FTL Moda Featured Disabled Models to Promote Diversity in Fashion
FTL Moda's AW15 runway show showcased disabled models during New York Fashion Week to promote diversity in the industry. Named FTL Moda Loving You, the show was held in collaboration with Fondazione Vertical, an Italian foundation supporting research to find a cure for spinal cord injuries. The runway show featured Personal Trainer Jack Eyers, an amputee most notable for his work as a fitness model.
Designer, Antonio Urzi is best known for creating some of the crazy costumes worn by Lady Gaga. The designer wanted to inspire and connect people, despite any physical aliment. FTL Moda is a pioneer in its promotion of diversity amongst models within fashion.
Notably, American Horror Story actress Jamie Brewer opened the show this year. The actress was the first person to walk in a fashion show with Down Syndrome.
Designer, Antonio Urzi is best known for creating some of the crazy costumes worn by Lady Gaga. The designer wanted to inspire and connect people, despite any physical aliment. FTL Moda is a pioneer in its promotion of diversity amongst models within fashion.
Notably, American Horror Story actress Jamie Brewer opened the show this year. The actress was the first person to walk in a fashion show with Down Syndrome.
Trend Themes
1. Inclusive Fashion Runways - Increasing diversity and representation of all abilities in fashion shows.
2. Accessibility in Fashion - Innovations in design, materials, and production processes to create accessible clothing for all abilities.
3. Disability Inclusion in the Fashion Industry - Encouraging the fashion industry to become more inclusive and representative of people with disabilities.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - The fashion industry has an opportunity to embrace diversity and improve accessibility by catering to people with disabilities.
2. Medical Research Industry - Medical research industry can continue innovating to find cures for spinal cord injuries and other physical ailments.
3. Fitness Industry - Fitness industry can become more inclusive by representing individuals with all abilities in their advertising campaigns.
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