Tim Gunn criticizes fashion industry for failing 100 million women
- 8 years ago
Following the start of New York Fashion Week on Thursday, Tim Gunn published an essay: “Designers refuse to make clothes to fit American women.
It’s a disgrace.”
An advocate of accessibility in fashion, Tim Gunn's post powerfully urges designers to address this significant market of 100 million women in America.
I’ve spoken to many designers and merchandisers about this.
The overwhelming response is, “I’m not interested in her.”
Why?
“I don’t want her wearing my clothes.”
Why?
“She won’t look the way that I want her to look.”
They say the plus-size woman is complicated, different and difficult.
Gunn's final words mirror what we are all thinking, "designers, make it work."
It’s a disgrace.”
An advocate of accessibility in fashion, Tim Gunn's post powerfully urges designers to address this significant market of 100 million women in America.
I’ve spoken to many designers and merchandisers about this.
The overwhelming response is, “I’m not interested in her.”
Why?
“I don’t want her wearing my clothes.”
Why?
“She won’t look the way that I want her to look.”
They say the plus-size woman is complicated, different and difficult.
Gunn's final words mirror what we are all thinking, "designers, make it work."