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    In an advertisement for Banana Republic’s new infant collection, a toddler with Down syndrome is featured

    Kelly WhitewoodBy Kelly WhitewoodJanuary 14, 20242 Mins Read
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    Brands are increasingly making efforts to showcase their commitment to inclusiveness. In recent years, the fashion industry has shifted away from the traditional model archetype – often a thin white woman – toward more diverse models that better represent their target demographic. While this progress is commendable, certain groups, such as individuals with disabilities, remain underrepresented.

    Victoria’s Secret recently featured its first model with Down syndrome, marking a significant step forward in inclusivity. Another brand has now joined this trend, celebrating a milestone with the launch of their baby collection. Banana Republic’s current campaign proudly features a baby boy with Down syndrome.

    According to a statement from Banana Republic, the new BR Baby line was conceived with the goal of being more sustainable, accepting, and inclusive. The brand expressed a commitment to highlighting diversity in all its forms, and the casting for BR Baby provided a perfect opportunity to do so. The brand expressed excitement about providing this caring individual with his first modeling job.

    Katie Driscoll, the founder and president of Changing the Face of Beauty, conveyed her enthusiasm for brands addressing the disabled community through their advertisements. The organization is devoted to achieving equal representation of people with disabilities in the media.

    Driscoll emphasized the frequent disregard for the disability community in discussions on diversity. Despite being the world’s largest minority, the disability community is often overlooked. One in every five households knows or loves someone with a disability, highlighting the significance of their representation for a more inclusive future.

    Expressing hope for a future where inclusivity becomes the norm, the statement underscores the importance of featuring individuals with disabilities in businesses as an expected practice rather than something to be proud of. This shift reflects a broader industry trend toward embracing diversity and inclusivity in advertising.

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