Lululemon's top two things they want to shake off are the label of being "just a yoga pants seller" and the controversial comments of their founder, Chip Wilson. Wilson, is often regarded as the wrecking ball to Lululemon's brand image. In 2013, when a growing trend of fast-fashion brands like Forever 21 and H&M launching plus-size lines and actively engaging in diverse brand narratives, he publicly remarked, ‘Some women's bodies just don't work for yoga pants.’ Facing a barrage of criticism, he hastily stepped down. As the tide of "anti-fat-shaming" intensified, Lululemon's new management team eventually launched a plus-size line and began featuring more plus-size and diverse models prominently on their website. However, Earlier this year, in an interview with Forbes, Wilson once again expressed his disdain for Lululemon's current emphasis on 'diversity’ and ‘inclusivity' , claiming that the brand's definition doesn't need to cater to everyone. Opinions are like […]