The following article was first published February 14, 2020 by ABC 11 News, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA.
Women aren't the only ones who get caught up in body shaming. [And so] on Thursday, 15 plus-size men took over the runway on the last night of New York Fashion Week, flaunting their body positivity.
The men walked down the runway in their underwear, stomachs exposed in many cases. The message? Men's curves matter, too. The 'Ryan's Secret' initiative sponsored the event, calling for an end to male body shaming.
Ryan's Secret creative director and designer Myriam Chalek wanted to bring awareness to young men who experience depression and commit suicide because of body shaming and bullying. She also pointed to steroid abuse and men who submit themselves to punishing gym routines to attain superhero bodies.
Joseph Diaz [right] one of the models, says he's been passed over for jobs due to his weight.
“Just like Barbie has the same issues, Ken has even more,” Diaz said.
One model, Daniel Jean [opening image], walked in royal purple satin and wasn't afraid to show off.
“Yeah, I'm body positive,” Jean said. “I think it's a good message to show people that you love your body, you love yourself.”
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Ryan's Secret Show Brings Awareness to Male Body Positivity
See also the previous post:
• The Naked Calendar That Celebrates Gay Men With “Ordinary” Bodies
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