Ashley Nell Tipton

I'm never afraid of pattern or texture. ”

It's amazing to be able to embrace young talent. ”

I want to offer plus-size women the opportunity to wear fun colors and to avoid the pitfalls of only wearing black because many curvy girls think it is the only color that is slimming. ”

I'm turning this industry around and making clothing that we've been wanting and needing. ”

I feel like there's not enough clothing out there to show our personality and just to be comfortable and to be fashion-forward and to be a trendsetter. There are a lot of clothes out there for the straight-size woman to be able to show that, but in the plus-size industry, I don't feel like it's there just yet. ”

I definitely want to go against the grain - break those rules and create clothing that is fun for women and shows their personality and just enjoy wearing it and being fashion-forward. ”

It's just an amazing feeling to know that I'm representing for every plus-size woman out there. ”

I went to multiple doctors to make sure that I'm taking the right anti-depression medication and make sure that my blood pressure's okay. I found out that my blood pressure wasn't okay and that I had a fatty liver. All these health risks were coming up. ”

I have to constantly remind myself that no one is perfect and that this is my journey, and I have to be kind to myself. ”

I love to sew. But when it's something that's being repetitive over and over and over again, it takes a toll. ”