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, thecompany'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.