# Bionic-Limbed Models Rebekah Marine is a Fashion Model with a High-Tech Prosthetic Limb By Charlotte Joyce Kidd | Published 2015-09-05 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rebekah-marine References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2015/09/01/bionic-arm-modeling/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [rebekahmarine](http://www.rebekahmarine.com/) 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Activism](https://www.trendhunter.com/activism) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Gesture-controlled Prosthetics:** The advancement of gesture-controlled prosthetic limbs presents opportunities for innovative designs and improved functionality. - **Inclusive Fashion:** The fashion industry is embracing diversity and inclusivity, providing opportunities for models with unique looks and abilities. - **Disruptive Fashion Shows:** Fashion shows are breaking traditional norms and showcasing a new era of inclusivity, creating opportunities for unconventional models. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Prosthetics:** The prosthetics industry has the potential to innovate through the development of more advanced and intuitive gesture-controlled limbs. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry has the opportunity to disrupt traditional beauty standards and tap into the market for inclusive and diverse fashion. - **Event Management:** Event management companies can explore new possibilities by organizing fashion shows that challenge conventional norms and embrace diversity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bionic Knee Prostheses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/httpswwwmediamitedu.md) - [Celebrated Athletic Prosthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ffate.md) - [AI-Powered Prosthetic Arms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-prosthetic-arm.md) - [Smart Bionic Hands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-bionic-hand.md) - [Mind-Controlled Artificial Arms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-prosthetic-arm.md) - [Beauty-Branded Film Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-basel-miami-beach.md) - [Affordable 3D-Printed Prosthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunet.md) - [Inclusive Retail Mannequins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seated-mannequin.md) - [Adaptive Swim Prosthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-nimble.md)