Scene + Heard

Tuesday, 1 February 2011

All Walks Beyond The Catwalk




This fresh campaign is embracing the diversity and beauty the fashion world oozes. Created by Caryn Franklin, Debra Bourne and model Erin O’Connor the crusade has attracted significant designers and industrial creatives to get onboard. Artistes such as Rankin are sharing their ideas to help celebrate the variety of aspects which thread the fashion industry together.

All walks beyond the catwalk has also sparked a political debate about the importance of beauty and individuality on self-esteem and confidence and received the backing of Govt. Minister for Equalities Lynne Featherstone. Plus size model Hayley Morley has also played her part in the campaign promoting the elegance of robust; pictured on the catwalk in a Mark Fast masterpiece.

A not to be missed debate will be held at The National Portrait Gallery on February 11th from 6pm to 10pm, where guest speakers, among them Erin O’Connor will be divulging her knowledge about the success of the movement and where portraits by Rankin’s photography team will be exhibited.