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Queen Latifah’s New Clothing Line for Curvy Bodies

03/17/2007 at 06:00 AM ET

In a time when designer samples range in size from 0-2, Queen Latifah still manages to look fantastic on the red carpet. Sure, she has designers like Carmen Marc Valvo and Bradley Bayou whipping up custom creatins for her at the drop of the hat, but when it comes to day-wear, the actress is all about Curvation. After starting as a lingerie company for full-figured women, Curvation has branched out with a full line of ready to wear inspired by the Chicago star. “The line is all kinds of things to make a woman feel sexy,” says Latifah, whose stylist Susan Moses is also the creative director for the line. “We wanted to do what was trendy and on the edge.” And though she says she “was never a size six—not since I was 12,” Latifah knows the key to looking good is feeling good. “She has to be sexy and comfortable,” says Moses of Latifah’s “approachable glam” style. Look for that in Curvation’s spring line, which features lots of silks and jerseys that “silhouette the body instead of trying to hide women’s’ curves,” explains Moses. Latifah’s take? “I’d walk down the red carpet in that.” (And she has, while rolling out the red carpet itself for the People’s Choice Awards.) Get your own at shopcurvation.com.

Photo: Chris Hatcher / Photorazzi

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mabsy on

i think Queen latifah is a wonderful fantastic lady…well done in ur new clothes store..and i know u will climb higher…i liked her soo much in taxi barber shop…i can go on and on…she is a natural beauty add to that also….kudos Queen Latifah…u openin a barber shop soon…(hint hint!!!)

Lucy on

Nice cloths for curvey RICH women. It would be nice to see a celeberty design some cloths that the average person can afford.

KHADIJAH on

Queen Latifah is hot,will stay hot for ever.The line is hot but cost to much.When they get a clearance section,then maybe i can handle the prices.I love Queen Latifah!!

Antionette Thomas on

I love the outfit that queen latifah is wearing. It’s hard for me a a curvy woman to find clothing that fit. But the queen has made it possible for that to happen. I give the queen 2 Kudo’s. Keep up the good work.

How to start a clothing line from scratch on

the clothing is rather pricey for just a simple pair of jeans!gosh

laura on

damm you looking gud!

Dimples on

I bought a Curvation tummy minimizer from Walmart, tried it on and loved it. It was so comfy and the price was right. Looking at the tag is what sparked me to look at the website. OMG, very cute & trendy clothing line! I was disappointed in the pricing. Im sure if I weren’t making a huge dent in my wallet, i’d buy several items but being a single mother doesn’t permit that. I will make sure I check the Curvation website for clothing to wear to special events. Ever since I saw the Queen in Bringing Down the House, I’ve wanted cute plus size clothes. Thank God for Ashley Stewart, not only are the clothes affordable, they are cute. Let’s be realistic ladies you pay $40 for a shirt anywhere else you’d pay $55 for a Curvation shirt. Lane Bryant has a very matronly look so I don’t prefer to shop there.

Odelsha Wiliiams on

You look wonderful.. Keep it up girl!!!!!

Luscious Lipps on

Curvation is too high. Nothing on her site is any different than the things I find at Lane Bryant, however, the clothes are way too pricey. Thanks QL, but no thanks. Good luck to you though.

kitten on

i love the Queen but i’m not all that excited about her line. it’s kind of eh. seems a little boring for a big $$. and don’t get me started on that denim cape! if it wasn’t in an acid wash maybe i’d be more interested. i’ve always bought most of my trendy clothes at LB or alight.com. I find the best jeans and dresses like Blue Plate or Revolt in my size and for half the price of Queen Latifah’s new line.

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