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Website Editor | Bold Solutions 12/05/2022

Bold Holdings is looking for a website editor for all our different websites! Check it out and apply!
https://boldsolutionsnow.com/?jobpost=website-editor

Website Editor | Bold Solutions Bold Holdings needs someone who can get our 12 websites on ad networks and backlink articles. About 4-5 hours per week, part time, working from home. All WordPress sights.

FabUplus Magazine is Hiring! | FabUplus Magazine 14/04/2022

Bold, Strutter, and FabUplus are hiring for National Account Managers!

FabUplus Magazine is Hiring! | FabUplus Magazine Plus size focused magazine Fabuplus is hiring for National Account Managers.Take a look at the job description and see if you're a good fit!

Patrick Starrr Collabs on Plus Size Line 22/09/2021

PatrickStarrr has made a mark at Fashion To Figure.

Patrick Starrr Collabs on Plus Size Line Social media influencer, makeup artist and digital creator Patrick Starrr has launched a capsule collection with Fashion to Figure, the first designed by a male influencer.

Will You Still Watch 'Impeachment' Even Though Sarah Paulson Wears a Fatsuit? 07/09/2021

In addition to wearing a fat suit, the actor who plays Linda Tripp also gained 30 pounds for the role, according to the Los Angeles Times.

Will You Still Watch 'Impeachment' Even Though Sarah Paulson Wears a Fatsuit? Tomorrow night ""Impeachment: American Crime Story" will appear on FX. It will tell the story of the Bill Clinton/Monica Lewinsky scandal from the late '90s, with Lewinsky as a producer. Actor Sarah Paulson is also a producer on the show and plays Linda Tripp. Paulson has faced criticism for wearing...

My Boyfriend Refuses To Marry Me Until I Lose Weight — Tell Me What To Do 26/08/2021

Shout out to BuzzFeed for the thoughtful advice.

TW: Weight loss

My Boyfriend Refuses To Marry Me Until I Lose Weight — Tell Me What To Do "He's no longer willing to get engaged until I lose weight."

Insane Clown Posse's Violent J Suffering From Heart Failure, Announces Farewell Tour 25/08/2021

Know what's upsetting? In this story, the focus what on how Violent J lost weight yet still ended up ill.

Weight loss doesn't equal good health.

Insane Clown Posse's Violent J Suffering From Heart Failure, Announces Farewell Tour ICP will embark on a farewell tour next year.

Pinterest Stops Weight Loss Posts 02/07/2021

The social media site encourages other sites to ban ads promoting unhealthy weight loss plans and products.

Pinterest Stops Weight Loss Posts Social media platform Pinterest has announced it will no longer posts ads featuring testimonials about weight loss or weight loss products, or ads referencing Body Mass Index or similar indexes.

Fashion Expert and Plus-Size Advocate Renee Cafaro Prepares to Launch Her Brand RCA Public Label 24/06/2021

Strutter supporter and all-around powerhouse Renee Cafaro Atelier - RCA Public Label talks about the launch of her new size-inclusive label.

Fashion Expert and Plus-Size Advocate Renee Cafaro Prepares to Launch Her Brand RCA Public Label The fashion industry has always been known for catering its products to a limited market, but over the past decade, people have become more vocal about brands expanding their products to a broader market. Renee Cafaro Atelier has been one of the most vocal individuals in this movement, starting her....

Fashion Companies Channel Change 22/06/2021

Did Victoria's Secret, Thinx and Lane Bryant get it right with shoppers?

Fashion Companies Channel Change Last week, some fashion brands have made the news for changing its approach to customer feedback. Find out more at the link!

Dia & Co Names New COO 16/06/2021

Hoecke will run the day-to-day of Dia&Co.

Dia & Co Names New COO Extended size subscription brand Dia & Co has named Valerie Hoecke as its new chief operating officer, according to Bizwoman.com.

Fatphobia in the Music Industry - Name 3 Songs 31/05/2021

Thanks Name 3 Songs Podcast for having me on to talk about Strutter and so much more! Please listen and subscribe!

Fatphobia in the Music Industry - Name 3 Songs Fatphobia in the music industry is rampant, and even with the body positivity movement, not enough is being done to put an end to it.

