By Kerane Marcellus ·Updated July 5, 2024
During the 2024 Essence Festival, Soko Mrkt hosted a panel titled “Putting The Plus In The Fashion Inclusivity Conversation.” The panel featured Gabrielle Richards, a fashion expert and body acceptance coach who also serves as the brand director of Shapermint, and Jasmine Elder, the founder and designer of JIBRI, a plus-sized contemporary women’s label. The discussion was moderated by Marie Denee, the founder of The