TED Talks Daily Fashion that celebrates all body types -- boldly and unapologetically | Becca McCharen-Tran
Oct 22, 2019
Becca McCharen-Tran, founder of the body-inclusive brand Chromat, passionately discusses her mission to redefine beauty in fashion. She emphasizes that it's the clothes that need to adapt, not the bodies. McCharen-Tran shares her journey overcoming an eating disorder and highlights the damaging effects of narrow beauty standards. The conversation dives into the vital role of inclusivity in fashion, celebrating diverse body types, and envisioning a future where self-expression empowers everyone.
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Designer Influence
- Fashion designers hold cultural influence through their choices in representation.
- This power can be used to promote inclusivity or perpetuate harmful ideals.
Personal Struggle
- Becca McCharen-Tran's early fashion influence led to an eating disorder.
- Overcoming this allowed her to focus on her passion and challenge beauty standards.
Narrow Beauty Standards
- The fashion industry often promotes a narrow, unrealistic beauty standard.
- This limited view is harmful and needs to change immediately.