Acid-attack survivor Laxmi becomes face of fashion brand

By Rina Chandran MUMBAI (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – An acid-attack survivor in India has been made a model for a fashion brand, drawing attention to the crime in the country with one of the highest rates of acid violence in the world. Laxmi, who goes by one name, features in an advertising campaign for a new range of apparel from Viva N Diva in an initiative the company said is aimed at raising awareness of those who have lost their physical beauty to acid attacks. A video clip titled ‘Face of Courage’ ( https://youtu.be/uJucK5qmV-w ) shows Laxmi being made up and then striding down the catwalk while smiling at the cameras, her scarred face in focus.

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Acid-attack survivor Laxmi becomes face of fashion brand

British Fashion Council/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund shortlist announced

The shortlist for the British Fashion Council/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund has been announced. Womenswear designers Emilia Wickstead, Mother of Pearl and Osman, eyewear and swimwear designer Prism and shoe designer Sophia Webster have all been nominated for the 2016 award. Previous winners have included Christopher Kane, Erdem and Nicholas Kirkwood.

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