Fashion brand PrettyLittleThing’s expanded its runway model casting to include a woman in a wheel chair, and another woman who is 8 months pregnant, among others at Miami Swim Week.
Fitness influencer, Bruna Lima, confidently strutted down the runway proudly showing off her large baby bump at the event on Thursday night, Page Six Style reports.
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The model went barefoot as she showcased her pregnant belly in a cream, asymmetrical triangle bikini and matching string bottoms. Lima flashed a huge smile while giving onlookers a side profile of her large bump.
The 24-year-old shared her pre-show nerves on Instagram, writing, “I haven’t worn heels allll pregnancy so pray for me.”
Her nerves seemed to disappear as the mom-to-be look struck a fierce pose at the end of the runway with one hand on her belly bump, accessorizing her look with only a watch and hoop earrings.
“Walking the runway pregnant made me feel super powerful. It’s definitely an experience I’ll never forget,” Lima told Page Six Style.
The Brazilian model added, “It felt great to embrace my 8-month bump and show that pregnant bodies are beautiful too. I can’t wait to show my daughter someday that she walked Miami Swim Week with me!”
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Another show star included 19-year-old Anna Sarol who worked the runway in her wheelchair. In 2015, the former gymnast fell off of the uneven bars and was paralyzed from the waist down.
Per the outlet, Sarol wrote on her Instagram Stories, “Remember when I told myself I will take up space in this world. I did exactly that last night.”
PrettyLittleThing also featured transgender star Tokyo Stylez, known for styling Cardi B’s hair, “RuPaul’s Drag Race” alum Gia Gunn and plus-size model LaTecia Thomas, who dominated the catwalk in a neon pink one-piece swimsuit.
The PrettyLittleThing show was part of the fast fashion brand’s #EveryBODYinPLT campaign to promote body positivity and inclusivity.
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