Can We Get a "Halston" Spin-off About Pat Ast? 17/05/2021

If you watched "Halston" on Netflix this weekend, then you are now obsessed with Pat Ast. Get to know about this legend at the link in bio.

Can We Get a "Halston" Spin-off About Pat Ast? The Netflix limited series "Halston" debuted this weekend. But we want to know more about Pat Ast, a pioneer in the plus size world.

Ashley Nell Tipton altered Project Runway’s ideas about plus-size fashion 14/05/2021

We knew it all along: Ashley Nell Tipton Design is a gamechanger!

Ashley Nell Tipton altered Project Runway’s ideas about plus-size fashion Ashley Nell Tipton was the first specialist in plus-sized fashions to win Project Runway. But that win confirmed as much as challenged the show's concept of non-sample-sized designs.

"The Chubby One:" Child Stars and Fatphobia 10/05/2021

Ray Reyes was part of teen group Menudo during its '80s heyday. His legacy is clouded by fatphobia.

"The Chubby One:" Child Stars and Fatphobia Last week, musician Ray Reyes passed away suddenly at age 51. He was best known as a member of Menudo from 1983-1985, at the height of the boy band's popularity worldwide. During his days in Menudo, Reyes was known as the "chubby" one, a dubious nickname.

The Shade Room Adds 'House' 04/05/2021

"Thick House" will find seven new plus-size models and build up their profiles.

The Shade Room Adds 'House' Social media news channel The Shade Room has announced "Thick House" a competition show to find the newest plus size models, according to Deadline.

Plus Size Influencers Launch Apparel Lines 30/04/2021

Leaders in the plus-size community like Zach Miko, Nina Parker and Foxy Roxy Fashion have launched clothing lines that promise to be size inclusive and a coveted part of your wardrobe.

Plus Size Influencers Launch Apparel Lines Longtime contributors to (and champions of) the plus size community have launched new, size-inclusive clothing lines,

Is This Our New (Body-Posi) King? 22/04/2021

Someone make DJ Khaled quote about working for GQ on a needlepoint pillow, please.

Is This Our New (Body-Posi) King? In the recent issue of GQ, DJ Khaled talked about his capsule collection with Dolce & Gabbana, which will go up to an Italian size 60 (an estimated size 50 in U.S. conversion).

21/04/2021

DJ Khaled is our new body positivity icon (via GQ).

"The Yes" App Adds Plus Sizes 20/04/2021

Soon, sizing will be truly inclusive with The Yes app.

"The Yes" App Adds Plus Sizes AI-powered fashion shopping app "The Yes" will expand its plus-size range to 40 size-inclusive fashion brands, including 11 Honoré, Universal Standard, Levi’s, Madewell, Aritzia and Tanya Taylor.

Did Yr Fat Friend Reveal Her Name in Debut Book? 16/04/2021

Five Years of Strutter: Spoiler Alert - she did!

Did Yr Fat Friend Reveal Her Name in Debut Book? The person behind the popular body-acceptance social media account Yr Fat Friend has revealed her name in a new post this morning while promoting her debut book, " What We Don't Talk About When We Talk About Fat." While news of the book was announced early last month, most followers assumed the auth...

James Rhee Leaves Ashley Stewart 15/04/2021

Five Years of Strutter: The person who revived Ashley Stewart quietly the company this past summer.

James Rhee Leaves Ashley Stewart Earlier today, James Rhee announced that he has is no longer running plus size clothing company Ashley Stewart. "It’s hard to believe. Friday, July 3, was my last day with Ashley Stewart," Rhee posted on his LinkedIn page. "Thanks to the colleagues, past and present, who believed in my belief in y...

Lizzo Heads to Amazon 14/04/2021

Five Years of Strutter: Back in August, we told you about 's deal with Amazon Prime Video. Last month, she announced dance auditions for her upcoming show on TikTok.

https://www.readstrutter.com/single-post/2020/08/06/lizzo-heads-to-amazon

Lizzo Heads to Amazon Amazon Studios has announced a partnership with musician Lizzo, who will create television project specifically for Amazon Prime Video. “Lizzo is one of the most exciting, creative, joyful artists in the industry, and it is such a pleasure to announce this new deal with her,” says Jennifer Salke...

