Plus-size models have been making waves on catwalks and in major fashion editorials alike in recent months, but just how far this crop of mannequins’ influence will carry has yet to be established. Crystal Renn, no doubt the default poster child for the plus-size movement, has been cast for Chanel’s Resort show by Karl Lagerfeld, not to mentioned graced pages in the likes of Italian Vogue and Glamour. But how much of an effect have Renn and her counterparts had? Actually, quite a bit it seems.

In fact, come the fall, Saks will become NYC’s first-ever department store to carry luxury garments in plus sizes. “Coming very soon to the department store's super high-end third floor, fall and winter plus-sized pieces will be mixed right in with existing stock—most of which would formerly have only been available in sizes ranging to a 10,” says Racked NY. In addition to Chanel and YSL, Saks will stock Alexander McQueen, Fendi and D&G in sizes never before available.

Meanwhile, Refinery 29 is broadening its sartorial tune and offering its first-ever plus-size fashion shopping guide today. “We scoured the web for some of our favorite plus-size fashion finds that don't compromise style for fit, and put together four looks with a little Refinery edge for all the curvy ladies amongst us,” the post reads. Both Saks’ new stock and Refinery’s wider approach to spotlighting the latest in trends just goes to show, times are a changing. And while the industry as a whole may still have a long way to go, this shift is by no means insignificant.