Disabled models take to catwalk in wheelchairs as New York Fashion Week promotes diversity…

Models in wheelchairs and the world’s first male amputee to hit the catwalk were among those taking to the runway at New York Fashion Week.

The FTL Moda’s AW15 show, which featured international designers with a ‘Made in Italy’ theme, showcased models from all over the world alongside some of the industry’s most esteemed clothes horses.

Named FTL Moda Loving You, the show was held in collaboration with Fondazione Vertical – an Italian foundation supporting research to find a cure for spinal cord injuries.

London-based Models of Diversity, an agency that campaigns for greater diversity of modelling talent in the media and on the catwalk, was also involved.

British personal trainer Jack Eyers became the first male amputee model to strut his stuff on the catwalk in the show.

Read more: The Daily Mail