The Unseen Side of Fashion: Size Representation & Beyond with Model & Influencer Lydia Okello

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For years now, the fashion industry has had a problem. While the media has asked us to embrace beauty at every size, it feels like the fashion industry still has yet to catch up. Join us as we dissect the politics of size in fashion, unearthing the biases that impact how plus-sized individuals express themselves. We'll spotlight the tokenization of fat people in the fashion industry; we'll share our longing for a world where all sizes are celebrated and have a candid conversation on what it means to create plus-size collections for all bodies.
Our guest, Lydia Okello, is joining us on the podcast this week; they are a non-binary, unapologetic plus-size fashion and lifestyle creator based out of Vancouver, Canada. You may know them from their Instagram handle, StyleIsStyle, or have read some of their work in Vogue or Fashion Canada, where they have discussed everything from plus-size fashion to sustainable plus-size fashion.
Together we're laughing, crying, and throwing up about all things plus-size fashion. Then to bring it all together, we play a game outlining who we think our most fashionable fat cartoon characters of all time are. TBH: you'll be surprised who makes it to the end. So get comfy, open your mind, and prepare for a deep dive into the world of fashion, size, and representation. Let's celebrate beauty in every size together.
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Show Notes and References!

1. The Mean Life of a ‘Midsize’ Model - The New York Times
2. ARE PLUS-SIZE WOMEN THE PROBLEM WITH PLUS-SIZE FASHION? - Fashionista
3. Unraveling The Plus Size Problem - Business of Fashion
4. What Happened to Plus Size - Vogue Business
5. Why Plus-Size Models Just Can't Ever Win - Allure
6. What really is plus-size fashion? Experts weigh in on the costs and trends - CNN
7. The Problem with Shein and the Plus Size Community: Examining the Complexities - GarnerStyle

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Chapters

1. The Unseen Side of Fashion: Size Representation & Beyond with Model & Influencer Lydia Okello (00:00:00)

2. The Politics of Size in Fashion (00:00:01)

3. Discussion on Fat Representation in Cartoons (00:08:09)

4. Miss Piggy's Impact and Personal Projects (00:22:51)