Remi Bader Calls Out Fashion Brands For Being Less Size Inclusive

POPSUGAR: How would you assess the state of size inclusivity in fashion? How much progress has been made so far, and what would you like to see more of?

Remi Bader: In the last 10 years, yes, there has been an increase in size inclusivity overall with brands carrying more plus sizes. However, when it comes to higher fashion brands like the ones that show in Fashion Week, there has been increasingly less inclusivity over the past few seasons. As a plus-size woman who has been trying to spread awareness around size inclusivity, it’s very frustrating. The average US woman is between a size 16 and 18, and it would only benefit these brands to gain more customers and make more money by creating larger sizes.

PS: What does it mean to you to be able to speak at MAGIC?

RB: Speaking at MAGIC meant a lot to me for many reasons. It was a very full-circle moment because my dad, who is in the garment center, has been attending MAGIC for years. I went with him when I was young, and to have this opportunity to speak meant a lot to me. I am truly passionate about reshaping the fashion industry, and being able to speak at the world’s biggest fashion trade show was an amazing opportunity and an honor. I also loved meeting and learning from boutique owners and brands in person.

PS: What can fans expect from your upcoming fall collection with Revolve?

RB: The new collection is super exciting for me. I am even more excited than my first one because I was able to use the feedback from my followers and the online reviews and videos to create this new line. When I created the first line, I based it off of what I love to wear and my personal style. With this new line, I am really catering to so many other people and giving my followers and Revolve customers what they want. I am so excited for everyone to see the line that I created for them.

PS: Walk us through your design process for the collection. Which factors did you take into consideration when you were bringing it to life?

RB: It’s a really fun process. We start by picking the actual silhouettes for the clothes, which then leads to feeling and picking out all the fabrics and colors. From there, we look through everything to make sure it’s cohesive as a line. Based on feedback from the first line, I felt that I was trying to do a lot of going-out pieces with a lot of different colors, but I would say this line is going to be a lot more cohesive in terms of color and style. The launch will have a mix of casual day outfits along with night outfits, so everyone can get a little bit of everything.

PS: What are some fashion trends that you’re loving right now? Which trends are you less excited about?

RB: I love a loose flowy skirt. I feel like this is something I would wear a lot in the second grade but then it went out of style. I also always love a good corset top. I love that corsets are still in style because I have so many different types. I also have been seeing a lot more playful and colorful statement necklaces, which I’m very into. I’m not liking ballet flats because I have flat feet and I can’t wear anything flat. I also will never wear a micro miniskirt or low-rise jeans. I like a good midi skirt and high-waisted jeans.

PS: Can you share one style trend you’ll never get tired of?

RB: Matching sets! It’s always extra work to find a top or a bottom, so when there’s a matching set, it’s so much less effort. Also, a matching set, whether it’s two or three pieces, always looks cute.

PS: If you could shop anyone’s closet, who would it be and why?

RB: If I could shop in anyone’s closet it would have to be plus-size model Precious Lee. She is always looking trendy and beautiful. Everything she wears is something I wish I had in my closet. No one does it like her!