Legendary NYFW Runway Show to be Hosted by
Actor Madison Tevlin Featuring Adaptive and Universally Designed
Apparel from Victoria's Secret & PINK, Kohl's, Target, JCPenney
and Tommy Hilfiger, with Footwear
Provided by Zappos.com
NEW
YORK, July 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Get ready
for a monumental celebration as the Runway of Dreams™ Foundation,
the trailblazing nonprofit championing inclusion, acceptance, and
opportunity in fashion and beauty for people with disabilities,
proudly announces its spectacular 10th-anniversary event,
FASHION REVOLUTION. This landmark occasion, presented by VS&Co,
will take place during New York Fashion Week on September 9th, 2024, at Powerhouse Arts in
Brooklyn, NY.
Runway of Dreams™ Foundation proudly
announces its spectacular 10th-anniversary event, FASHION
REVOLUTION.
FASHION REVOLUTION will showcase the pioneering efforts of
leading companies in the Adaptive and Universally Designed space on
over 60 models, representing a diverse range of disabilities and
backgrounds. This extraordinary event will unite over 500
influential leaders and advocates of Diversity, Equity, and
Inclusion (DEI) under one roof, all driven by a shared mission: to
celebrate and elevate inclusion in the fashion and beauty
industries. Brands included on the runway will be: Victoria's
Secret & PINK, Kohl's, Target, JCPenney, Tommy Hilfiger, with footwear provided by
Zappos.
Canadian actor, model, and advocate Madison Tevlin from the groundbreaking
comedy "Champions" will host FASHION REVOLUTION. Madison stars in
the 2024 viral campaign "Assume That I Can," which accumulated over
150M views in under a week, for World
Down Syndrome Day.
"Runway of Dreams and NYFW are everything that I love.
New York, fashion, advocacy, and a
big party! Walking the runway and hosting FASHION REVOLUTION ''are
what dreams are made of. I can't wait to be part of this incredible
event!" said Madison Tevlin, Host,
Runway of Dreams FASHION REVOLUTION 2024.
Runway of Dreams is thrilled to announce an exciting addition to
this year's show. In a project called "NEXT GEN," six talented
Fashion Design students from the prestigious Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) will partner
with models who have varying disabilities to create runway-ready
looks that address their specific dressing challenges in three
categories: intimates, athleisure, or pajamas. Mindy Scheier, founder of Runway of Dreams, and
members of the VS&Co Adaptive design team will work closely
with FIT students to ensure the looks are both functional and
stylish, taking into consideration the models' comfort and
mobility. The final pieces will be the grand finale of the Runway
of Dreams 2024 FASHION REVOLUTION show.
VS&Co will also receive the Runway of Dreams Foundation's
2024 Pioneer of Change Award.
"I'm incredibly proud of the team who worked tirelessly to bring
our Adaptive product collection from concept to reality," said CEO
Martin Waters. "We are grateful to
be honored with the 2024 Pioneer of Change Award and truly value
our relationship with the Runway of Dreams Foundation, as it helps
us live our commitment of removing barriers for women and
supporting them at every life stage."
"For the past decade, the Runway of Dreams stage has been the
ultimate platform for brands to unveil their cutting-edge Adaptive
designs and products. I am beyond excited that with unwavering
support and active involvement of our sponsors, this year's runway
show will be our most memorable yet!" said Mindy Scheier, Founder of Runway of Dreams.
Follow @RunwayofDreams across all social platforms for
up-to-date information regarding the event and viewing
options.
ABOUT RUNWAY OF DREAMS FOUNDATION: (RoDF) (2014) is a
public charity that is empowering people with disabilities to have
confidence and self-expression through inclusion in fashion and
beauty. RoDF advocates for everybody to have access to fashion and
beauty by celebrating and encouraging innovation that is exciting
and empowering. RoDF raises awareness through large-scale runway
shows; campaigns for inclusion, educational programs that inspire
and develop the next generation of design innovators and marketing
leaders; and advocates on the need and necessity of inclusion of
people with disabilities. runwayofdreams.org.
Press Contact:
Lindsey von Busch
732-284-9089
Marnie Nathanson
347-620-7443
press@runwayofdreams.org
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