Renee Cafaro

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Renee Cafaro
Renee Cafaro.jpg
Born (1984-01-14) January 14, 1984 (age 40)
Youngstown, Ohio
NationalityAmerican
CitizenshipUnited States
Alma materStanford University
Occupation
  • Media personality
  • Entrepreneur
  • Writer
  • Magazine Editor
  • Executive Producer
  • Fashion Designer
  • Body Image Activist
  • Philanthropist
  • Former Political Consultant
OrganizationRenee Cafaro Atelier/RCA Public Label
Height5 ft 1 in (155 cm)
RelativesCapri Cafaro
Awards
  • Arthritis Foundation - NYC Honoree 2013
  • Arthritis Foundation- National Honoree
  • Arthritis Foundation Youth Activist of the Year 2015
  • Break Free Organization Walk the Talk Award 2023
Websitereneecafaro.com

Renee Cafaro (born January 14, 1984) is an American media personality, freelance writer, magazine editor, executive producer, fashion designer, body image activist, and philanthropist based in New York City.[1] She is the US editor of SLiNK,[2] a premier plus-size fashion and lifestyle magazine. She is the founder of Renee Cafaro Atelier, a haute couture design house and parent company of the ready-to-wear brand RCA Public Label.[3]

Cafaro is widely recognized for her contributions and work in body positivity, fashion, and size inclusivity. As a writer, she creates articles and blogs on lifestyle, travel, fashion, and body image for various publications, media outlets, and blogs such as DisneyFashionista, The New York Post, and Yahoo! Travel. Cafaro also runs a blog, FoxyRoxyFashion, launched in 2010. She has spoken on many expert panels and has been featured in various outlets, including InStyle, Glamour, and Elite Daily. She aims to inspire women of all sizes to embrace self-love and acceptance, promoting a message that transcends clothing sizes and encourages confidence and empowerment.

She has worked with celebrity designers and models, including Christian Siriano, Beyonce, and Michelle Buteau, and has featured her collections at New York Fashion Week and Paris Fashion Week.[4][5]

Early life and education

Cafaro was born in Ohio and raised in the Washington, D.C., Maryland area, where she began high school at a young age and entered Stanford University by 16. Struggling with arthritis, chronic pain, and fibromyalgia since age 11, she faced health challenges during her junior year at Stanford, marked by misdiagnoses and a lack of institutional support, leading her to depart from her education before completing her degree.[6]

Career

Political consultant and fundraiser

Cafaro started her career as a political consultant and amassed 13 years of experience in city and state politics. She began by contributing to campaigns and research projects at 1199 SEIU and later served as campaign manager and strategist for her sister, Capri Cafaro. In 2006, Cafaro became the youngest senior staff member for then-Manhattan Borough President Scott M. Stringer. In 2013, she played a pivotal role as Deputy Political Director in Stringer's successful campaign for New York City Comptroller, competing notably against former Governor Eliot Spitzer. She also served in the Senior Advisors' Unit within the administration of New York Governor David Paterson in 2008. Her career has encompassed several influential roles, including shaping campaign strategy as Deputy Political Director, orchestrating cultural events as Vice President at the Villa Firenze Foundation, and managing policy projects and crises as Special Assistant to the Secretary in the NY State Executive Chamber.

Cafaro was also involved in political fundraising as consultant and fundraiser for various Democratic campaigns in NYC, Ohio, Texas, and Maryland.

Entertainment industry

Starting in 2008, Cafaro combined her enthusiasm for innovative entertainment content with philanthropy. She initially backed ¡Globaile!, a YouTube-based dance and travel show hosted by Miss Angelina and DJ Tony Touch, which pioneered top-quality indie content on YouTube. Over the years, Cafaro has backed numerous creative projects, including the becoming and executive producer for 2019 webseries Border Patrol and 2022 short film Husky, as well as a supporter of Fischerspooner's live installation at MoMA, Soundstage (by Rob Roth, 2019), and Dust, a short film produced by Adam Dugas, Casey Spooner, and Michael Stipe.[7]

Blogger and Writer

In 2010, Cafaro established her blog, FoxyRoxyFashion, where she emerged as a prominent body image activist. Through her blog, she advocated for body positivity, fashion inclusivity, and size diversity, with a focus on fashion tailored for curvy women and plus-size trends.[8] Her platform garnered attention from like-minded individuals who resonated with her message and shared similar body types, creating a supportive community.

Building on her success, Cafaro transitioned into freelance writing, contributing to various blogs, websites, and publications covering politics, lifestyle, fashion, and body image. Her notable works include features in DisneyFashionista, New York Post, The Huffington Post, Medium, Stylist Magazine, and Yahoo! Travel.[9]

In 2016, she assumed the role of US Editor at SLiNK,[10] a London-based plus-size fashion magazine. Her contributions focused on plus-size fashion, body positivity, and anti-bullying, alongside curating fashion-forward content tailored to plus-size women.[11][12]

Since 2017, Cafaro has actively participated in panels, network affiliate morning shows, and the Stanford Women's Center. She has also contributed to Like a Boss Girls, a platform empowering over 1 million young women. Her expertise has been showcased in national media, including The Tamron Hall Show and The New York Times. She has spoken on expert panels and been featured in publications like InStyle, Glamour, and Elite Daily.

