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Why Are Thin Bodies the Default in Games?

Motion capture has the ability to capture fat bodies. So why don't we see more plus-size characters in games?

Black Fashion Leaders Are Still Carrying the Diversity Push From 2020. What Happened?

“It’s 10 steps forward, but maybe two steps back and then five steps forward again.”

Why Cardi B’s Merch Joke Isn’t Funny

In this op-ed, Teen Vogue associate editor Aiyana Ishmael discusses the online discourse sparked by rapper Cardi B, and explores the ways fatphobia is still prevalent in fashion.

Go-See Outfits Are Trending, and There’s One Key to Nailing Them

Just remember: It’s an essence, not a science.

More Plus Size Influencers Are Losing Weight. How Their Followers Really Feel

Formerly body positive influencers are losing weight, and criticizing the bodies many of their followers still inhabit.

Is A$AP Rocky’s Style Plus-Size Friendly? Armiel Chandler Put His Looks to the Test

“[A$AP Rocky] knows fashion. And it’s not just fashion, it’s art.”

Meet Karoline Vitto, the Designer Carving Space for Curves in High Fashion

The Brazil-born, London-based designer uses the body as her canvas to create covetable designs in extended sizes.

For Those Calling Remi Bader Less Relatable: Fat People Aren't Here For Your Comfort

"Following a fat woman because she’s ‘relatable’ traps her into being your proverbial pillow, or at worst your punching bag."

Is Taylor Swift's Style Plus-Size Friendly? Samyra Dressed Up Like Her to Find Out

“Everything about Taylor Swift is very accessible, even her fashion.”

Is Addison Rae's Style Plus-Size Friendly? I Dressed Up Like Her for a Week to Find Out

This swan song kinda sounds like Diet Pepsi.

The Victoria's Secret 2024 Runway Show Promised Inclusivity, So Where Was It?

Should VSFS have stayed in the past?

Plus Size Fashion Made Up Fewer Than 1% of This Season's Looks, Report Finds

Vogue's annual runway report highlights a complete plateau of size diversity on the runway.

Midsize Is Not the Same as Medium, and the Distinction Is Important

“Medium doesn't mean midsize.”

23 Plus-Size Prom Dresses for Every Style Preference

Dress to impress on the big night!

Is Rihanna's Style Plus-Size Friendly? I Dressed Up Like Her for a Week to Find Out

This just might be my favorite one yet.

I Dressed Like Dua Lipa for a Week to Find the Best Plus-Size Alternatives

Spoiler alert: it wasn't easy.
LEARNING CURVE

On Recognizing My Thin Privilege When I’ve Never Been Thin

Mid-size and small-fat people, it’s time to accept that we might not be doing enough.
Diverse Views

Pinterest’s New Algorithms Want You to See Every Body Type

Social media algorithms usually promote biases toward white, thin bodies. Pinterest is using machine learning to surface images of all shapes and sizes.

FIT Launches Plus-Size Design Course Led by Designer Mallorie Dunn

“My inclusive class will utilize plus-size dress forms and cover customers' real-life statistics and sizes.”