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Don't miss! Transgender hero Laxmi opens fashion week

October 14, 2019 12:20 IST

Mumbai-based LGBTQ activist Laxmi Narayan kick-started the Bombay Times Fashion Week in Mumbai with an inspiring message to the world.
Photographs and video: Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com

Gone are the days when fashion shows were reserved for tall, glamorous models alone.

The Bombay Times Fashion Week held in Mumbai sent out a bold message of inclusivity when designer Archana Kochhar introduced her showstopper.

It was nothing short of phenomenal to watch Laxmi Narayan Tripathi, one of India's leading LGTBQ activists open the show for the designer.

She was joined by trans model and beauty queen Navya Singh on the ramp.

Archana Kochhar presents collection at Times Fashion Week

IMAGE: Navya Singh and Laxmi Narayan Tripathi walked for designer Archana Kochhar at the Bombay Times Fashion Week held at St Regis in Mumbai. Photograph: Kind courtesy Bombay Times Fashion Week/Instagram

Watch the video to see how Laxmi Narayan arrived to a thunderous applause on the ramp!
Video by Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com

 

 

Do check out these fabulous pictures from the gender inclusive show.

Archana Kochhar presents collection at Times Fashion Week

Archana Kochhar presents collection at Times Fashion Week

Archana Kochhar presents collection at Times Fashion Week

Archana Kochhar presents collection at Times Fashion Week

Archana Kochhar presents collection at Times Fashion Week

Archana Kochhar presents collection at Times Fashion Week

Archana Kochhar presents collection at Times Fashion Week

RAJESH KARKERA