11 Honoré just launched a new initiative to support BIPOC brands. As a part of the initiative, the plus-size luxury company is helping established BIPOC designers like LaQuan Smith, Greta Constantine, and Romeo Hunte expand their clothing in extended sizing as a way to reach more customers. The ongoing project will continue to bring new designers every two to three months. According to 11 Honoré’s Design Director Danielle Williams-Eke: “Not only is it my responsibility to design for plus-size women who are often ignored in this industry, but as a Black designer it is important that I am a part of ushering other Black designers into the plus space.” YPulse’s The Body Positive trend report found that 71% of 13-33-year-olds think fashion brands need to do more to represent people of all shapes and sizes. (Forbes, The Zoe Report)
