What is Tan France's goal with the "Changing the Thread Collection"?

Tan France's goal with the "Changing the Thread Collection" is to help people reframe the way they think about obesity and encourage openness and understanding, empowering individuals to embrace their bodies and express themselves through fashion.

How does the Changing the Thread Collection address the stigma of obesity?

The Changing the Thread Collection features plus-sized clothing pieces embroidered with powerful quotes from users of Lilly's weight loss medication Zepbound, reflecting the struggles many individuals face with body image and self-esteem.

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Queer Eye Star Tan France Tackles Obesity Stigma with Clothing Line

Q: What is Tan France's experience that led him to partner with Lilly on this project?

Tan France's extensive experience working with clients on Queer Eye and as a stylist has shown him a pattern of people using clothing as a means to hide their bodies rather than express themselves, which is why he felt compelled to partner with Lilly on this initiative.

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Summary

Tan France teams up with Lilly to launch "Changing the Thread Collection"
Clothing line features plus-sized pieces with quotes from Zepbound users
France aims to help people dress to express, not hide, their bodies

Queer Eye Star Tan France Tackles Obesity Stigma with Clothing Line

In November 2025, Tan France, the beloved star of the Netflix series Queer Eye, has teamed up with pharmaceutical company Lilly to launch a unique clothing collection aimed at addressing the stigma surrounding obesity. The "Changing the Thread Collection" was displayed in a pop-up exhibit in New York City last weekend, November 14-15.

France, who has extensive experience working with clients on Queer Eye and in his styling career, has observed a pattern of people using clothing as a means to hide their bodies rather than express themselves. "Getting dressed for so many has become almost a burden," he explains. "I want to really tackle that and make it clear that shouldn't be the case."