New York Fashion Week

NY Fashion Week kicks off with questions over its future

During New York Fashion Week, designers will be presenting their autumn/winter 2016-2017 collections, which are set to go on sale in just monthsNew York Fashion Week opened Feb. 11 with its usual frenzy of models, catwalks and bloggers. But above the din looms one all-encompassing, soul-searching question: How does it all stay relevant in the modern age?

Model with Down syndrome to walk in NY Fashion Week (pics)

The fashion world is often, and in many cases justifiably, perceived as a harsh and cut throat industry. But what will happen during New York’s Fashion week is something that is quite inspiring. Madeline Stuart, an 18-year-old Australian model with Down syndrome signed to walk in the New York Fashion Week with Moda, in association with the Christopher Reeve Foundation.