The good, the bad and the most impractical – Marquette Wire
, 2022-09-27 09:06:41,
Athletes have the Olympics. Actors have the Oscars. Writers have the Pulitzer Prize. But, when it comes to the world of fashion, weeks of preparation and anxiety lead up to the ultimate judgment of trends, styles and top designers: New York Fashion Week.
Twice a year, New York Fashion Week showcases international fashion designs to buyers, celebrities and the public. The second show of the year takes place in September and this past Sept. 8-12 did not disappoint in setting the stage for the future of fashion trends.
As a fashion fanatic and a huge “The Devil Wears Prada” fan, I thought this past fashion week brought what it needed to bring. Celebrity features, disability awareness, street-style advocacy and old friend reunions were only a few of my highlight moments from the week. In addition to the clothes, designers also explored the concept that fashion week can influence the world in more ways than just style.
The designer who stole the show for me was Open Style Lab, whose show took place Sept. 8. OSL is a non-profit organization dedicated to making fashion accessible to all people, particularly those with disabilities. What made their show stand apart from the others were their models, those who were all members of the Spinal Muscular Atrophy community.
The fashion industry has continued to push the same problematic narrative for years. Typically models are tall, skinny and have the same skin tone. OSL drives against this narrative, as they have made it a…
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