Donatella Versace Doesn’t Want to Design Plus-Size Clothes
Donatella Versace answered reader questions on Vogue.com, Darling Daphne in Chicago wants to know why high-fashion designers don’t embrace plus-size gals like her.
Why do designers typically refuse to design for sizes above 10? This question is not meant to be confrontational; I’ve just always wondered about this. Is it simply a prejudice? Wouldn’t it be a good business decision? I can understand not wanting to start a stand-alone plus-size line, but what about extending sizes to 14/16? We have money, too! —Daphne L. Scott, Chicago
We do offer larger sizes at Versace, but I take your point. I certainly wouldn’t want to do a plus-size line, as I have no problem with women of any size wearing my clothes. I guess some styles lend themselves to being scaled up, while some others just don’t work. Sometimes it can depend on the specific piece.
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What are your thoughts on Donatella’s decision? Do you think in the future she may change her mind? Lets discuss.
