When the news of River Island, success of the British High Street, was launching a Plus Size collection, My pulse quickened a little.
I mean, River Island was always a no go shop for me. I stared longingly at their pieces when in there with friends, and I never thought the day would come that I would be able to buy a piece from there. Never.
I mean, River Island was always a no go shop for me. I stared longingly at their pieces when in there with friends, and I never thought the day would come that I would be able to buy a piece from there. Never.
I read the rest of the news about RI Plus, and my heart soared - it wasn't just a plus size collection, but extending the size range on their MAIN COLLECTION! No token baggy tees, polyester skater dresses or bootleg trousers. But their main range, available in Plus Size!
Oh.
Only available from 18 - 24.
24 does not a plus size collection make!
I took to YouTube, in a rather rambley rant about why this wasn't good enough.
Today, news broke that their collection would be available from 9th March, along with a sneak view of what we can expect to see.
I am in love with this duster jacket - all geometric print and colour:
And this wrap dress looks so floaty and feminine - for those days when you fancy being a bit 1940s:
But RI, pretty pieces aren't enough - what about those above a 24? I wear a 24, and if the pieces run on the small size, I'm sized out of this range.
If this was a smaller company, I would understand with dipping their toe in the plus size market, but River Island are no small company.
It's my understanding that this will be available in flagship stores only, meaning that once again, for the plus size (all 2 sizes) pieces, we're limited to on line shopping. Still.
Yes, it's a step forward. but a very very small step, and we demand more. We deserve more.
Much love my lovelies,
K x