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Why The Fashion Industry Can't Make Clothes That Fit Actual People

Why The Fashion Industry Can't Make Clothes That Fit Actual People

By Laura Northrup June 19, 2009

Another week, another article about brick-and-mortar stores phasing out their plus-sized clothing lines. (Edit: And here’s another!) For those who missed it, Tatiana the Anonymous Model over at Jezebel posted an interesting essay on the economics of women’s fashion, comparing pattern development issues designers face when developing both petite and plus sizes.

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