Topshop Snubs Beth Ditto

After Beth Ditto publically refused to sing in Topshops flagship store as they didn't stock her size, it was widely rumoured that Ditto would be their next celebrity designer collaboration.

She was quoted as saying 'Give me the job. I want to design. I want you to make clothes for big girls - big boys. I want you to make big sizes.'

It has now come to light that Topshop have snubbed her offer, however, it is set to launch the new line by Kate Moss imminently.

Earlier in the year, NME also favoured size zero over plus size, when they crowned Kate Moss with the sexiest female award, beating nominated Beth, size 20.

Although the high street may not see the value in Beth's quirky, but highly regarded style, this is not the case in designer land. Henry Holland, one of the hottest names in British fashion at present, is keen to work with Beth.

'In terms of collaborating, I absolutely love Beth Ditto,' Holland said.

The pair met at the Brits when the Gossip star wore one of Holland's jumpsuits. The all-in-one featured in his autumn/winter collection and bears his signature motto.

Gossip about plus sizes in Topshop

You may remember that I recently wrote about Beth Ditto refusing a gig at Topshop's flagship store as they didn't cater for her size. It seems she struck a nerve as, although a link-up has yet to be confirmed, the singer declared she is currently talking to the clothes shop about a range.

'I'm in talks to do something with them at the moment,' she told London's The Sun. 'I love their stuff.'

New Look are currently refusing to comment so time will tell if anything will come of this. However, it's refreshing that the high street is finally taking the possiblity of plus size seriously and following the already rapidly growing online market with brands such as Curvety.com. Even if a massive icon is needed to push them in the right direction.

No Gossip at Topshop

The Gossip front woman Beth Ditto was recently asked to play a gig at one of Topshops flagship stores but refused as she thought it would be hypocritical as Topshop didn't cater for her size.

15 stone Beth Ditto offered to produce her own range of clothes - giving them the opportunity to offer a hot brand to larger sizes, but Topshop did not respond and instead have launched their Kate Moss line making it clear where they stand on the plus size V size zero debate.

'Give me the job. I want to design. I want you to make clothes for big girls - big boys. I want you to make big sizes,' she said.

Earlier in the year Kate Moss won sexiest female award at NME - beating controversial size 20 Beth Ditto who was also nominated.

So for all the talk - the high street and media have not progressed enough to offer more than lip service to the plus sizes. To find fashion for plus sizes without the politics visit Curvety.com