Tag: Media

SKIMS Launches Adaptive Line Leads to Ableism & Advocacy Uproar


Published: Thursday March 30, 2023
ID: Three disabled models wearing nude color underwear sitting on a couch in a Skims ad.

SKIMS’ adaptive line launch ignited a conversation about inclusivity in fashion, but it also sparked controversy due to comments questioning the validity of adaptive clothing. Alycia Anderson highlights the importance of representing disabled people in mainstream media and how the inclusion of adaptive clothing challenges ableism and promotes innovation. Advocating for allyship, she emphasizes how such products benefit society as a whole, not just disabled individuals.