Designer’s preference to launch plus size fashion models leads to staff protests, resignation
The London Fashion Week that took place recently got a surprising twist when one of the fashion designers decided to feature plus size women to strut on the catwalk.
According to reports, designer Mark Fast decided a few days before the show to get British models with size 14 to wear his creations and present it on the runway. This means that the traditional models with sizes 8 to 10 were replaced.
This controversial decision prompted his staff to protest and eventually resign after knowing that Fast will stick to his decision.
The walkout could have affected Fast’s feature but there were a couple of freelance designers who helped him make sure that everything will proceed as planned.
Amanda May, Fast’s creative director, revealed that they were happy with the decision considering that their show was well-received by the audience.