Doncaster woman designs own t-shirt and says we should support local businesses like hers
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The Fierce, Fat, Feminist otherwise known as Lindsay Mcglone or @rollingwithlindsay on Instagram where she has 12.5k followers has set her mind to the world of fashion.
She has recently released a shirt with the Manchester-based company Topsycurvy, an all-inclusive brand who sell a range of plus-sized clothes.
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Hide AdLindsay said: “The Fierce, Fat, Feminist is me, I’m fearless, a feminist and fat.
“I like to use that word without negative connotation because fat is not a negative it’s a descriptive word.
“Using the word fat in Doncaster in such a blatant and unapologetic way - makes a very working-class town start to think about how we treat people.”
Lindsay is an outgoing, lively and confident young woman - but this has not always been the case.
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Hide AdShe went through a rough patch in school until sixth form where she was able to express herself through her fashion.
She said: “I was the normal cleshay, the bullied fat girl.”
She started her Instagram account as a way to reach others like her and show people that there is a relatable way to be a social media influencer.
“I would have loved to have someone like me when I was at school,” Lindsay continued.
“I want to show those kids what they can do - you don’t have to be quiet.”
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Hide AdThe t-shirt launched in early December with the company Topsy Curvy.
Jo Frost, Managing Director and Founder of Topsy Curvy said: “We adore working with Lindsay, she’s a breath of fresh air in the plus-size influencer community and we love how she shows both sides of the story.
“The Insta worthy, glam, staged images but also the raw, non-filtered peaks into her life.”
Born and raised in Balby, Lindsay is proud to be from Doncaster and often champions other local businesses.
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Hide AdShe said: “Shopping local means that you are putting money in people's pockets and meals on tables.
“You are paying their bills and helping build a sense of community.”
Some of her favourite local businesses to support are Wonderland Awaits, Gallery pub and Bar and the cafe Dreambakes.