‘Nina Parker Collection’ becomes first Black-owned plus-size brand with Macy’s
Nina Parker has made history as the first Black owner of a plus-size clothing line with Macy’s.
Parker, an Emmy-nominated television host, announced her line on Twitter.
Life update… I created AND designed my own plus size clothing line. And it will be available exclusively in MACY’S everywhere 5/14. I am so grateful & thankful!!! God is so good! ?? Ladies, who tryna be cute w me this summer?! https://t.co/8byIP4FMIe
— Nina Parker (@MzGossipGirl) April 14, 2021
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“With plus sizes, it’s like they want us to hide,” she told E! News. “They’re matronly, something my aunties might wear. I’m like, ‘I don’t understand why big has to mean conservative.'”
In 2020, she designed her own dress for the Oscars after facing limited options as a plus-sized woman.
I designed and created my own Oscars dress this year due to very limited plus size options. I’ll create a lane of my own. You CAN have couture AND curves! #Oscars #ERedCarpet pic.twitter.com/0cNSn4Lsus
— Nina Parker (@MzGossipGirl) February 9, 2020
“I was tired of trying to make a square a peg fit into a circle. So, I was like, ‘Let me create my own circle,'” she said.
The collection will be available at the retailer in May.
Can’t explain the feeling of wearing my own design on a television show I’m hosting. Am I dreaming??? Get this look 5/14 only at @Macys — the glow sold separately tho ?? pic.twitter.com/y0kOwp7xKr
— Nina Parker (@MzGossipGirl) April 14, 2021
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Highlight your curves in Nina Parker’s (@MzGossipGirl) one-of-a-kind looks only at Macy’s. Go easily from day to night as you look and feel your best in the plus-exclusive collection, available 5/14. pic.twitter.com/ZpmtS526aC
— Macy’s (@Macys) April 14, 2021
It will feature 17 pieces from size 16W to 24W and range in price from $39 to $129.
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— Nina Parker (@MzGossipGirl) April 20, 2021