Why Does the "No Fat Chicks" Bumper Sticker Still Exist? 13/04/2021

This week, Strutter celebrates its fifth anniversary by looking back at some of our most popular stories.

First up: The "No Fat Chicks" bumper sticker STILL EXISTS. What hasn't it been canceled?

https://www.readstrutter.com/single-post/2016/06/29/why-does-the-no-fat-chicks-bumper-sticker-still-exist

Why Does the "No Fat Chicks" Bumper Sticker Still Exist? Most equate the "No Fat Chicks" bumper sticker to a novelty joke stuck in the '80s. Maybe you saw one on a tuner car that looks straight off the set of The Fast and The Furious, or in the parking lot of a mall on a used car with a faded paint job. I first saw the bumper sticker on a car parked in fr...

13/04/2021

Hi readers! We love when we have an opportunity to chat directly with you! Is it like a cool character breaking the fourth wall of a comic book? We have pages… and borders… it’s similar, right?

Over the past few years we’ve been lucky enough to bring you some incredible content from brands like us, Bold Magazine and FabUplus. The COVID 19 pandemic and economic turns that followed have really thrown us for a loop! But we’re still here end we still want to be!

Over the next few days, we’re going to be updating our bio links as well as sending out some ways in which you can help! We’d love to hear from you so that you can help keep plus size advocacy in print! Like, share, DM Us to find out more. We’re actively pivoting and changing the way we bring you the news you can use from the plus universe. We look forward to connecting with you!

Help Keep Plus Size in Print!, organized by Christopher Salute 09/04/2021

Help keep FabUplus in print!

Help Keep Plus Size in Print!, organized by Christopher Salute For over 10 years, Bold Holdings (Bold Magazine, fabUplus Magazine, and Strutter Maga… Christopher Salute needs your support for Help Keep Plus Size in Print!

Opinion: Lena Dunham is Not a Plus Size Ally 06/04/2021

For years, the controversial celebrity has fought against the "plus size" label. Now she has a collaboration with 11 Honore for a plus-size apparel line.

Opinion: Lena Dunham is Not a Plus Size Ally Today, The New York Times ran an interview with producer Lena Dunham about her upcoming apparel collaboration with plus size retailer 11 Honore for a high-end fashion line to fill "a hole in the market."

Lena Dunham and the Spanx Liberation Movement 05/04/2021

Five years ago, she and Amy Schumer talked about how they weren't plus sized in the Lenny Newsletter. Now, Dunham is repping 11 Honoré with a new collaboration.

Strutter isn't a fan of gatekeeeping, but we're glad Dunham has made peace with herself.

Lena Dunham and the Spanx Liberation Movement The actor-writer-director-controversy creator is back with a new project: a plus-size clothing line. The whole body positivity thing? She has thoughts.

Report: COVID Closed 30% of Plus Size Retail Shops 01/04/2021

Plus size representation is getting less and less at retail, according to the Dia&Co report.

Report: COVID Closed 30% of Plus Size Retail Shops Plus size clothing brand Dia & Co. released its State of Inclusive Fashion Report for 2020. The year was a watershed year for inclusivity, there was less representation in options for the plus-size shopper.

Olympic Official Resigns After "Olympig" Incident 19/03/2021

Let's not bring fat jokes into an international sporting event, OK?

Olympic Official Resigns After "Olympig" Incident A member of the creative team for the Tokyo Olympics 2021 has resigned after a leaked group text surfaced, suggesting Japanese comedian Naomi Watanabe could be a part of the opening ceremony as "Olympig." Creative director Hiroshi Sasaki suggested that Watanabe (who is plus size) wear pig ears and b...

A Year of Quarantine, and Fatphobia Rages On 15/03/2021

Even though more than 600K people have died from COVID-19 within a year, people are still focused on the "war on obesity."

A Year of Quarantine, and Fatphobia Rages On This week marks one full year since most of the world went under quarantine due to the coronavirus. As COVID-19 cases were increasing, so was fatphobia.