The Beautiful Lives Fashion Show celebrated the idea that everyone can enjoy clothing – even if they experience it in a different way than others.

The average runway model is estimated to be 5 feet 9 inches tall and to weigh in at 110 lbs.-- resulting in a BMI of just 16, according to the British newspaper the Evening Standard.

The Model Alliance gained traction advocating for the Fashion Workers Act at NYFW. Peter Clarkson describes what fashion month is like for runway models backstage.