The size-zero debate has been raging for a while now, but it's still almost impossible for women who are size 14-plus to wear designer clothes. But chic American department store Saks Fifth Avenue has decided to make stand and show their support for curvy ladies by selling plus-size designer clothes in its New York branch for the very first time.
The clothes, from the Autumn/Winter 2010 collections, will soon be available up to a UK size 18, or even UK size 24. Last season they were only available up to a UK size 14.
The store's legendary high end third-floor houses collections from the world's most exclusive designers, including Chanel, Valentino and Dolce & Gabbana.
Initially, styles are likely to be produced as one-offs or in small numbers, but if the trial goes well, Saks will roll out the venture to its other US stores.
With any luck, plus-size designer wear will soon be available on this side of the pond, too.
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Sunday 22 August
By Hilary Cookson
Plus size designer wear IS available on this side of the pond!
Why will journo's not look further than Oxford Street and Bond Street for what is happening in the UK.
www.maureencookson.co.uk for fashion up to a size 28.
I can also tell you a raft of other indies who have this niche market well and truly taped.
Women of all sizes love fashion - and its out there girls!
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