She told CNA Women that by then, she had begun to recognise that while fashion was a great way to “boost the confidence of fat people”, it had its limitations in advocating against fatphobia and promoting self-acceptance among plus-sized women. These were issues Rani felt strongly about but could not always address directly.
By the end of that year, just as the pandemic began, she experienced burnout.
“It was a happy problem to have so many women want your clothes, but I was too exhausted to keep up with the demand,” she said. “I wasn’t sure if I was doing enough to change mindsets surrounding fat people.”
STRUGGLING WITH HER SIZE AND WEIGHT
Growing up plus-sized, Rani struggled with body acceptance from her tweens. The loathing she had for her figure was deeply ingrained and she constantly compared herself with others her age who were more petite.
“I was made fun of by friends, relatives, and even my closest family members,” she said. “Hating fat bodies became second nature to me. So when I first discovered body positivity, I was all for it.”
