Now that I’ve been in fashion for a couple of years now, I know there are some things that I just need to be patient for because fashion is a stubborn industry that thrives on its traditions. And one of those traditions happens to be exclusivity, and not promoting diversity.
So, I’ve taught myself how to not hate everyone when I don’t see a curve model during fashion week, and channel those feelings into working with a more diverse group of women, or even writing about it like I do here on Runway Riot.
However, when I hear that a designer wants to be more inclusive, I am definitely going to get my hopes up and be a lot less patient. According to Refinery29, Tracy Reese is trying to make a change and show more inclusive sizes at her fashion show this year. “It’s been something I’ve wanted to do for a while,” Reese tells Refinery29. The decision came, in part, out of customer demand. Anytime I have made appearances at stores, there are always customers asking for more extensive sizing.”
All we can do is hope, wait and see. But good on Tracy Reese for pushing the conversation in a positive direction and shedding some light on the industries blind spots.
