I’ve been going to New York Fashion Week since 2009. I can count on one hand how many times there was an actual plus size designer show during fashion week. This year I attended the Oxford Fashion Studio show which featured 10 designers. Plus size designer Rene Tyler was the only designer who featured a full fledged plus size collection. In addition, all her models were plus size. Rene Tyler is a Las Vegas based size inclusive designer who has designed pieces for celebrities and everyday women who want to embrace their curves.
This year was my first time attending the Oxford Fashion Studio show. I didn’t know they were featuring 10 designers and I certainly didn’t expect to see a plus size designer show. So when the first plus size model came sashaying from backstage down the runway I jumped up with the quickness and almost hit someone in the head.
Model: Laura Lee
The Rene Tyler Collection At New York Fashion Week
You would have thought I was a parent at a school play screaming for their kid when one plus size model after the other strutted down the runway. These models weren’t your typical size 10/12 plus size models. They were larger models and worked those pieces with pride. Rene Tyler’s collection “Noir Et Blanc” was inspired by Parisian style, elegance, and inclusivity.
Model: Michaela Duerson
The looks were glamorous and sexy. One of my favorite pieces was a houndstooth belted dress over a matching pair of wide leg pants. Then there was a ruffle black sheer pant set. Other wow worthy looks was a sparkly thigh high split dress with exaggerated sleeves.
Model: LeAnne J. Mangano
The fashion crowd went wild when plus size model Liris Cross ended the show in a jaw dropping black and white printed gown with feathers on the shoulder. Rene’s collection was definitely one for the books. Its very rare to have a show at fashion week that features larger models and an entire collection of plus size clothing. Especially clothing that everyday plus size women can fit and would want to wear. This is the show everyone should be talking about.
Model: Liris Crosse
Plus size designer Rene Tyler has dressed celebrities like Laverne Cox, Mary Lambert, and Marsha Ambrosius. Her pieces start at a size 12 and goes up to a 6X.
Designer: Rene Tyler & Her Son
You can shop her online boutique at Renetyler.com
Model: Veronika Pomee
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Absolutely fabulous style. Beautiful work for beautiful shapes women. I’m in love with your style!!
Gorgeous work! Brava!!!
I love her wear very stylistically fashionable love how you stuck to the black and white colors in many ways. Wish I was there to model for you.
Loved the outfits! Stylish and the models wear them well. I would like to see outfits that would complement those with more of an apple shape as these models are clearly hour glass shape which is not the situation with many plus size women. But I think I can wear one or two but most definitely they would be too long!!! 5’2
I was thinking some thing. Need some looks for the apple shaped. The show was Amazing. Great looks. Congrats.
Love all your designs hope to 1 day own 1 .continue success. Peace love n prosperity
Plus size princess on the rise. Where can I find the designs?
Were can you buy the plus size clothes plz.
I loved this collection and was pleased to see plus size women that look like me on the runway.
I love your beautiful work.. l would love to walk in your runway and model some of your beautiful clothes.
I am a plus size woman these dresses are gorgeous the models look amazing
Oh , René I am plus sized. I love it all
These fashions are wonderful
I love the dresses as a plus size woman I struggle to find stylish and glamorous pieces. Love what your doing
I love the dresses as a plus size woman I struggle to find stylish and glamorous pieces. Love what your doing
Love it shows true fuller women
Absolutely love it
Highly Not Recommended! Had A 300 lb Niece Who Lost Her Life To Obesity @ 38 Years Old In 2002! #missherdearly
So just because you lost a niece, fat people globally should walk around naked instead of having designers cater clothing to them….
Amazing and about time!
I love everything about you clothes and most definitely love that you Encourage the size women to model and show off the curves!! I am
Starting my own Boutique for plus size women in my area! I would love to be in your fashion show!!
What’s your area
Plus size, has come a long way, but to see actual plus size women on the runway is fabulous
I would love to see one of these shows, because I’M a plus size women and I loved all these designes.
It’s so about time but I do agree with a fellow comment about apple shaped woman. It will never happen. Also, these Roman are ALL like 6 ft. They’re not fooling anyone.
I am a plus size woman and would love to model for her. How can I contact you.
These design is so stunning! That black sequin gown is so gorgeous~
I really do enjoy your blog…informative & fun
I love that there are plus size designers representing at fashion week but as far as the actual fashions go I would have to give a solid MEH…. I wish to see more fashion forward designs ♀
Congradulations on your accomplishments and giving those ladies the opportunity I would like to model for you I’m a plus size woman can you give me info on how to contact you this is my dream please help in the name of jesus always be comfortable in your on skin.
May god continue to bless you on your journey in the name of jesus.
I love the fashions that you display and the women look Fabulous, someone commented about the models are all tall, us plus size Ladies come in all sizes and heights – I’m 5’3 234lbs and I use to Model in my younger years and have had a couple of Fashion Shows. If your ever in the Philadelphia area you should have a Model Call, plus size no height required and women 35 and over. I’m sixty something and still have it going on. Stay safe, healthy and well, may God continue to Bless you in all you do.