But theStraight/Curvedocumentary is exploring beyond this simplistic dichotomy.
The purpose: To prove that diversity is not only beautiful, but also essential.
Were so accustomed to seeing straight-size models through this lens and that thin ideal is so damaging to society.
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And McQuaile had the opportunity to see the impact these trailblazers are already making in fashion.
There were men coming up to Iskra saying, I want to thank you so much for your Instagram.
You have given my girlfriend the confidence to love her body, explains McQuaile.
The documentary also brings to light the other body types that are not being represented in fashion.
Take model and bloggerSasha Exeter, for example.
Her muscular body punch in is rarely seen on the runway or in ad campaigns.
For years I was teased because of my athletic frame.
“Women above a certain age dont become invisible.
“It’s a film that looks at diversity of size, age, and ethnicity.
Its a conversation that all women should be represented.”
“This [exhibit] poses the question: ‘What is the problem with these images?
And Im really hoping that people say, Nothing.
Theyre beautiful,'” says McQuaile.”
She hopes to debut theStraight/Curvedocumentaryat the Tribeca Film Festival early in 2017.
Iskra Lawrence is one of the main characters in the film.
She currently has a campaign with Aerie and contributes regularly to SELF.com.
Sasha Exeter is a model and blogger, who represents the beauty of an athletic body.
“Strong is beautiful,” she tells SELF.
