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Lauren Chan's Valuable Message Lauren Chan, a SI Swimsuit rookie and luxury clothing brand founder, shares eye-opening insights on clothing production.
Clothing Isn't Designed for Everyone Chan highlights that clothing is not intended to fit everyone. Brands create garments based on a single fit model, setting unrealistic standards.
One-Size-Fits-None Approach Brands craft samples to fit this model's measurements, labeling them as "average" or "desirable" for their target audience. It's not inclusive.
Automated Sizing Process Clothing sizes are determined by machines and computers, often without considering real people's diverse body types.
Stop Blaming Ourselves Chan urges us not to blame ourselves when clothing doesn't fit perfectly. It's the garments that need adjustment, not our bodies.
Embrace Alterations Instead of changing our bodies to fit clothes, we should embrace alterations to make clothing suit our unique shapes and sizes.
Empowering Self-Acceptance Lauren Chan's message empowers individuals to embrace their bodies and reject unrealistic beauty standards perpetuated by the fashion industry.
Shift in Perspective By understanding the flaws in clothing production, we can shift our perspective and demand inclusivity and better sizing options in fashion.