Let's Talk About It: The State of the Curvy Community

Good Morning!!

If you listen to the news, read the many articles circulating through the internet, the media would have you believe that the plus size woman is losing her retail options, due to the economy. They would have you to believe that we, plus size women, are now a liability to their bottom line, thus defecting us to the only options of shopping online.

If you were to buy into the news, all the progress we have made in the last ten years in fashion, community pride, and confidence would all be in vain. We, as a community have already dealt and come to terms with the lack of fashionable selections when we walk into a mall or boutique, only relegated to fashion accessories and handbags.

So, what do we do with this crazy information? In a year that we have our own Full Figured Fashion Week, Plus- Size Expos, Celebrity Role Models, and High- End Designer Fashions to celebrate our curves, what is a plus size fashionista to do?

Talk about it.

Sponsored by Igigi & The Fuller Woman Network and in conjunction with the groundbreaking Full Figured Fashion Week, The Curvy Collective hosts a panel discussion, “The State of the Curvy Community" on Friday June 26th from 3-5pm.

Perfectly timed, in the midst of current news in the media, this panel discussion addresses the current state of the plus-size community and the significance of Full Figured Fashion Week, through the eyes of the industry’s leaders, bringing different perspectives from various experiences and points of view.

Sharon Quinn, “The Runway Diva,” will moderate the panel discussion-accompanying her on this panel is diverse panel that's sure to make for a great discussion:

• Cassy Jones- McBryde- U.S Director of the Fuller Woman Network
• Deb Malkin- Owner of Re/Dress NY
• Glen Johnson- Owner of Full Figure Plus and a Member of the Curvy Collective
• K. L. Belvin- Author of "Man In Transition"
• Mia Amber- Model, Actress, Creative Editor-at-Large of Plus Model Magazine
• Maddy Figueroa- Jones – Creative Director of Plus Model Magazine

If you wish to attend, please RSVP at curvycommunity@gmail.com.(please RSVP no later than June 22nd)

Date: Friday, June 26^th

Location: Ripley Grier Studios

520 8th Avenue (bet. 36th and 37th Streets)
16th Floor, Room 17C
New York, NY

Time: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, doors open at 2:45 PM

Cost: Free to the public


Will you be there?

~Luvin' My Curves... talking about it.