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September 17, 2015
by Autumn Robinson, MA, PhD Candidate

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Breaking Social Stigma at New York Fashion Week

September 17, 2015 07:41 by Autumn Robinson, MA, PhD Candidate  [About the Author]

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New York Fashion Week is not an event that is known for its inclusive nature, as couture modeling is often associated with waifish models in outrageous clothing that has become a media circus full of high profile celebrities. Nonetheless, it continues to harness a great deal of media coverage and is becoming an effective means of bringing light to issues. This year the Fall version of New York Fashion Week has among its runway newcomers an young woman who has been for the past six months working to redefine beauty. Her name is Madeline Stuart, and she is an 18 year old with Down Syndrome. [More]