Critics of the new clothing collection plus Lena Dunham say the pieces are not included for all large people because the largest size is 26.
Dunham, the creator of the Emmy-nominated HBO series “Girls,” told The New York Times this week that he is collaborating with the large-scale clothing company 11 Honoré on a “well-edited collection of just five items.” Offers range from size 12 to size 26, ranging from a $ 98 pocket jersey tank to a $ 298 jacket.
“Right now the only thing I’m doing is talking about my own experience,” Dunham, who wears size 14 or 16, told reporters. “So this clothing line is a direct answer to my experience.”
The average woman in the United States wears size 16-18, according to a scientific study, and large brands such as Eloquii and Universal Standard grow to 28 and 4X, respectively.
Many people on social media have pointed out that the sizes for Dunham’s clothes appear closer to the average size than the plus size and that there are “limited” options for older people.
11 Honoré Design Director Danielle Williams Eke told HuffPost in an email that it was “important” for the company to offer private label products up to 26 in size.
“I spent a lot of time perfecting the grade up to size 26, which included more accessories on a range of women from sizes 12-26 with different body shapes,” Eke said. “Our ultimate goal is to dress as many women as possible and we are completely open to expanding the past size 26 into the future!”
Marcy Guevara-Prete, a celebrity stylist, co-owner of The Plus Bus Boutique and self-proclaimed “huge fan of 11 Honoré”, said that the brand does its best with limited resources to offer luxurious fashion for plus sizes. ”
“However, I think this special collaboration is somewhat deaf,” Guevara-Prete told HuffPost via email, adding that the simple solution is not to call it “inclusive.”
“When something is called inclusive and stops at 26, it excludes a large part of the large community and the most desperate for pieces like these, those over 26,” said Guevara-Prete, who wore stars such as comedian Michelle Buteau and actor Gabourey Sidibe.
Guevara-Prete said Dunham’s “rapid foray into plus size fashion” shows “his continued privilege in the industry and now in the plus size fashion industry.”
Dunham did not respond to HuffPost’s request for comment.