Nordstrom Features Special Needs Models in Catalog
Four beautiful models with disabilities bring diversity to the retailer's advertisements
By Lauren Mang October 14, 2014
The Dallas Morning News‘ Special Needs Blog recently reported on the four very diverse models featured in Nordstrom’s Anniversary catalog. One, posing with a Dooney & Bourke tote, is missing her right arm just below the elbow; another, a magazine editor in tough motorcycle boots, has muscular dystrophy and is pictured in a wheelchair; there’s also a veteran who lost his leg in Afghanistan modeling Nike running shoes; and an adorable 7-year-old with down syndrome donning a too-cute tunic.
Nordstrom spokeswoman Emily Romans told Dallas News‘ Kristie Smith that its decision to highlight models of all kinds in its collateral, regardless of physical abilities, isn’t a recent development:
We applaud you, Nordstrom! Now, where are our credit cards?
Read all four models’ complete stories on the Dallas News‘ Special Needs Blog here.