“American Horror Story” and the Rest of Hollywood Fail Fat Women
“American Horror Story” loves dressing its characters – but like the rest of Hollywood styles fat women primarily in shame.
Ces Heredia
Ces Heredia (she/her) is a Mexican Jewish writer and personal stylist. Her work focuses mainly on bringing light to issues related to size inclusivity in the fashion industry, Latinx issues, her Jewishness, and fighting fatphobia. Ces believes anything is possible with a little sparkle and a good matcha latté.
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