TORONTO PLUS SIZE FASHION SHOW 2018 (TPSFS 2018)

After the experience of putting together two Plus Size Shows, that caused an international ripple effect, you certainly take a deep breath before the 3rd. It is time to rethink, reevaluate, and set new goals. For a mere 2 years we made together with our supporters what felt like a 10 years journey.

The shows provided the visuals and proved that the trend is real, tangible and permanent. They offered visibility and exposure to both designers and models within the industry.

We scheduled the show for November at Artscape Sandbox downtown and Toronto invited Ophilia Olleyne as the show’s artistic director, who has been a long time advocate for the positive body image and showcasing the best of what plus size fashion has to offer. It was both strategic and instrumental. Of course, the runway show part concept was clear - the leading 5 designers actively working in the plus segment joined us for the show.

We invited Ophilia Olleyne as the show’s artistic director, who has been a long time advocate for the positive body image and showcasing the best of what plus size fashion has to offer.

Guest speaker Gwen DeVoe (from U.S.), panelists Meghan Bradley, Henry Navarro, Lesley Hampton and Tawana Wilson (from U.S) reinforced the message around diversity in fashion through a panel discussion that preceded the show.

The VIP zone was busy with lively conversations. Joan Kelley Walker, Henry Calderon and Meredith Shaw were able to take some time from their busy schedules.

It is exciting to witness the success of the show, moreover, the growth of the people that were a part of it, the acknowledgement of their hard work and the sense of fulfilment and connection that comes after.