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Plus-Size Clothing: An Expanding Market?

Photo: Jen Davis/The New York Times


Sixty-four percent of American women are over a healthy BMI range, more than one-third are categorized as obese…you’ve heard it all before, and thanks to The New York Times, you’re hearing it again. Sure, Saks Fifth Avenue is saving spots for sizes 14 and up come fall, but is the high-end fashion world really ready to accommodate plus-sized beauties? Considering that plus-sized clothes only account for 18% of total revenue, and more than half of women in the St

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Everyone’s favorite crazy aunt and PR sorceress holds forth on the future under the blue skies of Bryant Park. [Racked] http://www.afingo.com/blogs/blog-patrol/here-is-what-i-think-is-the-future-street-life-and-lifestyle-style-is-in-fashion-luxury-forget-it-its-over-kelly-cutrone/
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Fashion Week Virgins!!!

So, after my first day back in New York, I am definitely ready to get the ball rolling and get back to work. I've signed up for three shifts during MB Fashion Week so far (Barbie, DVF, and Matthew Williamson). I cannot wait for it to start, I could die of anticipation!For those of you who have never experienced Fashion Week, let me set the stage: On Friday, the first day of the shows, you walk up the steps of Bryant Park, what used to be a nice spot in the city for some quiet people watching but
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Plus-Size Clothing: An Expanding Market?

Photo: Jen Davis/The New York Times


Sixty-four percent of American women are over a healthy BMI range, more than one-third are categorized as obese…you’ve heard it all before, and thanks to The New York Times, you’re hearing it again. Sure, Saks Fifth Avenue is saving spots for sizes 14 and up come fall, but is the high-end fashion world really ready to accommodate plus-sized beauties? Considering that plus-sized clothes only account for 18% of total revenue, and more than half of women in the St

Read more…
Everyone’s favorite crazy aunt and PR sorceress holds forth on the future under the blue skies of Bryant Park. [Racked] http://www.afingo.com/blogs/blog-patrol/here-is-what-i-think-is-the-future-street-life-and-lifestyle-style-is-in-fashion-luxury-forget-it-its-over-kelly-cutrone/
Read more…

Fashion Week Virgins!!!

So, after my first day back in New York, I am definitely ready to get the ball rolling and get back to work. I've signed up for three shifts during MB Fashion Week so far (Barbie, DVF, and Matthew Williamson). I cannot wait for it to start, I could die of anticipation!For those of you who have never experienced Fashion Week, let me set the stage: On Friday, the first day of the shows, you walk up the steps of Bryant Park, what used to be a nice spot in the city for some quiet people watching but
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