Whoever's designing for plus-size doesn't get it. The entire garment needs to be reconceived. You can't just take a size 8 and make it larger.
Tim GunnRead
I've had my own moments in front of designers when I've actually said, 'You know, there's a market here for expanding your work, and here it is. And frankly, there are two markets: The women who are larger than the 12, and then there are women who are petite. And most designers that I talk to have absolutely no interest in addressing either of those populations, which I find repugnant.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Tim Gunn critiques the fashion industry's lack of inclusivity for women of varying sizes.
In this quote, Tim Gunn points out the shortcomings of fashion designers who ignore significant segments of the female population—specifically, those who are either larger than size 12 or petite. He expresses his disdain for this oversight, highlighting the market potential in catering to these underrepresented groups, advocating for greater inclusivity in the fashion industry.
Themes
FashionInclusivityDesignWomenMarket
In practice
Example use cases
During a panel discussion on fashion diversity, this quote can serve to highlight the industry's need for inclusivity.
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