My sweet friend Heidi asked if I could share a bit about an event coming up in Nashville. She’s one of the designers and everyone is very excited about the event. I wish I lived close enough to attend!
About Heidi:
In 2007, at the age of 21 I was in a traumatic car accident that left me a T4 paraplegic. Transitioning into my new normal, I quickly realized that I couldn’t find functional and comfortable clothing that was also fashionable. So I set out to create it.
Launching my first piece, blue jeans for both men and women, I want to make it possible for those with disabilities to express their “alter-ego” through fashion, while breaking down social barriers and the Fashion is For Every Body is just the place to debut my collection. Here is the Alter Ur Ego website!
Fashion is for Every Body Press Release
What: Nashville’s first inclusive fashion runway show featuring models of various ages, shapes, sizes and abilities wearing designs by 11 of the region’s best designers and vintage boutiques.
When: Saturday, September 10, 2016 at 6pm
Where: abrasiveMedia 438 Houston St, Ste 257, Nashville, Tn 37203
Indiegogo Fund-raiser site: Fashion is for Every Body
Alicia Searcy, Nashville’s disabled fashion and style blogger and author of Spashionista, and Krystle Ramos, owner of Pura Vida Vintage are co-producing Nashville’s first first evening of inclusive runway segments featuring male and female models of all ages, shapes, sizes and abilities.
Twenty models will wear clothing from local designers, many of whom have previously shown collections at Nashville, New York and Austin Fashion Weeks. Evan Gray, Cat-land Forever Couture, Amanda Valentine, Nashville 2016 Fashion Forward Fund Recipient Eric Adler, Ola Mai, and Black by Maria Silver will show some of their iconic Nashville fashion. Clothing from Pura Vida Vintage and Opium Vintage will also be featured, and John Thielman, Andrés Bustamante and ALTER UR EGO adaptive jeans are presenting their debut collections. Models ranging in age from 18 to 50+ and from sizes 00 to 20, and those with physical disabilities will be on the same runway as their able-bodied colleagues – including Searcy, who was born with Cerebral Palsy and is wheelchair or walker dependent.
Guests will enjoy light bites and a signature cocktail as well as a documentary which will play during changing breaks about how the show’s participants view their contribution to fashion and inclusion in today’s Nashville. The evening will conclude with a pop-up shopping event featuring clothing by the show’s designers and boutiques and any artwork displayed on the walls of abrasiveMedia. The inaugural Fashion is for Every Body will pay tribute to David Bowie’s iconic influence on fashion, style, and self-acceptance.
Everyone involved in this project is volunteering their time for free. An Indiegogo fund-raising site with a goal of $4000 is in place to pay for the venue, lighting, equipment rental and media materials needed to make this show a reality. Multiple perks are available in return for donations including a “Fashion is for Every Body” ladies’ T-Shirt.
Tickets for the event will go on sale starting Monday, August 1st.
Please feel free to email fashionis4everybody@gmail.com with any questions.
Alicia Searcy says
Thank you SO much for posting about our event! We’re looking forward to showing the world that fashion really is for every body and I can’t wait to see ALTER UR EGO Jeans on our runway.
Alicia
spashionista.com
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Priscilla says
Hi Alicia! I was so happy to help!
Jennie says
I totally agree that fashion is for every body whether we are young or on wheel chair.New looks,comfort zone, bright colors fulfill us with great joy and confidence.Thank you very much for sharing!
Jennie says
I really got inspired from you.You don’t loss spirit after accident.Very inspiring post,Thanks for posting!
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Selene says
Wow! This is some awesome information. Very inspiring, how was the fashion show? It sounds like it was amazing!
Abby James says
Quite impressed after stumbling upon your blog and reading about you! The post is quite impressive and inspiring!
Smith says
Thanks for sharing this article. Nice info.
Heather says
This is such an amazing cause. Disabled individuals deserve to feel confident in their style and also have the ability to function in their everyday lives with what they’re wearing. Thanks for sharing!
Priscilla says
Every individual deserves to feel confident. 😉
Por Que Latino Style says
A great read! Everyone should feel confident and happy on there fasion style Thanks fo sharing your idea!