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It's Monday. Ensure your mindset is shifted into skinny mode. You have goals to reach. You are the only one stopping you from successfully achieving those goals. You got this babe.

In today's edition:

• Clothing brand sees hundreds of complaints due to using fat models
• Skinny queen Mina Zalie revealed how much $$$ she makes monthly on TikTok
• The reason why plus size brands don't thrive

The Skinny on This Week

Obese models deserve the criticism

A UK clothing brand is facing hundreds of complaints... why? Because they use fat models. CEO Brigitte Read says this backlash is just "fat phobia" and argues that larger bodies deserve representation in advertising. Yet, when a Next advert featured a thin model, it was banned for being "too extreme." So why the double standards? If plus-size bodies are celebrated, shouldn't skinny bodies be allowed too? Make it make sense.

Mina is making bank

Our gal Mina Zalie has revealed on TikTok (in a perhaps now-deleted video as I can't find it to link to...) that she earned $7.5K in February. Of course, her revelation sparked controversy after she downplayed the amount, saying it wasn’t much compared to what other influencers make. Many took to the comments to say that sum would be life-changing for them. All we have to say is get that bag and keep motivating us, queen!

Donatella steps down as Versace CD

No one does it like Donatella Versace, so it's big news in the fashion world that she is stepping down from the CD role of Versace. She's been behind some iconic pop culture moments, like dressing J.Lo in the green jungle dress at the 2000 Grammy Awards, which in turn generated so much interest that Google created its image search function. Former Miu Miu design director Dario Vitale will take over the head of brand, and Ms Donatella will now become an ambassador for the Versace brand.

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THE SKINNY DIP

Plus size brands and their struggle to thrive

It’s no secret that plus-size fashion brands often struggle, but people still act shocked when they fail. The truth? The business model isn’t built for longevity.

• Higher production costs – Larger sizes require more fabric and stronger stitching, making manufacturing more expensive than standard sizing.
• Pricing issues – Those extra costs get passed on, meaning plus-size clothing is often more expensive, which can push customers away.
• Shifting priorities – Many plus-size shoppers are more likely to spend their money on food rather than investing in a decent wardrobe.
• A changing market – No one wants to be obese. Hence, most people don’t want to stay overweight forever. With GLP-1s and other weight-loss methods becoming more popular, many customers are finding it a lot easier to transition out of plus-size fashion altogether.

At the end of the day, it’s simple economics—but fat people continually whinge about the lack of plus-size options in stores. Of course, they could always attempt to make their own plus-size fashion brand... but we all know why they won't. Would love to know your thoughts.

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