Winter blues got you down? How's this for a warm, body-positive pick-me-up: Style blogger Gabi Gregg, better known as Gabi Fresh , released her fourth collection with Swimsuits 4 All called " Queen Of The Bikini " on January 12.
The fly, 14-piece plus size series comes in
sizes 12 to 24, and up to an H cup
, including fabulously flirty fabrics like mesh. Gregg worked closely with the swim brand, producing various looks that range from retro-inspired high-wasted bikinis to one-pieces. "They're all statement pieces and head-turners with cool details," she tells Refinery 29.
Below: Gabi Gregg modeling "The Baroness," $98, available at Swimsuits 4 All .
The fashion influencer has been a leader in the plus size fashion world since she launched her blog in 2008. She is also a major proponent of the size acceptance movement .
Ever since she posted a fierce selfie online in 2012 rocking a bikini that she re-named the" fatkini ," her popularity has soared even higher. Even 2015 Project Runway winner Ashley Tipton told Flama she's one of Gabi's many fans.
Below: Selections from "Queen of the Bikini."
Proof of her style power is in the sales of her swim collections. In 2013, Gregg's swim line with Swimsuits 4 All literally broke the internet, selling out instantly , and pre-sale of "Queen Of The Bikini" began on January 9 in order to meet possible high demand.
Gregg credits social media and blogging as one of the reasons she's seen plus-size clothing improve recently. "I've had brands literally tell me, you're the reason we started making more stylish plus-size clothes, " Gregg says .
Gracias, Gabi!
Below: Gabi Gregg modeling "The Queen," $98, available at
Swimsuits 4 All
.
