Nina Parker On Creating Space In Fashion And Media For Black Women To Feel Seen
essence.comNina Parker is breaking even more barriers in affordable plus-sized style. Her self-titled fashion line, available at Macy’s, provides stylish solutions for women sick of being tossed any old garments to cover their figures.
It’s a natural progression for the host and pop culture commentator, who has long customized her own garments for the red carpet and the nightly news desk when more fashion-forward options weren’t always available. “This is the experience of the plus-size woman on television.
We customize a lot of stuff,” she said, noting the virality of her self-made Oscars dress worn for the 2020 red carpet. “I had been putting my own outfits and things together for a while, and not just for award shows, but just for on regular TV as well, just because there were not a lot of options for me.
And I’d have to be dressed every day.” Launching the line with Macy’s was a dream come true for Parker, who values the opportunity to bring sizes XL-4X in-store, where so many other brands relegate them to online-only, special orders. “I think with plus, a lot of us are used to fast fashion where we have to get something online.
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