Typically, there are two major factors that a runway show is often missing — affordable clothing and diversity. On Wednesday evening, mass retailer H&M integrated both into its fall/winter 2016 studio collection, presenting an an all-star cast of models that varied in age, size, and ethnicities. Oh, and there were some pretty damn good pieces, too.
Though the selection had some major standouts — silky embroidered culottes, a blue and silver velvety robe coat, knee-high, red snakeskin cowboy boots — given the reaction following the presentation, it was the lineup that had most people talking. This included Pat Cleveland, 65, and her daughter, Anna; transgender forces Hari Nef and Andreja Pejic; plus-size pioneer Ashley Graham; and style icons Anja Rubik, Natasha Poly, and Amber Valletta. And there were also some of the industry's biggest names: Jourdan Dunn, Imaan Hammam, Devon Windsor, and more. While many have noted that the runway was (still) "overwhelmingly white," the notion of inclusivity was bright. And when you're a company as large as H&M — and servicing millions of different people around the globe — that is definitely an important message to send.
Whether you're interested in the casting (or the actual collection), click through to get a little dose of both. If this season is any indication, cool and all-encompassing is just as important as being "in style."
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Though the selection had some major standouts — silky embroidered culottes, a blue and silver velvety robe coat, knee-high, red snakeskin cowboy boots — given the reaction following the presentation, it was the lineup that had most people talking. This included Pat Cleveland, 65, and her daughter, Anna; transgender forces Hari Nef and Andreja Pejic; plus-size pioneer Ashley Graham; and style icons Anja Rubik, Natasha Poly, and Amber Valletta. And there were also some of the industry's biggest names: Jourdan Dunn, Imaan Hammam, Devon Windsor, and more. While many have noted that the runway was (still) "overwhelmingly white," the notion of inclusivity was bright. And when you're a company as large as H&M — and servicing millions of different people around the globe — that is definitely an important message to send.
Whether you're interested in the casting (or the actual collection), click through to get a little dose of both. If this season is any indication, cool and all-encompassing is just as important as being "in style."
Taylor Hill
Hari Nef
Ashley Graham
Anja Rubik
Maria Borges
Pat Cleveland
Anna Cleveland
Cindy Bruna
Lineisy Montero
Natasha Poly
Imaan Hammam
Amber Valletta
Devon Windsor
Jourdan Dunn
Andreja Pejic
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