Size inclusivity is a fundamental priority for Lori Harvey as she creates her acclaimed clothing collections for her swimwear brand, Yevrah, and partnerships with trendy companies like PrettyLittleThing.
In a recent interview with StyleCaster, Lori discussed how her modeling background has influenced her brand development. The topic holds special significance for the 27-year-old muse and entrepreneur, who has experienced the pressure to conform to a specific size throughout her modeling career.
“I absolutely felt pressure to be a certain size, especially when I first started,” the socialite shared in her new digital cover story for StyleCaster. “When you’re backstage and they’re fitting you, everything is sample size. You’re expected to be very, very tall and very, very thin.”
Harvey revealed that, as a model whose appearance didn’t align with industry standards, she began to feel “self-conscious” about her body.
“I’ll be honest, I definitely was self-conscious about it when I first started, because I’m not a traditional model. When it came to developing my brands, I was like, ‘OK, inclusivity is number one on my list.’”
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Harvey, who has graced the runway for Dolce & Gabbana and modeled for prestigious brands like Michael Kors, infuses her commitment to size inclusivity into her swimwear line, Yevrah. The resort-inspired brand features a color palette that complements all skin tones, with sculptural designs that cater to a diverse range of body types, available in sizes XS to XXL.
Last year, the stepdaughter of comedian and actor Steve Harvey launched multiple clothing lines with PrettyLittleThing, including a vibrant holiday capsule collection. The line boasted eye-catching looks perfect for any occasion, such as the striking Silver Snake Sequin Bodycon Dress, a silhouette-enhancing mini dress with a plunging neckline. Keeping size inclusivity at the forefront, Harvey’s line spanned sizes 0 to 12 and was also budget-friendly, with prices ranging from $50 to $80.
To uphold the quality and integrity of her mission, the it girl stated that she personally oversees all creative design and production processes for her products.
“I handle all the creative, product development, design—you name it, everything from curating the Instagram down to the content of the shoots. Let’s clear that misconception up. She is heavily involved. She is the brand.”
Here’s Harvey’s workout routine and diet.
Over the years, Harvey has emerged as one of the most prominent advocates for fitness, openly discussing her workout routines and approach to maintaining a healthy, balanced lifestyle. In a 2022 TikTok video, she shared that Pilates has been instrumental in helping her achieve her body goals.
“So I’ve been consistently doing Pilates for like the last year. I’ve done it for a few years, but I’ve been really consistent the last year,” the star said in her video posted in May 2020. “And when I was trying to drop weight, I was working out like five, six times a week, and I would even do, for the first month and a half, I would even do two-a-days.”
In terms of her diet during that time, Harvey expressed that she wasn’t on a “specific eating regimen” but maintained a strict calorie deficit. “I think I was consuming like 1,200 calories in a day, max. I was trying to do like meat and veggies and like minimal carbs,” she told fans.
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Though her approach may seem intense, the model noted in her 2022 Vogue interview that she doesn’t overly restrict her diet. For Harvey, “portion control” is key.
“When I dieted and was super restrictive, it got hard—I craved the stuff that I’m ‘not supposed’ to be eating even more. And then, when I did start eating [normally] again, I’ll go a little bit too hard. So, the portion control helps me balance. I love a great meal. I still like to eat great food; that’s where the portion control came in. I’ll go to dinner and all my friends are like, ‘Let’s get a drink,’ and I’d rather have water, but I’m definitely going to have dessert after dinner. I’d rather eat my calories than drink my calories. I always have to have something sweet after my meals.”
Harvey expressed that by sharing her unique journey, she aims to empower fans of all body types to feel confident in their appearance. We love to see it!
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