Plus-size Fashion Take Front Seat in Netflix’s ‘Survival of the Thickest’

Netflix released the fashion-forward comedy “Survival of the Thickest” on July 13. Michelle Buteau stars in the show as Mavis, a plus-sized stylist whose life has suddenly been turned upside down. The series is based on personal essays from Buteau’s life and brings up themes surrounding beauty, friendship and, of course, style. Set in New York City, the cast, which also includes Tone Bell, Tasha Smith, Garcelle Beauvais and Peppermint, often showcases standout fashion moments that are a marriage between city-centered streetwear and maximalism. “My personal aesthetic as a costume designer was to make sure it feels grounded and real. Even if it’s a fashion-type of show, it still should feel reachable,” Keia Bounds, the stylist for the series, told WWD. Related Articles Fashion Scoops A Breakdown of the Fashion in ‘And Just Like That’ Celebrity News Gal Gadot, Nicola Coughlan and More Stars Attend Netflix’s Tudum Fan Event in São Paulo Bounds has previously worked on other streaming series including “BMF” and Issa Rae’s “Rap Sh!t.” Here, WWD takes a closer look at the style from “Survival of the Thickest.” Bold prints Michelle Buteau as Mavis in Netflix’s “Survival of the Thickest.” Mavis is a stylist who works with plus-size clients, so it was central for her style to

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