Refinery29 is changing the status quo in the Fashion Industry with the 67 Percent Project by breaking the plus-size woman out of the niche and into the mainstream. During the launch week, 67% of the m0dels used on their site, newsletter and social media channels where plus-size. To make this happen, they have joined forces with brands like […]
As a curvy girl myself, I can honestly say that I know the struggle of finding jeans that fit over your booty, but don’t gap in your waist. I also know how much it sucks when you walk into the plus section of a store and all they have are shapeless, loose-fitting dresses that look […]
We’ve got a semi-unhealthy obsession with badass yogis here at the Riot. To be honest, part of it is because yoga is an athletic practice that does not constantly teach women that they have to lose weight. A lot of yoga is about wellness and meditation while also being good for your body. We are […]
I recently saw a magazine cover advertising an interview about Oprah Winfrey’s “diet secrets.” My immediate reaction was frustration. If I were #blessed with the opportunity to interview Oprah, one of the most powerful and intelligent women in the world, the last thing I would ask her about would be her weight or her diet. […]
Sporty. Minimalist. And a touch of boho chic. We are totally crushing on Charlotte Kuhrt’s style. This 24-year-old German makeup artist/body-posi blogger/model is all things fabulous and all things Riot. She is an absolute wonder, but she didn’t always feel that way. “I started in the fashion industry as a makeup artist 5 years ago…this led me […]
We’ve got a lot of work to do. Everyone should be included. Each person should be able to see themselves represented in some way, shape, or form when it comes to fashion. That is a mind-blowingly simple concept, yet we cannot seem to get there at all. Ask someone to picture a model in […]
To help you productively dress for all your upcoming spring festivities.
We’re finally getting somewhere with these campaigns. If they’re riding in on a triumphant YOU’RE WELCOME float, we’ll take it.
One brand’s version of larger isn’t large enough for another brand — proving on one knows a thing.
God forbid they make a little extra space in the already overly spacious megastore chain to make life a little bit easier for curvy chicks.
She let out her frustrations about the lengths she has to go to just to get some fire threads for her hot dates and book tours
Excuse us while we HURL with joy.
The idea that women are counting the days until they size down before they show cellulite in something sheer is false.
We’re glad to see the academics are practicing the fine art of inclusion. Merry Christmas to us.
