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Plus-size people often battle issues with social acceptance and self-esteem. They often have to face bullying, harassment, body-shaming and unsolicited advice. Meanwhile, shopping can be a nightmare, due to a shortage of clothing options.
But social attitudes are changing. Brands are increasingly recognising plus-size fashion as a business opportunity, and understanding that plus-size fashion can be trendy too.
#WorklifeIndia asks if India is ready for plus-size fashion.
Presenter: Devina Gupta
Contributors: Sakshi Sindwani, plus-size model and fashion influencer; Shefalee Vasudev, author, fashion writer and editor, The Voice of Fashion; Hetal Kotak, CEO, aLL Plus Size Store
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Plus-size people often battle issues with social acceptance and self-esteem. They often have to face bullying, harassment, body-shaming and unsolicited advice. Meanwhile, shopping can be a nightmare, due to a shortage of clothing options.
But social attitudes are changing. Brands are increasingly recognising plus-size fashion as a business opportunity, and understanding that plus-size fashion can be trendy too.
#WorklifeIndia asks if India is ready for plus-size fashion.
Presenter: Devina Gupta
Contributors: Sakshi Sindwani, plus-size model and fashion influencer; Shefalee Vasudev, author, fashion writer and editor, The Voice of Fashion; Hetal Kotak, CEO, aLL Plus Size Store

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