[VIDEO] A Personal Take on the Fashion Industry and Disability

Feb 18, 2011
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According to the organization, Models for Diversity, a volunteer only group, discrimination in the modeling & fashion industry has been a problem since the 60’s when the beautiful but super skinny Twiggy first graced the catwalks. From that moment on the Industry set a standard… an unrealistic standard that is not in tune with the modern woman.

The Models for Diversity campaign is dedicated to raising awareness for models with various disabilities. See a “rant” by one of the members below and hear her take on models with disabilities in the fashion industry.

To learn more about Models on Diversity visit their Facebook page.

For more information visit the Models on Diversity website.

Author: Jennifer Green

Jenny is originally from Portage, MI and moved to Chicago two years ago to get her Master's Degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology. She doesn't just like studying about exercise, she loves being physically active and being outside.


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