'Sexy swimsuits are not only for Sports Illustrated models': 'Fatkini' blogger debuts stylish beachwear for sizes ten to 24
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Gabi Gregg, the blogger who last year coined the term 'fatkini' as a retaliation against society's obsession with super-slim summer bodies, has launched a swimwear line for U.S. sizes ten to 24.
Miss Gregg, of GabiFresh, encourages other full-figured women to feel confident in their swimsuits, and has inspired hundreds of women to throw away their insecurities - and dare to wear a two-piece.
Now, in collaboration with swimsuitsforall, the U.S. size 18 writer has produced a five-piece capsule collection of stylish maillot bathing suits, bikinis, and cover-ups in bright prints and loud neon hues.
Apologetically confident: Gabi Gregg (pictured), who last year coined the term 'fatkini' as a retaliation against society's obsession with super-slim summer bodies, has launched a swimwear line for U.S. sizes ten to 24
Miss Gregg, who also writes a style column for InStyle magazine, told Refinery 29: 'I think swimsuit shopping can be horrendous if you're going to stores that don't offer your size, but finding a stylish option that fits you well can actually make you feel great!
'It can be tough to find on-trend bathing suits in plus sizes, and I hope this collection helps.'
Last year, the 25-year-old gained internet notoriety after she posted a request for women of all shapes and sizes to send in pictures of themselves wearing swimwear.
Thirty-one women emailed Miss Gregg to participate in the online picture gallery, nicknamed Fatkini, which was created after the blogger posted several images of herself wearing a swimsuit on GabiFresh.
Shaping body images: In collaboration with swimsuitsforall, Miss Gregg, who is a U.S. size 18, has produced a five-piece capsule collection of stylish maillot bathing suits, bikinis, and cover-ups in bright prints and loud neon hues
Fun in the sun: Miss Gregg encourages other full-figured women to feel confident in their swimsuits, and has inspired hundreds of women to throw away their insecurities - and dare to wear a two-piece
In an age where Victoria's Secret models are viewed as an ideal, Miss Gregg was quickly lauded for her inspiring approach to give real women confidence.
'I'm super passionate about plus size women wearing great swimsuits unapologetically,' she wrote on GabiFresh.
'After all of the excitement surrounding last year's Fatkini, I thought designing a few of my own would be a wonderful way to continue the movement.'
Moshe Laniado, president and CEO of swimsuitsforall, added: 'Gabi’s story tore down old notions that sexy swimsuits are only for Sports Illustrated models.
Summer sexy: The beachwear collection, which was shot by New York-based photographer Lydia Hudgens, will be available beginning May 15, in sizes 10 through 24 and priced from $49 to $99
Bold and bright: The collection includes convertible bikinis, a flattering one-piece, and a printed cover-up
With aplomb: Miss Gregg wrote on GabiFresh, 'I'm super passionate about plus-size women wearing great swimsuits unapologetically'
'Gabi’s "fatkini" stories shed light on the misconceptions about women, body image, and swimwear. The idea that all women can look amazing in a great swimsuit is what swimsuitsforall is about.'
The beachwear collection, which was shot by New York-based photographer Lydia Hudgens, includes convertible bikinis ('you can wear them halter style or strapless, and the bottoms can be worn super high-waisted or folded down to your comfort level'), a flattering one-piece, and a printed cover-up.
GabiFresh for swimsuitsforall will be available beginning May 15, in sizes ten through 24 and priced from $49 to $99.
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