# Plus-Size Fashion Exhibits The 'Beyond Measure' Exhibit Explores the History of Plus-Size Women By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-01-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyond-measure References: [bustle](http://www.bustle.com/articles/137407-new-york-universitys-beyond-measure-exhibit-explores-the-historical-impact-of-fashion-the-plus-size) & [beyondmeasurenyu](http://beyondmeasurenyu.com/) [New York University's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lashscape-by-tilt) Visual Culture: Costume Studies Program recently debuted an exhibit called 'Beyond Measure,' which explores the history of plus-size women in fashion. While [plus-size fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curve-by-the-shirt-company) has gained greater recognition in recent years, plus-size women have played a significant role in the industry for quite some time. This exhibit sheds light on the changing discourse by showcasing the role of plus-size women in relation to the [fashion industry and body politics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/primark-sophie). The Beyond Measure exhibit runs from January 13th to February 3rd and it "explores the shifting discourse surrounding the plus-size woman in relation to fashion and the body." To convey this history, the exhibit showcases a collection of eight items that detail the role of plus-size women in the fashion industry. The overall goal of the project is to educate consumers about how plus-size bodies have influenced fashion design, manufacturing and mainstream perceptions. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Plus-size Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative and inclusive designs and marketing strategies to cater to the growing demand for plus-size fashion. - **Body Positive Movement:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create platforms and technologies that promote body positivity and inclusivity within the fashion industry. - **Historical Relevance:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore and revive forgotten or marginalized fashion trends and styles from different time periods. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leverage technology, such as virtual reality and augmented reality, to enhance the shopping experience for plus-size customers. - **Fashion Education:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate courses and programs that specifically focus on the history and representation of plus-size women in fashion. - **Fashion Media:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop inclusive media platforms and content that showcase diverse body sizes and challenge conventional beauty standards. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Industrial Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sized.md) - [Hip Hop Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-fly-and-fabulous.md) - [Contemporary Fashion Retrospectives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-by-demna.md) - [Disruptive Fashion Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-looks.md) - [Immersive 3D Fashion Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portalm-x-virtual-fashion-exhibition.md) - [Major High Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/from-the-heart-to-the-hands.md) - [Curated Vintage Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lillys-vintage-vault.md) - [Size-Inclusive Shirt Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curve-by-the-shirt-company.md) - [Immersive Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centennial-exhibition.md)