diversity on the catwalk
fashion creatives are embracing inclusivity and body positivity, exploring themes such as size, gender, age, race, and disability.
Precious Lee, Ashley Graham, Paloma Elsesser
The fashion industry is constantly improving and evolving, we are starting to see more culture and diversity through ought each season.
In July 2020, Gucci launched its new genderless shopping category on its website called ‘Gucci MX’ using only gender neutral models to showcase the pieces.
Brands such as Simone Rocha, Rachel Comey and Vivienna Westwood are starting to include many more older models to showcase their work this is making the fashion world more diverse and as the seasons go on their seems to be more inclusivity each time.
AlexandraKutas
Hailing from Ukraine, Alexandra Kutas claimed the title of the world’s first runway model in a wheelchair as well as Ukraine’s first fashion model with a disability. Alexandra modelled on the runway during Ukraine Fashion Week in 2015 and a couple of months later unveiled a photography exhibition called “Break Your Chains” alongside photographer Andrei Sarymsakov in an effort to break down society’s stereotypes and negative perceptions of people with disabilities.
Kelly Knox for Grazia 2018
Greater diversity within the fashion community opened up a space to celebrate all beauty and gave a platform for people with disabilities to be more visible. As a result we are seeing more people with disabilities making appearances on runways, on the cover of magazines, in fashion ads and beauty campaigns.
Jean Paul Gaultier haute couture spring/summer 1998
among the roster of major designers Jean Paul Gaultier is notable for his concerted adoption and celebration of queer aesthetics from placing men in skirts in 1985 to repeatedly drawing on the homoerotic motif of the Genet-esque muscly. Over the years he has had many collaborations and with friend and muse Tanel Bedrossiantz to various striking ends. In his spring summer 1998 Age of Enlightenment influenced couture show, Bedrossiantz apps rated in a tightly corseted ruffled gown over a white shirt and tie an image so iconic it was included in the catalogue for vogues 2019 camp.
Somali-American model, Halima Aden 2017
Halim Aden was the first Muslim woman to wear a hijab on the international high fashion catwalk at the Max Mara show held in Milan on 23rd February 2017.
Madeline Stuart is a 20-year-old model with Down syndrome from Brisbane, Australia. Madeline has walked in Art Hearts Fashion Week, Mercedes Benz Fashion Week China, Style Fashion Week, Melange Fashion Week, Runway Dubai, Sunshine Coast Fashion Festival, and Birmingham Fashion Week. She has appeared in Vogue, Teen Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Woman’s Day, Women’s Weekly, Elle, New York Times, People, Marie Claire, Huffington Post, and many more. She was also named Model of the Year in 2016.
Nina Marker famous model with autism
Nina Marker was scouted at a McDonald’s in 2014 and was quickly snatched up by Elite Model Management. She has walked the runway for Chanel, Dior, Alexander McQueen, Stella McCartney, Valentino, Givenchy, Fendi, and Versace, among many others. Nina is an advocate for the Autistic community, as she herself has Asperger’s. She has talked openly about being treated differently when she was young and the depression she experienced following that; she is passionate about creating awareness for Autism and wants to show people that Autistic people can do anything they want to do.
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Favourite dresses that remind you of mermaids?
Seeing as I love anything to do with mermaids, your question has fast become another favourite for me to answer as thoughtfully and as best as I can for you. So to start off with I'd definitely say the following collections scream modern day mermaid:
Ziad Nakad's 'Atlantis' Haute Couture Collection
Zuhair Murad's 'Aquatic Serenade' Haute Couture Collection
Iris van Herpen 'Sensory Seas' Haute Couture Collection
Marchesa Spring 2017 Ready-to-Wear Collection
Paolo Sebastian 'Sirens of The Sea' Haute Couture Collection
Saiid Kobeisy 'Whispers of The Sea' Haute Couture Collection
Sara Mrad 'Un Reve Blue' Haute Couture Collection
Valentino Spring 2015 Ready-to-Wear Collection
As for individual dresses that are mermaid/ocean queen vibes as oppose to whole collections I'd have to include the following:
Various Alexander McQueen Gowns one, two, three & four
Christian Dior Spring 2017 Ready-to-Wear Gown
Various Georges Hobeika Gowns one, two, three & four
Teuta Matoshi 'Starry Melissa' Gown
The Blonds 2013 Haute Couture Corset Top
I'm sure there's a whole lot more that would fit the mermaid aesthetic but I hope for now my list has answered your question. Please do keep an eye out on my 'Ocean Fashion' tag as I'm always updating it if new fashions collections are released with the mysterious underwater vibe. 💙 🧜🏻♀️
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