Hayley Hasselhoff: We have the power to change societal standards of beauty through fashion. Fashion is a universal language, and has the power and voice to create positive change. [It] should be designed with all walks of life in mind — it should feel inclusive with size and diversity. [Our] fight for size inclusivity is just another fight for equality for all. Make a woman feel empowered by being designed for. Don't just tick off a box one season — strive to normalize our movement. Beauty comes in all different shapes and sizes.
Candice Huffine: Double down on your commitment.
Iskra Lawrence I hope that the gatekeepers see their responsibility and use their privilege to not use diversity as a tokenism, but for the real reason that it changes lives when people see themselves represented and included. It doesn't need to be a PR stunt, but a normalization to see all people throughout the fashion industry. I hope I can use my platform to encourage those who don't feel represented to stand up and be the first, and continue to fight for others with my own white privilege directly and indirectly on and off set.
"Fashion is a universal language, and has the power and voice to create positive change."
Chloe Marshall: Even though the plus-sized market has grown over the years, there is still so much room for growth from how brands list their sizes (hint: maybe we just stop using the word, "plus"!), to what sizes the brand goes up to, along with more tailored fits for these size ranges. I know that we are on the cusp of a huge body revolution, and I am ready and excited to see what is to come in the next few years.