Published On April 22, 2014 | By Richeen Ariel | Arts & Entertainment, Lifestyle
D.C.-based photographer, Mickey Leon Armstrong is shaking up the city with his mission to stomp out the weight-conscious and discriminatory fashion industry by promoting SELF-ESTEEM and EMPOWERMENT among full-figured women with The Curves Ahead Project!
“The Curves Ahead Project has been in my sketch book for several years. It was inspired by the many women in my life, and in my photography career, that I have worked with who have [had] body image and self esteem issues. I’ve worked with many women who have these issues and what I see in them is often different from what they see in themselves. I have always seen full-figured women as beautiful. I wanted to do something to represent this segment of the population and show that they are just as beautiful as any other woman. Lastly (but probably most importantly) is my own struggle with self esteem and body image over the years. Being a bigger guy all [of] my life, I’ve had periods of time where my confidence was at an all-time low. This project helps me deal with my own self esteem issues by empowering others.” – Creator & Lead Photographer, Mickey Leon Armstrong
Mickey and his team have partnered with independent designers and fashion retailers to bring a brand new fashion experience to D.C., showcasing full-figured women and fashions on the catwalk!
District of Curves is all about celebrating fashion, not hiding shapes; leaving women feeling confident and chic.
Join the movement! Come out and show your support for ALL self-proclaimed “curvies” at the DISTRICT OF CURVES FASHION SHOWCASE being held THIS Sunday, April 27from 6pm-9pm (doors open at 4:30pm) at the Washington Post Conference Center (1150 15th St NW, WDC).
PURCHASE YOUR TICKET today!
Visit The District Insider to view this original write-up. The author is Richeen Ariel, Editor of The District Insider.
D.C.-based photographer, Mickey Leon Armstrong is shaking up the city with his mission to stomp out the weight-conscious and discriminatory fashion industry by promoting SELF-ESTEEM and EMPOWERMENT among full-figured women with The Curves Ahead Project!
“The Curves Ahead Project has been in my sketch book for several years. It was inspired by the many women in my life, and in my photography career, that I have worked with who have [had] body image and self esteem issues. I’ve worked with many women who have these issues and what I see in them is often different from what they see in themselves. I have always seen full-figured women as beautiful. I wanted to do something to represent this segment of the population and show that they are just as beautiful as any other woman. Lastly (but probably most importantly) is my own struggle with self esteem and body image over the years. Being a bigger guy all [of] my life, I’ve had periods of time where my confidence was at an all-time low. This project helps me deal with my own self esteem issues by empowering others.” – Creator & Lead Photographer, Mickey Leon Armstrong
Mickey and his team have partnered with independent designers and fashion retailers to bring a brand new fashion experience to D.C., showcasing full-figured women and fashions on the catwalk!
District of Curves is all about celebrating fashion, not hiding shapes; leaving women feeling confident and chic.
Join the movement! Come out and show your support for ALL self-proclaimed “curvies” at the DISTRICT OF CURVES FASHION SHOWCASE being held THIS Sunday, April 27from 6pm-9pm (doors open at 4:30pm) at the Washington Post Conference Center (1150 15th St NW, WDC).
PURCHASE YOUR TICKET today!
Visit The District Insider to view this original write-up. The author is Richeen Ariel, Editor of The District Insider.