Ursa Major Plus-Size Vintage

We’re so excited to announce a new collaboration with Ursa Major +, an online shop that specializes in plus-size vintage. Ursa Major + is the brainchild of Amarina Norris, a Fashion Design grad and avid vintage-hunter. I’ve known Amarina for years and have always admired her style and enthusiasm for body-positive culture and fashion. Ursa Major + responds to the need for plus-size clothing, especially when it comes to vintage shopping. Because not everyone has the time to scour numerous vintage and thrift shops to find that perfect item in their size, Amarina does all the searching for you!

In her own words: “I love body and beauty diversity and am so passionate about what is happening in the world of plus right now.  Women are connecting and talking about fashion and body image and I am so thrilled to mark my small place in the movement.  I have been plus size most of my life and have seen all of the judgmental looks and heard all of the criticisms about my body and other women's bodies.  Ursa Major+ is my way of taking that energy and putting it towards something that makes women feel good about themselves.”

You may recognize the company name as we’ve been selling her handmade jewelry in shop since we opened. Talking with Amarina we came up with the idea to host a pop-up of her Ursa Major + collection in the shop to bring some of her amazing pieces to Hamilton. You can expect great pieces from denim, skirts, sweaters, tops, and more in sizes 16+. We’ll be launching the collection at our Fall Collection Shopping Party this Friday from 6-9pm. See you there!