These aren’t regular models, but they took the Lakme Fashion Week Winter/ Festive Show by storm
Sep 1, 2016, 14:43 IST
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Amid a burgeoning body positivity movement, there is a spark. When the spotlights fell on the ramp, cuteness quotient of the models was overpowered by glamour. It was one of the rarest shows in the history of Indian fashion when not-so-conventional sized people walked the ramp wearing outfits that were a perfect fit for them. aLL: The Plus Size Store recently hosted the first ever plus-size show for men and women styled by designer Shilpa Chavan of Little Shilpa at Lakme Fashion Week Winter/ Festive 2016 .The creations showcased on runways are meant for the everyday consumers who seek high-fashion designer-wear but are often restricted by available size options.
The runway show featured notable curvy bloggers, businessmen and artists, cementing the importance and power of commoners to the plus-size movement. Here is a brief profile of the participating models.