{"product_id":"9781641606424","title":"The Power of Plus","description":"Author: Gianluca Russo\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781641606424\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Chicago Review Press\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 01 Jan 2023\u003cbr\u003ePages: 208\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u0026amp;#x27;The Power of Plus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ewill leave you feeling inspired, motivated, and ready to push for real change, as well as confident and encouraged to embrace yourself, just as you are. This is essential reading for anyone who truly cares about the future of fashion, and for anyone who believes in the power of being yourself.\u0026amp;#x27;\u003c\/b\u003e- Versha Sharma, editor in chief, \u003ci\u003eTeen Vogue\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlus-size fashion revolutionizes the way women view themselves and their bodies\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Exclusivity runs within the foundation of fashion. While calls for diversity have intensified recently, long-held attitudes are only beginning to change. But through social media, plus-size people have been able to create supportive communities that show their confidence, strength, and beauty.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Plus-size fashionistas have been writing their own narrative for the past three decades, creating a market all on their own that is now worth more than $21 billion.\u003ci\u003eThe Power of Plus\u003c\/i\u003efeatures interviews with trailblazers such as Tess Holliday, Emme Aronson, Gabi Gregg, and more as it follows the evolution of plus-size fashion from its start on small blogs to its current boom, examining the way this market has changed women's relationships with their bodies and how plus-size fashion is integral to the future success of the industry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Plus-size fashion is not a PR stunt. It is a culture-changing market created by and for the people who have always deserved to feel stylish but never had the visibility to be...until now.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBy honoring our progress so far,\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Power of Plus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e celebrates the next stage of the plus-size fashion movement.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u0026amp;#x27;The Power of Plus\u003c\/i\u003e is something I truly believe society will benefit greatly from. With this book, \u003cb\u003eGianluca has not only unveiled the truths of the fashion industry but also highlighted the importance of inclusivity\u003c\/b\u003e, the impact it can have on our current culture, and the impression it leave on future generations.\u0026amp;#x27; - \u003cb\u003eHunter McGrady\u003c\/b\u003e, plus-size supermodel and designer of fashion line All Worthy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u0026amp;#x27;Gianluca Russo has been at the front of plus-fashion coverage\u003c\/b\u003e. As plus fashion grows as an industry, he\u0026amp;#x27;s carved out an important beat at \u003ci\u003eTeen Vogue\u003c\/i\u003e that focuses on this burgeoning movement. We can always rely on him to tackle trends that matter, uncovering fat discrimination in the industry or helping to reclaim our bodies to have fun with fashion.\u0026amp;#x27; - \u003cb\u003eSamhita Mukhopadhyay\u003c\/b\u003e, coeditor of \u003ci\u003eNasty Women\u003c\/i\u003e and author of\u003ci\u003eOutdated: Why Dating Is Ruining Your Love Life\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026amp;#x27;Gianluca has been \u003cb\u003ea fresh young voice in the body positivity space, providing some much-needed scrutiny\u003c\/b\u003e to an industry that deserves to be questioned. He brings energy and compassion to the conversation, spotlighting the needs of plus-size consumers and elevating a very important dialogue.\u0026amp;#x27; - \u003cb\u003eGabrielle Korn\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eEverybody (Else) Is Perfect\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u0026amp;#x27;After years of lip service regarding inclusivity and body positivity, we have a deep need to go beyond buzzwords\u003c\/b\u003e when talking about fashion industry standards. This book does just that, through candid interviews, compelling research and analysis, and no-holds-barred storytelling about the real obstacles people face in this industry if they dare to have anything besides a thin body. \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Power of Plus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ewill leave you feeling inspired, motivated, and ready to push for real change\u003c\/b\u003e, as well as confident and encouraged to embrace yourself, just as you are. \u003cb\u003eThis is essential reading\u003c\/b\u003e for anyone who truly cares about the future of fashion, and for anyone who believes in the power of being yourself.\u0026amp;#x27;\u003cb\u003e- Versha Sharma, editor in chief,\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTeen Vogue\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026amp;#x27;The fashion industry has long been exclusionary, prioritizing the thin ideal and whiteness as the pinnacle of beauty at the expense of the majority of people who buy clothes. But as Gianluca Russo chronicles in this magnificent book, \u003cb\u003efashion can't deny its destiny: to become more inclusive\u003c\/b\u003e. Gianluca, who has long held fashion accountable for its errors, and the lineup he curates for compelling roundtables, offer \u003cb\u003ea beacon of hope that the future of fashion can be much different than its past, an industry that serves instead of excludes.\u003c\/b\u003e Fashion is dawning on a new day, and \u003cb\u003eGianluca is leading the charge\u003c\/b\u003e.\u0026amp;#x27; - \u003cb\u003eEvette Dionne\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eLifting as We Climb\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWeightless\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u0026amp;#x27;The Power of Plus\u003c\/i\u003e is an \u003cb\u003einformative, nuanced, and empathetic look into the plus-size fashion industry and the trailblazers behind it\u003c\/b\u003e. Gianluca has lovingly crafted an accessible and essential piece of fashion literature.\u0026amp;#x27; -\u003cb\u003eShannon Purser\u003c\/b\u003e, actress on \u003ci\u003eStranger Things\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSierra Burgess Is a Loser\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46680747770014,"sku":"ADS-9781641606424","price":52.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781641606424.jpg?v=1775545049","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781641606424","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}