# Modeling for the Disabled Beauties in Motion Competitions By Ben Preiss | Published 2007-10-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modeling-competition-disabled References: [news.yahoo](http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20071022/lf_afp/lifestylegermanydisabilityfashion_ylt=AqhyuJYAkvservnsKtQEgX4Jr7sF) & [beautiesinmotion2007](http://www.beautiesinmotion2007.com/index_e.html) For ten young women from across Europe, the competition in Hanover, Germany this month was about making the point that [disability should not detract from beauty](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/you-are-amazing). The Beauties in Motion in 2007 competition is for physically handicapped women, and is aimed at boosting their confidence, showing them that their disabilities don't make them any less beautiful. "In smart casual togs or [long evening dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limitless-campaign) in brilliant colours, Milena of Macedonia, Gerardina of Italy and Germany's Ines relished the limelight as hundreds of spectators looked on and a professional jury sized them up," [Yahoo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/markys-x-yahoo) news said. "Each of the women was aiming to see her face splashed across a magazine cover or featured in a television commercial." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Inclusive Beauty:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop inclusive beauty campaigns and products that celebrate diversity and empower disabled individuals. - **Empowering Disabled Women:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create platforms and opportunities for disabled women to showcase their talents and boost their confidence. - **Representation in Media:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Promote greater representation of disabled individuals in mainstream media to challenge societal beauty standards. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion and Beauty:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce adaptive fashion lines and inclusive beauty products specifically tailored for disabled individuals. - **Event Planning:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Organize inclusive beauty pageants and competitions that prioritize showcasing the talents and beauty of disabled individuals. - **Advertising and Media:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partner with brands and media outlets to create inclusive advertising campaigns that feature disabled individuals as role models. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Inclusive Retail Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/primark-sophie.md) - [Inclusive Retail Mannequins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seated-mannequin.md) - [AI Beauty Pageants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miss-ai.md) - [Access-Focused Performing Arts Organizations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disability-inclusions.md) - [Beauty-Branded Film Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-basel-miami-beach.md) - [Disability-Friendly Deodorant Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deodorant-design.md) - [Empowering Short Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-decision-without-us.md) - [Inclusion-Focused Doll Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-2.md) - [Wheelchair-Accessible Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheelchairaccessible-electric-vehicle.md)