Speak My Language

Fashion is its own kind of language. The way we dress and express ourselves through our fashion choices helps us communicate our personal style, identity and culture to the rest of the world. One new business in the Illawarra region is expanding the world of fashion to make sure that local women living with a disability can build their self-esteem, confidence and individual expression through their clothes and accessories.

This week, Australia has launched the  the world has seen since February 2020. It has put diversity back into the spotlight, with advocates pushing for greater representation in the race, age, weight and gender expression of the fashion models participating. 

However, even within these discussions of diversity, disability is left out of the conversation.