From France’s law against ‘unhealthy-looking’ catwalk models to activist hashtags such as #droptheplus, 2015 saw radical changes in how women’s clothing was sold. So far, so good – for women at least. But what about men? How do blokes who don’t look like David Beckham want to shop?

Picking up a last-minute party dress is easier said than done for plus-size women. The likes of Lululemon and Urban Outfitters don’t make clothes above a US 14, and the industry is losing out on as much as $14 billion by failing to serve this market. So what do curvy women want from their clothes?

India is the third most obese country in the world, but few fashion brands offer the sizes to accommodate this. In a bid to better appeal to the whole population and make fashion more accessible, Lakme Fashion Week will be featuring plus-size models for the first time.

Shopping can be difficult if stores don't stock your size – and for plus-size women, the available options are limited. Gwynnie Bee is a subscription service putting an end to this issue. For as little as $49 a month, subscribers can rent or buy from a wardrobe of 2,000 garments.