Grammy-award-winning rapper Lizzo has entered the fashion space with the launch of Yitty, a shapewear label. Inspired by her childhood nickname, Yitty was created in partnership with Techstyle Group-owned Fabletics. Launched with three ranges, Nearly Naked, Mesh Me and Major Label, Yitty makes use of recycled fibers for 65 percent of its silhouettes. Packaging is made with 100% recycled materials.
Commenting on the launch, Lizzo stated, “I felt that I was constantly being told through TV and magazines that my body wasn’t good enough. And, in order to be considered acceptable, I had to inflict some sort of pain upon it to fit into an archetype of beauty. Because of this, I’ve been wearing shapewear for a long time, maybe since I was in fifth or sixth grade.
“Instead of thinking about size in this linear way, we’re thinking about it on a spectrum where everyone is included. Everyone’s size is just their size. It’s not high, it’s not low. It’s not big, it’s not small. It’s just your size.”
Ranging from size, XS-6X, Yitty launches on April 12, 2022 on yitty.com.
