If you’ve ever struggled to find jeans long enough, dresses that actually hit the floor, or shoes beyond a size 10, Tall Size is here to change your life. Founded by best friends Kayla Alexander and Nicole, Tall Size is the first-ever online fashion marketplace created exclusively for tall women. With Kayla standing at 6’4” and Nicole at 6’0”, they’ve experienced firsthand the frustration of shopping in a world not designed for them, and they decided to do something about it.
Tall Size partners with nearly 40 brands to offer stylish, well-fitting clothing and shoes for women over 5’9”. From clothing with up to a 40-inch inseam to women’s shoes in sizes 9-15, the marketplace is a one-stop shop for tall fashion needs. They also host pop-up shops across Canada and the U.S., giving tall women the rare chance to try on clothes in person, and their styling workshops provide expert advice tailored specifically for taller frames.
For Kayla, this mission is bigger than clothes—it’s about self-esteem and legacy. “If Tall Size can help even one tall girl feel seen and celebrated, that’s impact,” she shares.
Visit tallsize.com to shop online and find more information about their in-person pop ups.
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In Detroit, where food and fashion are more than just trends, they’re culture—Alyce White took a leap of faith. After decades as a chef, including working at major sports arenas for the Detroit Tigers and Pistons, she grew tired of being overlooked. So, at 52 Alyce started over, determined to build something of her own.
That gamble turned into Alis Korner Take-Out, a soul food restaurant where every dish is packed with flavor—but made without salt or salt substitutes. But Alyce didn’t stop there. She also launched Walking in Black, an Italian luxury shoe line designed with comfort and culture in mind. Its first release, the Midgelumn831, is handcrafted from the Italian leathers and materials, made to order for those who want to walk in both style and purpose.
For Alyce, this journey is about about legacy. With every purchase, she donates $1 to sickle cell anemia research and continues her long-standing tradition of feeding the community out of her own pocket.
Her message is simple: Go for it. Whatever it is, it’s not too late. Inside every Midgelumn831, you’ll find these words: “Be somebody nobody thought you could be.” Alyce is walking in Black—and inviting others to do the same.
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D’Nita is a luxury footwear brand specializing predominantly in high heels. D’Nita’s CEO is the youngest Black woman luxury footwear designer at the age of 23 years old. Follow them on Instagram for their launch this spring.
