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MLA models fashions for women in wheelchairs

SURREY - Local MLA Stephanie Cadieux is among models Thursday during a showcase of designs made by students at Kwantlen Polytechnic University.

 

Three back-to-back-toback grad fashion shows on April 24 will feature Kaylyn MacKenzie's designs for women in wheelchairs.

 

MacKenzie's designs will be modelled by Cadieux, B.C.'s Minister of Children and Family Development and also MLA for Surrey-Cloverdale, along with her friends Kirsten Sharp, peer program co-ordinator for Spinal Cord Injury BC, and Teri Thorson, an ambassador with Rick Hansen Foundation.

 

As part of her studies at KPU, MacKenzie was required to extensively research market demands, needs and niches in order to develop her YOU collection.

 

"With so few options for clothing that are up to date for those with disability, I decided to make my niche market female wheelchair users," MacKenzie stated.

 

Thursday's shows, to be held at River Rock Casino Resort in Richmond, will showcase works by 37 designers. Tickets start at $18 via kpu.ca/theshow2014.