Why should we spend time learning about plus size designers anyway? Part of us doesn't even want to be concerned whose name is on a tag, and even shy away from labels with a famous mark on it just for the sake of rebellion. But it's actually not that easy, and knowing and following designers can actually offer you an advantage when it comes to plus size clothes shopping. And remember, not every brand has to be absurdly expensive; there are plenty of designers out there who carry great lines at reasonable prices. The trick is locating them, which is where this article comes in to help.



Yuliya Zeltser

Yuliya grew up in the Ukraine, and was moved by the trouble that her mother had with finding plus size designer clothes. After going shopping with her mother in 1997 and finding a dreadful lack of quality plus size designers in the business, she decided to start her own label, and IGIGI was started. Her objective is to make every woman feel sensual, feminine, secure and gorgeous. In my opinion, her lines are some of the best you'll find.

Monif C.

Also known as Monif C. she owns Monif C. Plus Sizes and puts out some incredible clothing lines year after year. Following a childhood in Brooklyn, New York, Monif found her motivation in her own existence and ideas. Her stated aim is to provide plus size women with attractive plus size designer fashions that makes them feel chic, inspired, luxurious and sexy.

Anna Nicole

Anna Nicole runs a store with an online presence known as Jahqoi, which means "I believe" if pronounced correctly in French. Anna grew up in Detroit and claims to have begun making clothes at 12. She does her finest work with contemporary styles, and is quickly making a name for herself in the industry of plus size designers.

Meet Bek

Bek had a flourishing corporate profession until health issues forced her to retire early from her job. To help bridge the gap in the family income, she started making jewelry and selling it on one ecommerce site called Etsy. She has been incredibly successful, and caters to the little-known market segment of plus size jewelry. Her designs are magnificent, and focus on mid century modern design.

For me, becoming familiar with the designers behind the lines is just one part of the plus size clothing experience, and watching their lines develop and change overtime is exhilarating and exciting. The world of plus size designers is an emergent industry, and it is getting more attention every day with more high-quality designers and stores than ever before. Keep your eye on some of the new and rising talent to stay ahead of the game.