Twice a year,Fashion Weekfloods the New York streets with models.
Making the runway more diverse didnt take away from the gorgeous designs one bit.
If anything, more women can now feel welcome to participate in the fashion conversation.
These 6 Fashion Week moments pushed the industry in the right direction, and its about damn time!
Anniesa Hasibuan
The models coming down the Anniesa Hasibuan runway were all clad insatiny, silk hijabs.
The Indonesian designer is Muslim and wears the traditional headpiece herself.
The entire collection had a spring feeling with pastel colors, lace, and bright prints.
He has had collections withLane Bryant, and hes dressed variouscelebrities of different body shapes.
And for the first time, he added five plus-size models to his NYFW presentation.
The women were interspersed with straight-size models for a show that was truly inclusive.
In general, the models are young and slim.
But Tracy Reese blew through all stereotypes for her Spring 2017 presentation.
She cast women of all sizes and ages to showcase her floral and lacy looks.
Professional models mingled with painters, dancers, and other artists in a serene cemetery setting.
The holiday collection included sparkling sequin party dresses and leather pants.
And SELFOctober cover starAshley Graham showed her latest lingerie designs.
Its amazing to see plus-size brands included in a typically straight-size event like Fashion Week.
Comedians like Ali Wong and Rashida Jones walked down the runway wearing the brands Fall 2016 designs.
They also had an opportunity to speak to the crowd about political topics likegender equalityand immigration.
Inspired by the American immigrant experience, it is a space where unconventional beautyand ideasare celebrated.
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The entire experience was more performance art than fashion display.
Chromat
There were examples of every key in of diversity on the Chromat runway.
Plus-size posersDenise BidotandIskra Lawrencewere also a part of the lineup.
And there was also an amputee modeling Becca McCharens bright and bold and bright bodywear designs this season.
