking for a workout set? Guess what, they have that too. You can’t go wrong with a Savage x Fenty exploration. 

Karoline Vitto

A brand which captures the true essence of size-inclusion. Karoline Vitto’s designs are contemporary and high fashion. Based in London but Brazilian born, she focuses on female form in unconventional manners and this is evident through her designs. Women’s curves and folds are a central motif for her garment design process, and therefore, size, is a literal inspiration for her. Designs are available in a UK 8- 28. 

Skims

Skims clothing comes in a wide range of sizes at very affordable prices. Their ‘fits everybody’ collection highlights their brand focus on creating clothes for as many body sizes as possible. Love. Stretchy underwear and technically constructed shapewear are popular designs from the brand as they try to innovate the fashion industry, providing solutions for women who feel they are not properly being catered to. 

Chopova Lowena

If you are a Dua Lipa fan, you will probably be aware that she is a fan of Chopova Lowena. Their hybrid designs are produced through mixed inspirations of Bulgarian folklore and 1980’s rock climbing. Two very different worlds coming together to produce a state of high fashion. Colour and pattern are very central to their expression of their influence.

GIA/irl

Elegant and classic designs are available in sizes UK 10-28 from brand GIA/irl. The beautiful gowns come in satins and stretchy linens to create captivating comfort. GIA/irl also offers styling tips with each of their products which is super helpful if you need a little advice. 

Blueki

Created in New York by model Yumi Nu, Blueki, was created to promote size-inclusive fashion. Representing different shapes and sizes is hugely important to the brand and we are therefore very happy to feature the brand on our list. As a new brand they are doing super well and we believe their success will only continue to grow.

Fashion East

Fashion East is synonymous with looking cool. The non-profit offers upcoming designers’ opportunities to showcase their designs and celebrate body positivity. Ahead of the times, they showcase new and captivating designs which are eye-catching and hard to miss. Maybe not for everyone, but it’s definitely for us. If innovative fashion is up your street, Fashion East is a NPO you should get familiar with.

Designers such as Karoline Vitto are currently working with the NPO, however, previous designers include Gareth Wrighton and Nensi Dojaka.

Words By Erin Wilson

Header Image : @estermanas Instagram

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