Plus-size fashion Page
The very start to a new season.
We have started to compile what can be found in plus-sizes this spring. We will try to include trend collections, independent designers as we find them and follow our favourite ranges throughout the spring and summer – hope you will enjoy!
Two for the price of one
The Anna Scholz ‘White’ label spring/summer collection includes vintage-inspired prints on silk, digital prints on jerseys as well as light-weight habotai silk. Her usual expertly cut silhouettes are the focus of a well thought out fun seasonal collection.
The ‘Black’ collection has been designed to feature all that is best of Anna’s unique profile but at a more affordable pricepoint. The prints are there and the jerseys are there. Embroideries and ‘quirky’ embellishments of nautical, military and equestrian motifs make the collection seem more fanciful, younger – a more smart-casual mood.
As well as her work for Simplybe Anna seems to be establishing herself more than ever. Both the white and black collections can be bought online so that you do not miss out on anything. www.annascholz.com
Elena Miro Pre-A-Porter catwalk for spring/summer 2010 showed us a zest for travelling. The trend for military, safari and bold tribal prints were all there. Styling included a great array of printed summer dresses – fresh and well-styled, modern safari suits and a contemporary jungle print story of over-shirts, shorts and flatteringly cut dresses. A cool summer black story completed the adventurous collection.
A thumbs up for Wille.
Spring/summer 2010 brings a huge improvement for plus-size fashion company Wille. Usually wedged in at the middle-age market - sometimes unfairly this collection really tries to show a more contemporary side. If this development continues we could see more availability of this collection here in the UK. www.wille-fashion.com For details and stockists.
Evans spring/summer started well and includes all the important trends. It remains bright and positive and there are certainly no concessions here when it comes to plus-sized high street fashion and style. www.evans.co.uk
Base
Ruska Murganovic
We are in crisis in London as so many plus-size stores and departments have been closed or drastically reduced within the last two years. We must fervently support the shops that are surviving these harsh times and Base run by the formidable Ruska Murganovic found in central London is one of them.
‘Base is an independent shop in London's Covent Garden, selling ladies designer clothing in plus sizes. We are a 'must visit' shop offering larger size clothing for various occasions created by continental designers who understand the shapes and fit of larger women.
The collections are contemporary, young and constantly changing throughout the year and the team is sympathetic and experienced with ladies clothing in plus sizes.’ If you are visiting London on a shopping trip you maybe disappointed by the plus-size selections in the larger stores but you will not be here.
www.base-fashion.co.uk
55 Monmouth Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9DG
