Fashion and Disability

NOVEMBER 22nd, 7 pm – 8 pm CETLive on photovoguefestival.vogue.itEmbracing gender fluidity, the diversity of bodies and beauty types, regardless of race and ethnic group, is a conquest that is changing the aesthetic standards of our times, thereby proceeding to change people’s cultural and identity codes in terms of inclusivity, openness and dialogue. And yet, much still needs to be done, for instance, with regard to the representation of disability. An issue dear to Photo Vogue Festival and its Artistic Director Alessia Glaviano from its first edition. Glaviano will talk about the changes that we are witnessing in regard to the representation of people with disabilities in the fashion industry with Aaron Philip, the first model with disability to be the face of a major high fashion brand, and Claudia Walder, editor, creative director and disability activist.Talk in EnglishBIOGRAPHIESAaron PhilipAaron Philip refuses to be defined. Hailing from The Bronx by way of the Caribbean nation of Antigua and Barbuda, Aaron was discovered through her social media where she took notice of the lack of representation of trans women of color within the fashion industry, let alone anyone with a disability. Represented by Community New York, she has emerged as a trail-blazer, determined to represent her communities as a model.With a steadfast, sincere approach to her career, Aaron (pronounced A-ron) is driven by the lack of disability representation in the media, specifically in the fashion and beauty realms. Right off the bat, Aaron has been a catalyst of change by openly speaking about her experience with bigotry from being a black model. She’s actively worked towards an inclusive industry via her editorial features in i-D, Dazed, ELLE, Teen Vogue, and Allure magazines, as well as Refinery29 and Now This. With a successful modeling career in bloom, Aaron has laid a fantastic foundation for what she hopes many others will soon follow alongside her.Claudia WalderClaudia Rose Walder is an editor, creative director and disability activist from London, UK. She is a former fashion stylist with a first-class degree in Fashion Journalism. As a stylist, Claudia’s work has been seen on high-profile names including Stormzy, D Double E, Munroe Bergdorf and in publications including Riposte Magazine, Sukeban, Fucking Young! and Bricks. After becoming sick with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis in 2017 Claudia founded Able Zine – a publication and platform dedicated to disabled and…

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