Ann-Margret And Elvis Presley In Viva Las Vegas, 1964

The Fashion Industry Is Becoming More Inclusive Of People With Disabilities And NYFW Is Proof

The fashion industry is becoming more inclusive of individuals with disabilities. While designers showcased their latest looks during New York Fashion Week from Feb. 11-19 , some of them made headlines for including models of different backgrounds in their shows. From Jamie Brewer , an actress, activist and model who has Down syndrome, to Jack Eyers, a male amputee model who participated in the FTL Moda show, this season included groundbreaking moments for people who have disabilities.

Read on for more an indepth look at how the fashion industry has become more inclusive. 

Desolate at the Loss of her Lover, 1850 by Giuseppe Molteni (Italian, 1800–1867)

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Joel Rich

Un domingo para leer tranquilamente (ilustración de Eva Navarro)

Taking Off by Gil Elvgren, 1955

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Simple

She came from another decade, the ‘20s, I thought, but wasn’t sure why, as I stepped on the morning N train. The book she was reading wasn’t familiar, but the author caught my eye. I was a mess that morning, running late, again, sweaty for a job interview.

This was my first summer in New...

Una lectora con mucho arte! (ilustración de Catherine Nolin)

“Rock and roll music, if you like it, if you feel it, you can’t help but move to it. That’s what happens to me. I can’t help it.’” - Elvis Presley