Essence's Top Twenty Brands for Curvy Girls Reaction

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So recently Essence magazine online decided to impart their wisdom on the tippity top 20 brands for the plus size shopper. This contest must have been fixed cause some rock star retailers are missing (IGIGI, Kiyonna, hello). I don't market myself as a plus size blogger but I do know how to make it rain when it comes to shopping.
First a word of praise. The list comprised of not only well establed large scale retailers but independent designers, something I really appreciate as a consumer.



I love that Monif C, Stefanie Bezaire and Jibri were featured on the list. These brands are amazing and offer well designed and contemporary clothes. They got it right when they listed Asos Curve, Simply Be (depending on the brand) and Anna Schlotz. These retailers offer great pieces for the curvy girl looking for modern trends.
Now time for the not so happy words. Can someone tell me what the hell Fashion to Figure is doing on that list? Now I know some people may like their clothes, but really it's one of the top brands and you equate them to H&M. No, no and just more no. Fashion to Figure has cute clothes but A) they dont fit right, B) they don't last C)they are more like RAVE for fat girls. Cheap single use clothing loaded with spandex. You are lucky after the first wash if the stuff doesn't come apart at the seams. Surely not anywhere near the top 20.
Inspire and Forever 21, these are more on par with H&M but I have to admit that I was never really impressed with New Look's Inspire range when I lived in London and tried the clothes on. They were just weird, and the fit was off, so I think Inspire should have been left off the list. Style 369, I have issues with their customer service and shipping, but the clothes once you manage to get them can be okay. It's hit or miss with them, similar to Evans, their parent company.
Essence could have done a better job with describing price points, possibly with a ranking system like low, moderate to high for all the listings. Retailers like Damn You Alexis and CarmaKoma clothing are not inexpensive and then get damn near crazy once you factor in the currency differences, international shipping and customs fees.
I just want to know why IGIGI wasn't up there. This is was such an obvious snub, a few plus size celebs have worn IGIGI on Essence covers and photoshoots so I know they know who Yuliya Raqual is. hmpf!