12/18/2024 - Ahead of the Curve: Plus Size Resale Entrepreneurs

Ahead of the Curve: Plus Size Resale Entrepreneurs - Marcy Cruz in Conversation with Alexis Krase of Plus BKLYN & Cat Polivoda of Cake Plus Size Resale
Thrift stores dedicated to fat shoppers have not only made accessibility to resale/vintage clothing easier, but have also become safe spaces for fat folks to find community, inclusion, and most importantly, fat liberation.
In this episode of Ahead of the Curve, host Marcy Cruz (she/her) will chat with Alexis Krase (she/her) of Plus BKLYN and Cat Polivoda (she/her) of Cake Plus Size Resale about their own experiences as fat thrift store owners who have built communities within their businesses.
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Guest Bios:
Cat Polivoda (she/her) is the owner of Cake Plus-Size Resale, a plus-size secondhand boutique in Minneapolis, Minnesota offering stylish, affordable, and sustainable plus-size fashion. She takes a values-driven approach to business strategy and community impact, dedicated to advancing intersectional fat liberation. Follow Cat @catpolivoda and @cakeplussize
Alexis Krase (she/her) is the owner of Plus BKLYN, a second-hand and vintage retail shop in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, catering to plus-size individuals of all identities. A lifelong plus-size person, Alexis turned her frustration with the lack of stylish, well-fitting clothing in sizes above a 16 into a mission to create the store she always wanted. Plus BKLYN offers a curated selection of bold, edgy styles in sizes 1X to 6X at accessible prices. Alexis is passionate about fostering inclusivity and empowering plus-size shoppers to express themselves unapologetically through fashion. Follow Alexis @plusbklyn and @alexisinbklyn
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