In this episode of The Body GrieversⓇ Club, Bri interviews Kate Zigrang, founder of Viva Voce, a size-inclusive marketplace curating ethical, sustainable, quality brands to make inclusive shopping easier and more joyful. Kate and Bri discuss how anti-fat bias drives the fashion industry's lack of extended sizing despite most U.S. women wearing above size 14/16 and the purchasing power of plus-size consumers, plus myths about cost, style, and demand. They explore problems like inconsistent sizing, limited in-store access, and the stress of trying clothes on, and how pop-ups create community and allow people to try items in person.

TIMESTAMPS

08:07 Plus Size Myths

10:00 Clothing Desert Reality

11:02 How Viva Voce Works

13:28 Travel and Inaccessibility

20:16 Ethics Versus Fast Fashion

23:06 Buy Less Buy Better

24:23 The 80 20 Closet Rule

25:03 Viva Voce Mission

26:04 Pop Ups Across Cities

28:44 Brand Picks

36:15 How To Shop Viva Voce

EPISODE RESOURCES:

Episode 85. Unflattering: Clothing Grief with Dacy Gillespie

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