Fashion, Beauty Standards, and Inclusivity

The video discusses the power of fashion designers to influence cultural beauty standards. It highlights the speaker's personal struggle with eating disorders due to narrow beauty ideals and critiques the fashion industry's focus on thin, young, white, cisgender models. The speaker advocates for body positivity and inclusivity, sharing their brand Chromat's efforts to celebrate diverse body types and identities. Despite challenges, progress is being made with brands like Nordstrom expanding size ranges. The video emphasizes the need for diverse decision-makers in fashion to create a more inclusive industry.

What responsibility do fashion designers have according to the speaker?

• To exclude people from their designs

• To empower others through their platform

• To follow traditional beauty standards

• To focus solely on profit

What personal challenge did the speaker face due to fashion ideals?

• Financial difficulties

• An eating disorder

• Lack of creativity

• Career setbacks

What percentage of women are reportedly unhappy with their appearance?

• 75%

• 91%

• 100%

• 50%

What is the speaker's view on the current definition of beauty in fashion?

• It is damaging and needs to change

• It is perfect as it is

• It is inclusive and diverse

• It is only a minor issue

How does the speaker suggest changing the stigma around different appearances?

• By focusing on traditional models

• By reinforcing current standards

• By celebrating diverse beauty

• By ignoring it

What is the focus of the speaker's brand, Chromat?

• Exclusive high fashion

• Traditional swimwear

• Empowering diverse body types

• Minimalist designs

What challenge did Chromat face when launching their curve collection?

• High production costs

• Too much demand

• Negative media coverage

• Lack of interest from consumers

What change did Nordstrom make that was significant for Chromat?

• Stopped selling Chromat products

• Launched a new marketing campaign

• Ordered up to size 3X

• Reduced prices significantly

What does the speaker hope for the future of fashion?

• To return to traditional designs

• To maintain current beauty standards

• To celebrate diverse identities

• To focus on profit over people

What is the ultimate goal of the speaker's work in fashion?

• To limit fashion options

• To focus on high-end luxury

• To conform to industry norms

• To open up the dream of fashion to more people