Use the codes of fashion to change the outlook on amputation and help amputee women come to terms with their femininity.

This is the idea of ​​Fabienne Pelosse, founder of the association OSA (Objectif Sport Adapté), which is organizing, this Wednesday, September 29, the second edition of the Phoenix Alternative Models fashion show at the Invalides.

19 French and Italian models

In all, 19 French and Italian models, 16 female and 2 male amputees, including the godfather of this edition Jean-François Montoya, ex-soldier with femoral amputee of the right leg, and a young paraplegic woman who will parade in a collection. signed by Italian designer Fabio Porliod.

🚨 22 days before the second edition of the fashion show by Phoenix Alternative Models (sold out) with amputees and fitted women, to magnify the differences!

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The Victory Parade!



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“It has never been a problem for me to put on shorts, to show my prosthesis, explains Fabienne Pelosse, tibial amputee since 2005 and athlete.

But I have noticed over the years that it is still very difficult for many women.

"Through this event, the organizer hopes to influence the outlook on amputation:" Reconstruction and acceptance would be less burdensome if our society were more open to difference.

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No audience but a documentary

The initiative is also intended to be a challenge for models.

For Orietta, a 45-year-old Roman woman, for Mélanie, a 26-year-old Parisian or for Elisabeth, a young paraplegic woman and resident at the Invalides in Paris, it is a question of regaining confidence and self-esteem, but also participate in changing the view of those close to them and of the outside world on disability.

If the parade is not open to the general public because of the health crisis, it is possible to see this first edition in a dedicated documentary.

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