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London Fashion Week Champions Body Diversity and Inclusivity

2/23/2026

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London Fashion Week showcased a shift toward body diversity, featuring UK size 10 to plus-size models.
Designers Karoline Vitto and Sinead Gorey emphasized inclusivity, and Vitto aims to counter the ultra-thin trend.
Emerging designers used street casting to cut costs and broaden representation.
Casting director Emma Matell said true change must come from established luxury brands.
Vitto remains hopeful that inclusivity will be a lasting commitment among serious designers.

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London Fashion Week showcased a shift toward body diversity, featuring UK size 10 to plus-size models.
Designers Karoline Vitto and Sinead Gorey emphasized inclusivity, and Vitto aims to counter the ultra-thin trend.
Emerging designers used street casting to cut costs and broaden representation.
Casting director Emma Matell said true change must come from established luxury brands.
Vitto remains hopeful that inclusivity will be a lasting commitment among serious designers.