While the prevailing image of a fashion show is of skinny models strutting up and down a glamorous catwalk, Models of Diversity are planning to hold an altogether different extravaganza.

In an effort to raise both money and awareness for The Advance Centre, an organization that helps families with brain damaged children, the Curves in Couture event will be held in November of this year. Some 45% of the female UK population is a size 16 or over and this show aims to reflect that by diverging away from the traditional size-zero model to one more representative of the nation as a whole.

The event itself will be held in two parts. The Diversity Show will feature models of all sizes and heights in an effort to highlight the one dimensional nature of modern day fashion shows and, following this, Curves in Couture will feature models and designs aimed at those who are sizes 14-18.
Danielle Liane and Miss Lacy’s works will both be present as these new designers will be displayed against the more recognized houses of Anna Scholz and Jill Alexander. While the prime objective is to raise awareness for The Advance Centre and help to bring in some much needed funds for the charity, the shows are also being used to present a different view from the traditional mainstream fashion show. Curvy models and less well known designers will help to demonstrate that fashion shows and models exist beyond those that are featured in the London, Paris, Milan and New York fashion weeks.