Teen Voices

Teen Fashionista Focuses on Adaptive Designs

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When trying on her original fashion designs became a hassle, Delaina Parrish turned her attention toward strategic designs that would make clothing more accessible for girls with unique bodies and abilities. This story is part of Teen Voices’ Girl Fuse series, featuring stories by and about girls with disabilities.

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Designer Puts Wheelchair in the N.Y. Fashion Mix

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Carrie Hammer featured the first person to “walk” down the runway in a wheelchair during NYC Fashion Week. “I was just another model in a show, and that’s exactly what I wanted,” said Danielle Sheypuk. The push to diversify beauty ideals is catching on in other media as well.