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The Perfect Beach Body Is B.S. — & These Gorgeous, Un-Retouched Photos Prove It...
Rockie Nolan
Jun 15, 2017
Entertainment News
Ashley Graham Talked About Her On-Set Sexual Harassment
Meghan De Maria
Jun 5, 2017
Fashion
This Model's Point About Clothing Sizes Might Change How You Get Dressed
Landon Peoples
Apr 17, 2017
Fashion
This Plus-Size Blogger Made A Really Important Point About "Under...
Jasmine Grimes shared an important message with her "underwear selfie" — and everyone should read it.
by
Ana Colon
Food & Drinks
Ashley Graham Used Bagels To Make A Bra
Ashley Graham, everyone's favorite model, America's Next Top Model judge, and body-positivity activist may have just made us love her even more.
by
Christopher Luu
Plus-Size Fashion
This Plus-Size Retailer Is Being Criticized For Its Campaign Casting
The latest "plus-size" conundrum comes courtesy of fashion brand Simply Be and its beautiful, impeccably art-directed, desert-chic "We Are Curves" ad campa
by
Amelia Edelman
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Wellness
This Nike Plus-Size Model Shut Down Fat-Shaming
When Nike released their awesome plus-size clothing line, we were pretty psyched about it. Well, most of us were. Some didn't take too kindly to the f
by
Kimberly Truong
Homepage
Christian Siriano Celebrates Women Of All Sizes & Colors At NYFW
So much love for these fabulous women! @Iskra @marquitapring @CandiceHuffine #MichelleOlson @karolinakurkova @alessandragl #JocelynCorona pic.twitter.com/P
by
Shannon Carlin
Sex
How One Queer, Plus-Size, Non-Binary Model Is Changing The Industry
During our conversation, Hayley Mandel tells me no less than three times that they want to change the world. After a just a few minutes of chatting, it
by
Kathryn Lindsay
Fashion
Hari Nef Speaks Out On A Trans Issue You May Have Never Thought A...
If you haven't seen it yet, 'transversal' biannual style magazine C★NDY's latest issue is probably its best, most poignant edition ye
by
Landon Peoples
Fashion
Who Got Left Behind When “Body Positivity” Went Mains...
by
Nicolette Mason
TV Shows
Danielle Brooks Just Said What We’re All Thinking About
It felt like we were making major strides in 2016 with inclusivity in the modeling world. Here at Refinery29, we kicked off our 67% Project and we kept see
by
Morgan Baila
Celebrity Style
YES! Ashley Graham Got Her First
Vogue
Cover
This year, Ashley Graham was the first plus-size model to cover Maxim and the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. She's not done making history, though
by
Erica Witte
Fashion
9 Ideas That Would Change Everything For Plus-Size Women
by
Liz Black
Wellness
Danielle Brooks’ Emotional Keynote At R29’s Every Bea...
This Tony-nominated star can now be seen in her incredible #ThisBody Lane Bryant campaign.
by
Laura Delarato
Fashion
I’m Tired Of Not Seeing Women Like Me In The Media
Come join Refinery29 and our friends and family to discuss the issues, intricacies, and innovations around body diversity and the fashion industry at our E
by
Danielle Brooks
Fashion
Fashion Students & The 67%: It’s Complicated
The 67% Project is about the cultural lack of representation of women who are a size 14 and up, but it's also very much about the dearth of plus-size
by
Alexandra Ilyashov
Body
I Died & Went To Plus-Size Pool Party Heaven
We're in plus-size pool party heaven.
by
Laura Delarato
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Fashion
Why Did This Plus-Positive Instagram Account Get Shut Down?
The fashion industry is evolving, much to our collective relief. And especially right now, you might have noticed that celebrating one's unique looks
by
Landon Peoples
Fashion
16-Year-Old Lulu Bonfils Is Changing The World With Positivity (&...
Meet Lulu Bonfils: artist, model, Instagram champ, and all around cool girl stomping on pre-determined model rules in sick combat boots.
by
Laura Delarato
Fashion
We Let You Down & We’re Going To Fix It
I remember the very moment I first saw a plus-size woman in a magazine. I was on a flight from New York to Washington, D.C.; the magazine was Marie Claire,
by
Kelsey Miller
Fashion
8 Innovative Fashion Players Breaking The Rules Right Now
by
Alexandra Ilyashov
Fashion
Bloggers Tell Us What Straight-Size Brands Need To Expand
by
Liz Black
Fashion
Facebook Flagged These Photos From A Curvy Lingerie Campaign
Lingerie brand Curvy Kate is claiming that Facebook flagged photos from a campaign using non-professional models with larger breasts. The photos were promo
by
Suzannah Weiss
Fashion
This Body-Positive Hashtag Proves That Dressing For Your Size Is BS
We're all for breaking supposed style rules. Whether they involve ridiculously ageist credos, ultra-prescriptive “dress for your size” com
by
Alexandra Ilyashov
Fashion
Instagram Addresses Diversity In Fashion (& The Lack Of It) With ...
Instagram is getting in on the conversation about inclusivity in fashion, thanks to a new hashtag. Yesterday, the app rolled out a new initiative, #RunwayF
by
Alexandra Ilyashov
Fashion
A Fashion Documentary On Body Diversity Is Coming
Although it feels like everywhere you turn there’s another plus-size model breaking down barriers and challenging society’s unrealistic beauty
by
Liz Black
Fashion
Finally
: A Style Bible For Women Sizes 14+
When I went off to college in 2002, an “adult” in my own mind, my parents gifted me with a style book that affected me more than I’d like
by
Liz Black
Fashion
Model Zuzanna Buchwald Speaks Out About The Pressure To Stay Samp...
Polish model Zuzanna Buchwald has worked for Versace, Calvin Klein, and other renowned fashion houses throughout her career. But when she was new to the in
by
Ana Colon
Fashion
This 56-Year-Old Model First Donned A Bikini In
Sports Illust...
In February, 56-year-old model Nicola Griffin made a splash as the oldest woman to ever appear in Sports Illustrated’s famed Swimsuit Issue (albeit i
by
Alexandra Ilyashov
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