Fashion Bloggers Breaking the Mold
Fashion blogging has evolved over the past 20 years, but it has ultimately become an essential part of the fashion industry. Nowadays, fashion bloggers are trend starters, inspiring their followers and industry professionals alike. Many fashion bloggers have broken barriers in an industry that has largely been exclusive to those with wealth, privilege, and conventionally attractive looks. Fashion bloggers have opened doors for everyone who love fashion. LA Style believes in the power of inclusion in fashion, so we want to list just a few amazing bloggers that are helping to change the industry!
Plus-size fashion has been on the rise in recent years. More and more designers make it a point to design their apparel with size inclusivity in mind thanks to the influence of plus-size bloggers. Gabbi Gregg is a black plus-sized fashion blogger with over 800,000 followers on Instagram. Gabbi’s blog, OG Fat Girl, was created over a decade ago and it is dedicated to bringing a new face to fashion. She frequently posts pictures of herself and other stylish plus-sized women on her blog along with posts promoting body positivity. Gabbi seeks to change the fashion industry, making it more inclusive of all bodies. Gabbi also started the GabiFresh collection, a line of swimsuits that come in a variety of colors, cuts, and sizes.
As influential as fashion blogging is for the industry, many blogs fail to produce content that is catered to the different kinds people who enjoy fashion. There are not many fashion blogs that cater to the needs of older people, and older women have been ostracized by the industry, as they are seen as irrelevant because of their age. Introducing Lyn Slater, a fashion blogger who seeks to crush the myth that older women can’t be stylish. Lyn Slater’s blog, Accidental Icon, was created to fill the hole in the market left by fashion bloggers who lacked age-inclusive content. The sixty-something fashionista constantly breaks the mold, posting pictures of herself in bold and daring pieces, showing the world that style doesn’t have an age limit.
Chriselle Lim– Chriselle Factor
With over 1.3 million followers on Instagram and nearly 29 million views on YouTube, fashion blogger Chriselle Lim is one of the most popular fashion bloggers in the world. Chriselle is known for her fashion and lifestyle advice, often getting real with her audience about her struggles with body image, dealing with work, and life as a wife and parent. She started her blog as a personal project and dedicates her platform to encouraging and educating women.
