Fashion Design and Culture

In 2017, New York Fashion Week introduced a new category for transgender models, recognizing their contributions to the fashion industry.

Shaun Ross made history in 2008 when he became the first model with albinism to walk the runway at a major fashion week.

In 2012, London Fashion Week made a statement by featuring model Kelly Knox, who has a visible disability, on the runway.

In 2018, New York Fashion Week introduced a new category for models over the age of 50, celebrating the beauty and experience of older models.

Winnie Harlow made headlines in 2014 when she became the first model with vitiligo to walk the runway at a major fashion week.

In 2017, London Fashion Week showcased model Viktoria Modesta, who has a prosthetic leg, on the runway.

In 2019, New York Fashion Week introduced a new category for models with facial differences, recognizing their unique beauty and contributions to the fashion industry.

Nyle DiMarco made history in 2015 when he became the first model with a hearing impairment to walk the runway at a major fashion week.

In 2018, London Fashion Week showcased model Mama Cax, who has a visible scar from a leg amputation, on the runway.

In 2020, New York Fashion Week introduced a new category for models with dwarfism, recognizing their unique beauty and contributions to the fashion industry.

Alexander McQueen was renowned for his avant-garde designs and boundary-pushing runway shows that often featured dramatic elements and performance art.

The Dior Cruise 2018 Show, held at the Musée Rodin in Paris, featured models walking on a transparent runway over a reflecting pool, creating the illusion of walking on water.

The Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 2 featured a surprise performance by Rihanna herself, where she performed her song 'Savage' while models showcased the lingerie collection.

The Yves Saint Laurent: 50 Years of Fashion was a retrospective fashion show held at the Grand Palais in Paris, showcasing iconic designs from Yves Saint Laurent's career.

The Alexander McQueen: Hologram was a unique fashion show that featured a hologram of the late Alexander McQueen presenting his designs on the runway.