Beth Ditto debuts plus-size fashion line

Beth Ditto, lead singer of the indie rock band Gossip, just debuted her plus-size fashion line, which was originally announced in December.

“This line is by us, for us, period,” Ditto said. “It’s my lifelong dream to get to design real clothes for big people, clothes that are comfortable and cool!”

The line, which is headed by the openly gay singer, is made for women who aren’t represented in the fashion world. Her website boasts anecdotes that includes altering thrift shop finds, table clothes and repurposing dresses into shirts. Why? Fashion for big girls is hard to find.

“I wanted to make pieces to last years. Beyond trends, beyond chain stores. I wanted to create something all its own, something just for us, made with love and consideration. Made ethically in the USA as a small company with no corporate input. Uncompromising, unapologetic, humane, and timeless. Go-to pieces designed to last,” Beth wrote on her website.

Beth promised her new line would feature “current styling with a vintage flair” and said that it will contain a lot of the “vibrant prints and well-tailored pieces, with silks, rayons and embroidery that are frequently missing from plus-size lines.”

“I already can’t wait for the next collection. I can’t wait to constantly improve the clothes and the sizes, to be able to upgrade things like shipping and returns as we grow.”

Check out some her new looks below, modeled by Beth, Barbie Ferreira, and Philomena Kwao.