Founded in 1996, Kiyonna Clothing, Inc. designs stylish plus-size women’s apparel in sizes 10-32. The Kiyonna collection of dresses and separates can be found in over 100 specialty boutiques and online at www.kiyonna.com. Alectra™ Plus-Size Intimate Apparel, the company’s new division of lingerie, premiered April 2004 and can be found exclusively at www.alectra.com.

With over 62% of women in the United States wearing a size 14 or larger (NPD Group), it is hard to believe that stereotypes of “a perfect size 6” still exist. “Plus-size women are demanding the same styles as their thinner counterparts, and we design something a size 6 would die to wear” says Kiyonna’s founder Kim Camarella-Khanbeigi. “At Kiyonna, we sell a feeling, not a product.” With customers who actually write in to thank the company for its figure flattering styles, Kiyonna is one of the only companies dedicated to plus-size style for women between the ages of 25-45.