Press. And as we have more plus size centered books to read, we can never have too many… right?

This is especially exciting, when it comes to understanding the foundation and evolution of plus size fashion! With Gianluca, we will get The Power of Plus, paying homage to those who laid the foundation of what we know plus size fashion to be today!

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Happy September✨ This month marks one year since my career completely changed forever. After graduating the May prior, I struggled to figure out how I wanted to use my voice as a journalist. And so, during September fashion week 2019, I set out to write 10 big features about plus-size fashion and representation. It was then that I found this amazing community of women and men, many of whom I can now call close friends. I’m so grateful for how every one of you have embraced me and my work over the past year! This photo by @lydiahudgens was my first time ever being street styled, and I was so nervous as you can see in my face? I’m so grateful for those 10 features I did last year (as well as during February fashion week!) and how much they changed the game for me. I’ve got a few things lined up this month to continue the fashion week tradition, as well as some major career news (if you thought the column announcement was exciting, just you wait?). Thank you all for the love, and remember to wear a mask!

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Ohhh and if the name The Power of Plus sounds familiar, his new book shares the same name as the size-inclusive digital community that Gianluca founded just three months ago!

Here is what to expect from Gianluca Russo’s debut book:

“Set to be released in 2022, Russo’s nonfiction book will explore the trailblazing women who, over the past three decades, have single-handedly built the booming plus-size fashion market, creating a tight knit community along the way.

Together, these incredible game-changers have revolutionized the future of the industry and proved once and for all that style has no size. “

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Launching 7/7, 10am EST✨

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Russo also announced significant plans for his The Power of Plus digital community:

The Power of Plus will be hosting monthly panels, virtual book clubs, and spotlighting size-inclusive brands.

In July, the platform hosted it’s first panel — tackling the topic of How Black Women Are Fighting the Racial Divide in Plus-Size Fashion. This panel featured four TCF faves, Gabi Gregg, Kellie Brown, Liris Crosse, and Kristine Thompson!

Power of Plus wants to continue being a space for meaningful conversations regarding the plus size fashion community. And there is more than enough room and opportunity here!

Can’t wait til 2022 to read Russo’s takes on all things plus size fashion?

Read his monthly column for NYLON, called Plus Us. You can also find him in Teen Vogue, where he’s a regular contributor.

Intrigued about the book, The Power of Plus?

We are beyond thrilled for Gianluca and can’t wait to read this book on the rich, inspiring history of the plus size fashion industry!

What are your thoughts on this breaking news? Who are you looking forward to reading about in the new book The Power Of Plus?