Curve models have slammed a major Australian fashion event for a “deliberate” lack of size diversity on its runways.
The accusation that the Melbourne Fashion Festival (MFF) chose not to cast a large enough number of plus-size models has been made by those both on the runway and off.
The MFF board made a “really clear decision to not cast models above a size 12-14”, according to the chief executive of modelling agency Bella Management and size diversity activist Chelsea Bonner.
According to Ms Seeto, out of the cohort of about 30 models who walked in the final show, only five were “models of diversity”, including curve models and those with a disability.
In response to questions from NCA NewsWire, MFF said it “engaged models and spokespeople from diverse backgrounds” and 10 of its premium runways featured curve talent.
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