"I think the details and the quality are so important that it has to have an emotional tug. Even if it's the simplest shoe, it has to have something that says, 'Oh, I have to have you.' " ~ Kate Spade
And have you they did, kate spade new york & Eloquii!
The major fashion news this week was the announcement that plus size fashion brand Eloquii partnered with fashion design brand kate spade new york on a limited-edition holiday collection in sizes 14 to 28.
According to the official press release, the two brands partnered to deliver "a collection that evokes joy and empowers the customer through personal style and self-expression."
We all know that Eloquii has been serving lewks for years and this honestly is a match made in Heaven. I first saw the collection on my fellow OG blogger Emily Ho's IG page and immediately ran to her blog Authentically Emmie to learn more here. My jaw dropped to the ground.
I got a little teary-eyed. Emily is a size 26/28 like me and someone who makes me feel like I am seeing myself, when she posts content, showing herself in clothing. And believe me, we, as customers, know how important that is. Unfortunately, many brands haven't gotten that memo yet no matter how many times we have relayed that message.
The collection is gorgeous! And this is proof that plus size women will spend the money because those price points, mi gente, were not cheap. The collection launched yesterday (Thursday, 9/26) and it's almost sold out!
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| ELOQUII x kate spade new york Sequin And Feather Mini Dress, $399 |
The press release goes on to say:
"The new assortment features a range of festive styles that bring together ELOQUII’s fashion-forward, playful yet polished apparel approach and kate spade new york’s fresh, modern sensibility to deliver a dazzling array of pieces perfect for dressing with confidence at any holiday gathering."
Despite being late on posting this, I still felt I had to blog about this because of what I saw online.
I SAW FAT JOY.
So it's no surprise that Charlotte Warshaw, VP NA Wholesale, Global Licensing & Collaborations, and General Manager of Jewelry at kate spade new york officially said:
"At kate spade new york, we believe that fashion should spark joy, and this capsule does just that. With a shared commitment to women’s empowerment and the celebration of style, we’re thrilled to bring our signature aesthetic to the ELOQUII community, together creating a collection that not only looks beautiful but feels amazing to wear."
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| ELOQUII x kate spade new york Feather Sleeve Wool Coat, $499 / Sequin Column Dress With Bustier, $129 |
Over on Sarah Chiwaya's IG page for her brand Curvily, she posted a reel she filmed while at the launch party in NYC on Thursday 9/26, showing numerous plus size influencers in their Eloquii x kate spade new york looks. Smiles, laughter and joy all around. Peep that here.
But the one IG reel that really tugged at my heart was by plus size influencer Abby Bible. See, Abby worked in a kate spade new york store while in college. Imagine working in a store where you could not fit into any of the clothes? I've been there and I am sure many of you have.
She said to be able to see and wear the brand in her size healed her and that the collection had "everything plus size women are told not to wear to avoid standing out". She went on to say "it's everything kate spade believes in to be boldly you." Amen, sister!
This is why access to clothing is so important to plus size women. Inclusion, representation and accessibility is everything. Like Kate Spade said above, it's all about the details and quality. If we look at something and think "I have to have it!", we will buy. And that goes for ALL women, not just those between sizes 14 to 32.
I am hoping this is the beginning of more designer plus size collabs to come and I hope to see more collabs offer above a size 24. While this went up to a 28, I think if it had been available in up to 32, those sizes would have sold out too.
I didn't get my hands on any of the collection so I can't speak on fit but from how good everyone looked at the event and from what I have seen so far, the fit looked on point.
The FAT JOY, tho... I tell ya, that truly made my fashion spirit smile.
Did you get to cop any of the Eloquii x kate spade new york pieces? Would love to know your thoughts. Comment below or on IG and let me know!
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