Rebekah Marine was told that she would never have a modeling career because of her prosthetic. Now she's walking in New York Fashion Week.
The 28-year-old model wears an i-limb quantum hand, one of the most advanced gesture-controlled prosthetic limbs on the market. The high-tech hand is made by Touch Bionics, for whom Rebekah Marine is a brand ambassador. Marine has harnessed her unique look and used it to her advantage, landing a spot in the FTL Moda Fashion Week show as well as this year's Nordstrom catalog.
This year's FTL Moda runway is showcasing diversity -- Madeline Stuart, an 18-year-old model with Down syndrome, will also be walking for the label. It's a new age of inclusion, and fashion is moving away from the exclusionary policies it has held for so long.
Bionic-Limbed Models
Rebekah Marine is a Fashion Model with a High-Tech Prosthetic Limb
Trend Themes
1. Gesture-controlled Prosthetics - The advancement of gesture-controlled prosthetic limbs presents opportunities for innovative designs and improved functionality.
2. Inclusive Fashion - The fashion industry is embracing diversity and inclusivity, providing opportunities for models with unique looks and abilities.
3. Disruptive Fashion Shows - Fashion shows are breaking traditional norms and showcasing a new era of inclusivity, creating opportunities for unconventional models.
Industry Implications
1. Prosthetics - The prosthetics industry has the potential to innovate through the development of more advanced and intuitive gesture-controlled limbs.
2. Fashion - The fashion industry has the opportunity to disrupt traditional beauty standards and tap into the market for inclusive and diverse fashion.
3. Event Management - Event management companies can explore new possibilities by organizing fashion shows that challenge conventional norms and embrace diversity.