MP STYLE GUIDE RSSTag Archives: plus size fashion week
MP Virtual Fashion Week: Kay Unger
Inspiration for the Spring 2011 Season: “For Spring I wanted to emphasize a woman’s curves. Everything is fitted at the waist – even a punchy pink suit – to create an hourglass silhouette. I used a mix of striking colors like fuchsia and sapphire blue as well as a pretty pale sage green and the [...]
MP Virtual Fashion Week: Anna Scholz
Inspiration for the Spring 2011 Season: I can’t wait for spring to arrive to indulge myself in this season’s fabulous prints and 70′s maxi dresses. I am torn between the bird of paradise White Label collection and the playfulness of our Black Label. My favorite accent of the color of the season is lime green! Check out [...]
MP Virtual Fashion Week: Carmakoma
Inspiration for the Spring 2011 Carmakoma “Fashion and beauty cannon be narrowed down to a size tag in the neck. Not two bodies are alike. The beauty develops in front of our eyes when the woman feels relaxed in her body and in her clothes, so that her confidence and individual personality becomes apparent” Heidie [...]
MP Virtual Fashion Week: Lala Belle
“It’s all about the classics, and nothing is more eternally elegant than leather and lace.” Charina Warne Head Designer at Lala Belle Inspiration for the Spring 2011 Season: The standout inspiration for me was the Dolce and Gabbana show. Top 5 fashion picks of the season: Lala Belle – Black Leather & Lace Dress Chloe [...]
MP Virtual Fashion Week Spring 2011
This week is Mercedes Benz Fashion Week at Lincoln Center! As we bring you the fashion fun from NYC, we are also featuring an MP Virtual Fashion Week for the second season in a row! Join us each day as we showcase some of the best designers and brands that feature the hottest fashions for plus women. You [...]
MP Virtual Fashion Week: Gayla Bentley
“It’s not about size, it’s about style!” Gayla Bentley Head Designer Fall 2010 Inspiration: Classic pieces with a twist from luxury to leopard! Top Items for Fall 2010: Leopard Print Jacket ($48) Baroque Print Blouse w/ Sash ($42) Red Knit Bolero Jacket ($42) Brown Knit Bolero Jacket ($34) Brown Knit Bootcut Pant ($34) To order [...]
Elisa D’Ospina Covers Fashion Week in Spain
Elisa D’Ospina went to Fashion Week in Madrid and wrote her thoughts on the recent laws they have passed and the country’s new focus on promoting a healthy body image. Check out her post and let us know what you think! These days I have been busy working for the international Fashion Week in Madrid. [...]
MP Virtual Fashion Week: Pure Energy at Target
“Regardless of size, trend-forward fashion options are very important to the Target guest. We’ve carefully developed our plus-size apparel collections to provide our female guest with the latest trends at a fabulous price.” Katie Heinze Target Spokesperson Inspiration for the Fall 2010 Season: “Target believes that everyone deserves great design at a great price; with [...]
MP Virtual Fashion Week: Re/Dress NYC
“My greatest joy is to watch women regain a sense of playfulness with their clothing. Our only fashion rule is to start from a place of love and creativity.” Deb MalkinOwner Re/Dress NYC Inspiration for the Fall 2010 Season: “Our inspiration for fall is our inspiration always, which is to find affordable pieces that will enhance our customer’s [...]
The OneStopPlus.com Fashion Show
Yesterday, OneStopPlus.com made fashion week and runway history by doing an entire runway show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week using only plus size models and plus fashions. Not only was the show a first ever, it was also very well done. The models selected were some of the best in the industry with Ashley Graham, Lizzie [...]
MP Virtual Fashion Week: Eliza Parker
“I am so excited to share our new fall line. We are bringing you chic party dresses that evoke a sense of retro glamour while still giving you a great fit to hug and flatter your curves.” Jessica Tenaglia, Founder of Eliza Parker, Inc. Inspiration for the Fall 2010 season: This season is all about mid-century glamour. [...]
MP Virtual Fashion Week: Carmakoma
The new “Carpe diem” collection by carmakoma is a celebration of the brave femininity. The woman in carmakoma’s new collection is ready to face the world. She welcomes any surprise the day might offer and does not hesitate to seize the moment and stand up for what she believes in. “The carmakoma woman is a [...]
MP Virtual Fashion Week: Lucie Lu
“The day is here. Fashion knows no size & cool is determined by individual style & confidence.” Lucie Lu Head Designer Inspiration for the Fall 2010 Season: Hailing from the mid west where the arctic tundra climate will soon reign, it is the time of year when slipping into something warm & comfy while not [...]
MP Virtual Fashion Week: Darren Trentacosta
“I’ve noticed this season a real return to work staples and items that transcend trends or even season”…”In a tough economy like now, customers are looking for really “safe” items, pieces that can be worn all week long, and still appear pulled together and contemporary.” Darren Trentacosta Founder of TRENTACOSTA Inspiration for the Fall 2010 [...]
MP Virtual Fashion Week: JIBRI
“Dont be afraid to be glamorous. The rest of the world is wearing boring jeans and T-shirts. Blah!” Jasmine Elder Head Designer for JIBRI Inspiration for the Fall 2010 Season: This collection is called “The Third Floor”. That’s the floor in Upscale Department stores that house the Women’s Designer Collections. It’s always been my favorite dreamland as a [...]
