Women everywhere rejoiced and applauded when curvy girl & designer Ashley Nell Tipton was declared Season 14 winner of Project Runway!
A native Californian, Tipton quickly became a champion of curves for women as the first plus sized winner and through her chic playful style of clothing. Tipton found a place in mainstream fashion shortly after her win by announcing that her collection would be a collaboration with JCPenney.
Her efforts to clothe the masses and provide quality affordable clothing to plus sized women made her legendary and iconic months before the collection was available for purchase.
Kicking off New York Fashion Week in a major way, the collection, entitled Ashley Nell Tipton for Boutique+, debuted Tuesday in NYC’s Greeley Square during three different runway shows and live via JCPenney’s website. Tess Holliday was even in attendance!
Tipton’s 19-piece collection, largely inspired by the 1950’s, features pleated tea length skirts, appliques, bold stripes, and touches of glitter.
Prices range from $15.99 to $74.99 and caters to sizes 0X-4X (select items available in 5X).
Tipton’s Moto Jacket shown here features faux leather, zipper detail, and full-length chiffon panels for a fun and fashionable look.
Lipstick anyone? This button down crop features a trendy lipstick print that falls in line with much of what we’re seeing in patterns this fall. The arms feature a slit, cape-style opening, with a flattering three quarter length sleeve.
Tipton utilized several curvy taste makers in the show including Tess Holliday and NYC curvy influencer and blogger Margie Plus.
The line is available for purchase online and in-stores today AND is already marked 40% off for early bird fashionistas.
Curvy ladies, will you be shopping Tipton’s line?