How Body-Positive Clothing Brands Benefit All Women
As each new year begins, many companies clear out their old inventory and flood their shelves with new wardrobe items. While most brands prepare their seasons based on trends, buyer […]
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The Heavy Truth About Fat Shaming And Obesity
Obesity is a widespread issue that we must tackle. But one thing is for sure, fat-shaming is never the solution that will help people lose weight. Making people feel ashamed […]
Body Image
Embracing Yourself: Staying Body Positive In A Media-Saturated World
By Stephanie Toland With so many unrealistic messages about beauty in the media, maintaining a positive body image can be a challenge. It’s all too easy to internalize the harsh, […]
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These Plus Size Activists Are Expanding Fashion Boundaries By Including Men In The Bo-Po Movement
We talk a lot about body positivity and the movement started by everyday fashion influencers who are making a real impact on the way the fashion industry decision-makers portray bodies […]
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Gabby Sidibe’s ‘This Is Just My Face’ Is The Empowering, Bo-Po Book We Wish We Had Growing Up
We’re serious when we ask: “where the heck was this book when we were growing up?!”. Actress Gabourey Sidibe’s new memoir ‘This Is Just My Face: Try Not To Stare’ […]
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If You Aren’t Following Intersectional Feminist Brazilian Artist Marcela Sabia On Instagram, Do It Now!
If you are looking for a body-positive, trans-inclusive, intersectional feminist Instagram account to follow, check out Brazilian artist Marcela Sabia (@Marcelailustra). We’re not sure why it took us this long […]
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Canadian Artist Challenges Body Shaming Narratives With Body Positive Coloring Book
You are all familiar with the narratives: fat = lazy, unhealthy, unlovable, unworthy etc. Even if you had never explicitly heard those very words uttered, the message was most likely […]
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Teen Vogue Teams Up With Barbie Ferreira For A Body Positive Web Series Called ‘Body Party’
We love that body positivity has become a powerful movement within fashion, beauty and advertising. The trickle-down effect of the revolution happening in those industries alone is going to be […]
Fashion & Beauty
Aerie Lingerie Steps Up Its Body Positive Message With Eating Disorder Awareness Campaign
When Aerie lingerie burst onto the scene in 2014 under their parent company American Eagle, they sent a bold statement about body positivity right from the outset. They declared they […]
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This Video Shuts Down Any Myths About Plus Size Women & Health In The Most Epic Way
With the ongoing attention paid to body image in mainstream media and fashion, as well as the shifting attitudes toward how we perceive different women’s bodies thanks to the infiltration […]
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We Love Model Shaun Ross’ “In My Skin I Win” Body Positive Movement!
You may be familiar with American model Shaun Ross, or at the very least seen him in magazines, on runways, in a music video, on a TV show and more. […]
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Fitness Brand Signs Model With Down Syndrome As Their New Face
It wasn’t too long ago that we see actress Jamie Brewer become the first model with Down Syndrome to walk the runway at NYFW for designer Carrie Hammer who has […]
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I Inherited My Mother’s Insecurities So I Started A Body Positive Org. For Girls To Break The Cycle
By Christina Verzijl I live in the wonderfully eclectic and exceptionally warm city of San Antonio, Texas where I run a positive body positive program called Body Project 4 High […]
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‘Cosmic Cuties’ Is The Body Positive Feminist Cartoon Series We’ve Been Waiting For!
Body image is an issue that transcends race, age, socio-economic background and any other factor that divides us on a daily basis. The truth of the matter is if you […]