Craving a plus-size fashion event that’s equal parts community gathering, luxury shopping experience, and fashion insider’s dream? Mark your calendars now. curvy pop up It’s becoming the place to be in Los Angeles.
Taking over the Arts District on May 16th, curvy pop up brings together size-inclusive independent designers, celebrity stylists, vintage archives, influencer closet sales, and fashion enthusiasts to offer a shopping experience built specifically with plus-size and mid-size shoppers in mind. to be honest? In a fashion industry where size selection is becoming increasingly regressive, it’s refreshing to see an event centered around us.
For plus-size shoppers, this event feels more like a statement than a pop-up as beloved brands disappear, size ranges quietly disappear, and luxury fashion continues to feel out of reach.
Because plus-size fashion lovers deserve access to beautiful clothes, emerging designers, archived fashion, and a space that actually prioritizes them.
Birth of a fashion group by and for plus size women
Curvy Pop Up features an impressive lineup of contemporary designers including BAACAL, Melissa Mercedes, Zelie for She, Viva Voce, and ByVinnik.
Leading the way is Cynthia Vincent, a designer who has worked in the fashion industry for decades. Vincent, known for starting labels like VINCE and Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent, founded BAACAL after struggling to find upscale fashion in her size.
to be honest? That lived experience is important.
“We are excited to come together as creatives and designers who have dedicated our work to designing for and by plus-size women at a time when curvaceous body representation has all but disappeared from fashion,” said Vincent.
She’s not wrong.
Over the past few years, we’ve seen brand after brand shrink their plus-size offerings while simultaneously asking plus-size consumers to stay loyal. So it feels very intentional to see independent designers create their own ecosystem of support, visibility, and access.
Yes, you can shop celebrity stylist archives in plus sizes
Next, let’s talk about the parts that took a lot of effort.
Celebrity stylist Timothy Snell, whose clients include projects with Queen Latifah, Whitney Houston and Tyler Perry, is making his fashion archive available to shoppers.
It’s not a replica. It’s not “inspired by.” Actual archival and custom designer creations.
Snell said attendees can expect custom commissions and archival looks from designers such as Gucci, Dior, Roberto Cavalli, Alexander McQueen and Sergio Hudson in sizes 14, 16 and 18.
Please read it again slowly.
It’s already difficult to find high-end designer fashion in a wide range of sizes. Archive celebrity style items in that size? Almost unheard of.
“If you’ve been wanting to browse or shop Gucci or Dior in sizes 14, 16 or 18, you won’t want to miss it,” says Snell.
And honestly, he could have sold half of Los Angeles with that one sentence alone.
A community atmosphere that goes beyond shopping
Beyond designer racks and celebrity archives, The Curvy Pop Up also spotlights influential voices in fashion, including size, through curated closet sales from stylists, models, and creators.
Participants can also shop collections from famous stylists and fashion insiders. adriana lebaron Shop Artukovich, Jihan’s Flossieand Alia Said Studioalong with closet sales from plus-size models and influencers. erica lauren and jennifer atiremile.
And that’s exactly the magic here.
This isn’t just about trading. It’s about discovery. About fashion being presented as an aspiration and Accessible to plus size bodies. About allowing plus-size shoppers to once again experience the joy of browsing, touching, trying on clothes, and being inspired first-hand.
Especially in a world where many plus-size purchases have become nothing more than endless scrolling hoping the product looks exactly like the photo.
Here’s everything you need to know
curvy pop up
- when: Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- where: Arts District, 810 E 3rd St, Suite 404, Los Angeles, CA 90013
- ticket: Advance admission $8
Tickets are currently available via Eventbrite at: The Curvy Pop-up Ticket
to be honest? For just $8, the chance to browse designer fashion, celebrity archives, and independent plus-size brands all under one roof feels like the fashion field trip we deserve.
Source: The Curvy Fashionista – thecurvyfashionista.com
