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Plus-size movement reshapes fashion in Brazil

Defying the fashion world's narrow stereotype of beauty, Brazilian plus-size designer Amanda Momente poses confidently for the camera, wearing the clothing label she founded after failing to find other options that fit. More than half of all adults in Brazil are overweight, but Momente is part of a growing movement of entrepreneurs, activists...

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From neglected segment to a major trend: a look into the history of plus-size fashion

Jill Kortleve, Ashley Graham, Jari Jones, Paloma Elsesser, Alexis Ruby. These are names of plus-size models whose popularity is intrinsically linked to inclusive fashion. From Chanel to Coach, they are the face of a trend for fashion to now accept diversity of the female body. Or is that too short-sighted? Does the clothing industry really care...

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Why activewear is gaining momentum

January is traditionally a good month for activewear, because of all the people eager to start their fitness goals for the new year. But the category is gaining momentum, leading market analysts to predict it will move beyond the “new year, new me” boost and establish itself as a strong category the whole year. Allied Market Research predicts...