RUNWAY OF DREAMS™ FOUNDATION TO UNVEIL VIRTUAL ADAPTIVE FASHION SHOW ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

The Fashion Revolution event marks the first time Tommy Hilfiger Adaptive, Zappos Adaptive, Target Adaptive , Kohl’s adaptive clothing options and Stride Rite’s Journey adaptable sneakers, will grace the same virtual runway, broadening the reach of adaptive clothing in the mainstream industry and celebrating people with disabilities.

Fashion icon and designer Tommy Hilfiger will kick off the festivities and introduce the virtual show with Runway of Dreams Founder and CEO Mindy Scheier. Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen and his wife and musician Lauren Monroe will perform their new song “Big Love, a powerful anthem for this moment in time. 100% of the proceeds from “Big Love” are donated back to the rapid response fund Project Resiliency. “Big Love” also features the musical talents of Steve Ferrone from “Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers” and legendary musician Kenny Aronoff.

Celebrating inclusion, applauding innovation, and highlighting change in the fashion industry, the Runway of Dreams Foundation’s fashion show will feature over 25 models of all abilities including Paralympic gold medalist and professional athlete and model Brenna Huckaby, activist Grace Strobel, empowerment speaker Brandon Farbstein and author Keah Brown.

Authors and YouTubers Shane Burcaw and Hannah Alyward will serve as the show’s emcees, providing commentary throughout. And, Steve Way from Hulu’s “Ramy” will also provide a comedy set.

“Fashion week has been greatly impacted by the current pandemic,” said Scheier. “However, we believe the Show Must Go On and are so excited to present our annual NYFW show virtually, reaching a global audience! In fact, for the first time ever, Runway of Dreams has five leading brands participating together in support of the inclusion and acceptance in the fashion industry for people with disabilities!”

The event will also feature Runway by SAP, a groundbreaking single app, allowing consumers to see product and designer information. For more information regarding the Runway of Dreams Foundation, please visit www.runwayofdreams.org.

The Runway of Dreams virtual fashion show Presenting Sponsor, Tommy Hilfiger, exclusively dressed the show’s performers and presenters. Platinum sponsors include: Zappos Adaptive, Target Adaptive, Kohl’s Clothing Options and Stride Rite. Application software leader SAP is the show’s in-kind sponsor.

About Runway of Dreams Foundation

The Runway of Dreams Foundation is a nonprofit organization that works towards a future of inclusion, acceptance, and opportunity in the fashion industry for people with disabilities. Founded on the basis that clothing is a basic human need, the Runway of Dreams Foundation develops, delivers and supports initiatives to broaden the reach of adaptive clothing and promote people with disabilities in fashion. Through adaptive runway shows, awareness building campaigns, wardrobe grants and scholarship programs, the Runway of Dreams Foundation is empowering people with disabilities with opportunity, confidence, independence and style.

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