It’s been an interesting week for the country, and a particularly interesting week for the world of plus size fashion. From learning about the acquisition of a beloved plus size label by a massive conglomerate to reading thoughtful op-eds on body positivity from both moms and members of the LGBTQ community alike, here’s some reading for you to check out to stay in the loop:
1. Walmart Acquires Plus Size Brand Eloquii
This is far from the first time we’ve seen an e-commerce clothing brand get acquired by Walmart. Originally launched by The Limited, Eloquii was discontinued by the brand only to be bought and relaunched as an online-only destination thanks to a rallying cry from supporters who saw the need. Eloquii states that this new acquisition will help their brand scale and grow while maintaining the clothing customers have grown to know and love. Eloquii joins the ranks of other Walmart subsidiaries Modcloth and Bonobos, two digitally native brands known for plus and extended sizing.
2. “I failed at modeling body positivity for my kids. So I’m trying this approach instead.”
This mom writes about her journey with body positivity and how to raise her kids in a body-positive environment. She realized that she didn’t truly love her own body and that her disdain made it impossible for her to raise her kids with body positivity, so she’s instead opting for body neutrality. Everyone’s parenting style is completely unique, and we appreciate this mom being so open and conscious about her children’s body image.
3. A New California Law Targets Sexual Harassment in the Entertainment Industry
The toxic environments that have for too long been cultivated in Hollywood are now under scrutiny. In the wake of the #MeToo movement, California is taking measures to prevent sexual harassment in the entertainment industry. Not only will this law provide talent agencies with education on sexual harassment prevention, reporting, and retaliation to all of their clients, but it will also provide models with education on nutrition and eating disorders.
4. Paper Mag’s Mickey Boardman Asks If It’s Okay To Love His Obese Self
The short answer? Yes, it is absolutely okay for him to love himself as he is today. Boardman also grapples with balancing body positivity and his weight loss journey, something many of us have struggled with, too.
5. AutoStraddle’s Roundtable on “How We Feel About Being Fat”
AutoStraddle contributors write about their unique relationships with their bodies in a queer context. While all of their relationships are distinct, each is learning to love their queer, fat bodies. We have to applaud them for writing so openly about such personal topics like sex, fatness, and queerness for readers like us.
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