bdmetronews Desk ॥ Victoria’s Secret, take note: This is how you stage a body-positive lingerie show. Addition Elle, a Canadian chain store specializing in plus-size clothing, staged its second runway show ever at New York Fashion Week, featuring some of the top curvy models in the world, including Marquita Pring, Sabina Karlsson, Precious Lee, and more. Kylie Jenner’s BFF Jordyn Woods made her runway debut in a sheer lace dress, while Ashley Graham, who has her own line with the brand, walked in underwear and bras of her own design. “For any girl or woman who has ever felt that they were not Represented in fashion / TV / media because of your size- you are now and forever will be!” she shared on Instagram. Click through for more highlights from this inspiring lingerie show.
Ashley Graham
The star of the show struts her stuff! Ashley Graham, who collaborated with Addition Elle on her own lingerie line, walked the runway in a set of her own design. “I’m so proud of how far my lingerie line with @AdditionElle has gone! Second year showing at #NYFW is a dream come true!” she shared on Instagram. “For any girl or woman who has ever felt that they weren’t represented in fashion/TV/media because of your size — you are now and forever will be! #beautybeyondsize.”
Sabina Karlsson
After walking in the Christian Siriano show as one of five plus-size models on the runway, Sabina Karlsson took the stage for Addition Elle. On Instagram, she recently opened up about her experiences in the industry. “When I started of as a straight size model (US size 4) I thought that the only way to be beautiful was to be skinny,” she wrote. “I wish that someone would’ve told 17 year old Sabina – that one day you’ll appreciate the body you’re suppose to have.”