The power of duos is unmistakable. Whether it’s a buddy-cop pairing or an unlikely friendship, movie duos often provide audiences with entertainment gold.
Karoline Vitto is a talented fashion designer who brings her body-positive vision to Milan Fashion Week. Her pieces are designed to highlight the squishy, curvy parts of women’s bodies.
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Dolce & Gabbana’s Collaboration with Karoline Vitto
The partnership between Karoline Vitto and Dolce & Gabbana shows their dedication to nurturing emerging fashion designers. The Italian fashion powerhouse showcased Vitto’s creative ingenuity by providing her with a prestigious platform to display her designs during Milan Fashion Week.
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Karoline Vitto’s work is a tribute to the authentic beauty of the female form. Her sculptural approach to shapes, emphasis on curves, and celebration of self-confidence resonated with Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana. This is why they invited Vitto to join their ‘Supported by’ program, featuring designers like Matty Bovan and Tomo Koizumi.
The London-based Brazilian designer’s label is known for its body-positive designs celebrating every curve. Unlike conventional dresses that mask the nuances of plus-size bodies, her designs highlight them through cutouts, straps, and cuffs. As a result, her pieces empower the women who wear them while defying norms and challenging the status quo.
The Future of Fashion
Regarding body positivity, fashion has had a lot of work to do. There has been progress from removing airbrushing from magazines to expanding their size ranges. But the result is far from over, especially on the runways.
Karoline Vitto is a designer who wants to change how we think about the bodies on which clothes are worn. Her designs, presented as her graduate collection at the Royal College of Art this year, celebrate bulges and rolls rather than trying to hide them.
Her debut show, featuring curvy models like Ashley Graham and a cast of other beautiful women, proved that showcasing these curves in a glamorous context can be stunning. Milan Fashion Week has long been notorious for its lack of inclusion, with editors wincing over jutting hip bones and clavicles exposed in spliced maxi dresses and lingerie-inspired denim cuts. But this year, more curvy models than ever hit the runways thanks to Vitto and her vision of a more inclusive future for fashion.
Body Positivity
A person’s body image can significantly impact their mental health. A positive body image can lead to feelings of self-worth and empowerment, while a negative body image can contribute to depression and eating disorders.
Body positivity is a movement that promotes the idea that all bodies are beautiful and worth celebrating. It disputes narrowly defined beauty standards and was first popularized on social media by queer people, Black women and femmes, fat people, and disabled people.
It has also become a powerful tool in the fashion industry, with brands like Dove launching “Real Beauty” campaigns and major magazines pledging to feature more diverse body types in their ads. However, it is essential to note that body positivity does not cure negative feelings about one’s appearance. For those struggling, a therapist with experience working with clients dealing with body image issues may be able to help. To find a body-inclusive therapist in your area, visit the Inclusive Therapist Directory.
Embracing Diversity
Whether it’s the dynamic duo of a great comedy show, a hot romantic pairing, or an unbreakable crimefighting team, two is the magic number for many of our favorite television classics. In the business world, the power of two is also a powerful concept to promote when it comes to diversity and inclusion.
Embracing diversity in the workplace helps create a culture where employees of different backgrounds can share their ideas and perspectives and learn from one another. It can increase employee morale and help a company attract top talent.
Developing a culture of inclusion can be challenging, but it is essential to remember that the benefits are numerous. Train your leaders on fostering workplace empathy and helping them become aware of their unconscious biases to build a more inclusive environment. HSI’s Anti-Racism training provides the foundational knowledge needed to start this journey. In addition, work with HR to cast the hiring net a bit wider to find more diverse candidates and bring new life experiences into your workforce.