With over 12 years of political strategy experience and her subsequent career transition, Cafaro also contributed to many podcasts including, the Mind of a Mentor podcast, spotlighting inspiring stories to empower women in the workforce.

RCA Public Label

In 2020, during the Covid 19 pandemic, Cafaro mobilized fashion professionals via social media to produce PPE, donating 3,000 masks and hospital gowns to NYC hospitals through the Arthritis Foundation regional board. This led her to establish her plus-size fashion label, RCA Public Label.[13]

Renee Cafaro Atelier was established in 2021 as a haute couture design house and parent company of the ready-to-wear brand RCA Public Label, specializing in high-quality, ethically made fashion for sizes 16–32. The debut spring/summer 2022 collection premiered at NYFW[14] on Fifth Avenue in September 2021, drawing inspiration from early 2000s pop icon styles. In March 2023, Renee Cafaro Atelier showcased its plus-size collection at Paris Fashion Week.[15]

Within two years of its inception, the label, under Cafaro's design direction, has created bespoke looks for celebrities,[16] figures, and models at the Oscars,[17] BAFTAs, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductions, and RuPaul's Drag Race UK. Notable clients include Great British Bake Off Host Alison Hammond, BAFTA nominee Carolyn McLeod, actress Bridget Everett, Oscar-winner Melanie Miller,[18] and comedian Michelle Buteau.

Philanthropy

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Cafaro demonstrated her philanthropic commitment by donating over 3,000 masks and hospital gowns to NYC hospitals through the Arthritis Foundation regional board. Additionally, under the initiative "EATs for EMTs," she raised funds through GoFundMe to facilitate food deliveries from local restaurants to all EMT stations across New York City's five boroughs. Her efforts earned her commendation from the FDNY EMT Union.[19]

Despite challenges, Cafaro dedicated herself to advocacy, becoming the Arthritis Foundation's National Honoree, raising awareness for invisible diseases, and championing the cause of those with invisible disabilities. On Capitol Hill, she engaged in various causes, including her involvement with the Creative Coalition to protect the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) from budgetary cuts and uphold the principles of the First Amendment.

She has raised funds for non-profits and arts groups, including The Arthritis Foundation, The Creative Coalition, and marriage equality advocacy, and supported cultural events like Moby's Amend.org.[20]

In the media

     

References

  1. ↑ Salute, Christopher (4 May 2018). "Renee Cafaro: Activist, Role Model, Plus Size Queen of New York City". Bold Magazine Online. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
  2. ↑ Marquet, Kristin (5 September 2019). ""Please stop policing others eating" with Renee Cafaro of SLiNK Magazine". Authority Magazine. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
  3. ↑ "Patented Game Changer built-in bra dress by RCA Public Label coming to Arizona". ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix (KNXV). 22 March 2023. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
  4. ↑ Express, Holloway. "PARIS FASHION WEEK: Flying Solo catwalk review". hollowayexpress.org.uk. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
  5. ↑ "Flying Solo Shines at Paris Fashion Week with Clothing Collections". Fashion Week Online®. 24 March 2023. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
  6. ↑ "Renee Cafaro - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday". Idol Birthdays. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
  7. ↑ "Renee Cafaro | Booking Agent | Talent Roster | MN2S". mn2s.com. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
  8. ↑ "Cafaro family member creates plus-size clothing line that's a 'game-changer'". WKBN.com. 2 November 2021. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
  9. ↑ "Renee Cafaro Archives". Stories of Yes. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
  10. ↑ "SLiNK Magazine Fashion With Editor Renee Cafaro". KTLA. 1 February 2019. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
  11. ↑ Atelier, Renee Cafaro. "NYC designer Renee Cafaro presents plus size couture runway show at London Fashion Week". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
  12. ↑ "Renee Cafaro Atelier Presents Exclusively Plus Size Couture Collection at Paris Fashion Week". Yahoo Finance. 17 March 2023. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
  13. ↑ "Fashion Expert and Plus-Size Advocate Renee Cafaro Prepares to Launch Her Brand RCA Public Label | 🛍️ LatestLY". LatestLY. 24 June 2021. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
  14. ↑ "Renee Cafaro Atelier at Nyfw". ra.co. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
  15. ↑ Underwood, Khalea (24 July 2023). "How to Create a Custom Plus-Size Look for Beyoncé's Renaissance Tour". EBONY. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
  16. ↑ "Celebrities That Wear Renee Cafaro Atelier". Moda Database. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
  17. ↑ published, Rivkie Baum (13 March 2023). "Designing for the Oscars: What it's like to create a red carpet dress and how it happens". Woman and Home Magazine. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
  18. ↑ Atelier, Renee Cafaro. "Renee Cafaro Atelier Creates Gown for Oscar Winner Melanie Miller". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
  19. ↑ "Renee Cafaro". Sensing Woman 2022. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
  20. ↑ "Meet The Client: Renee Cafaro". Huntsman Savile Row. 27 February 2022. Retrieved 3 November 2023.

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