Why do we care about a plus size designer anyway? Part of me doesn’t even want to care who’s name is on a label, and even shy away from labels with a famous signature on it out of rebellion. But it’s actually not that simple, and knowing and following designers can actually offer you a leg up when it comes to plus size clothes shopping. And remember, not every label has to be ridiculously expensive; there are plenty of designers out there who carry great lines at reasonable prices. The trick is finding them, and that’s where this article comes in.  Let’s met some designers with plus sized lines.

Meet Yuliya Zeltser of IGIGI
Yuliya grew up in the Ukraine, and was touched by the difficulty that her mother had with finding plus size clothes. After going shopping with her mother in 1997 and seeing the terrible lack of quality plus size designers in industry, she decided to start her own label, and IGIGI was born. Her goal is to make every woman feel sensual, feminine, confident and beautiful. Her lines are some of the best around.

Meet Monif C.
Also known as Monif C. she runs Monif C. Plus Sizes and puts out some amazing lines year after year. After growing up in Brooklyn, New York, Monif found her inspiration in her own life and dreams. Her stated goal is to provide plus size women with beautiful plus size designer fashions that makes them feel stylish, inspired, luxurious and sexy.

Anna Nicole

Anna Nicole runs the online store called Jahqoi, which means “I believe” if pronounced phonetically in French. Anna grew up in Detroit and claims to have begun sewing at 12. She works best with contemporary styles, and is quickly making a name for herself in the world of plus size designers.

Meet Bek

Bek had a successful corporate career until health issues forced her to quit her job. To help the family income, she started making jewelry and selling it on Etsy. She has been phenomenally successful, and caters to the little serviced market segment of plus size jewelry. Her designs are breathtaking, and focus on mid century modern design.

For me, getting to know the designers behind the clothes is all part of the shopping experience, and watching their lines evolve and change over the years is exciting and interesting. The world of plus size designers is growing every day with more high-quality designers and stores than ever before. Keep your eye on some of the new and emerging talent to stay ahead of the pack.