What is A Plus Market?
A Plus Market offers a space for plus size people to buy and sell preloved clothes, shop from inclusive local brands, and break the fast fashion cycle. The market is run by and for plus size people in Melbourne.
Clothing on offer at A Plus events ranges from a size 16/2XL through to size 30+/7XL+ and sustainable, accessible fashion is at the top of the agenda. With plus size people often shut out of the mainstream fashion industry, A Plus creates an environment where everyone is welcome to take up space.
A Plus Market is run by Sam van Zweden - a plus size, creative fashion lover and fat activist in Melbourne. Sam is supported by an incredible team of volunteers and project staff.
Sam is proud to walk alongside the A Plus community, and is determined to take steps towards a future where fashion is created to fit all bodies.
Sam is the current driver of A Plus, after running it with her mate Chloe from 2021-2024. They took over the market from its original owner, Erin, in mid-2021. A Plus Market was created to support plus size people to access fashion, find their style and break the fast fashion cycle.