Indian acid attack survivor makes runway appearance in US
Saturday, 10/09/2016
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New York: Sending a powerful message of resilience and courage, an Indian teenager whose face was brutally disfigured in an acid attack walked the runway at the prestigious New York Fashion Week here, winning hearts with her message that beauty is not skin deep. Reshma Qureshi, 19, was invited to take part in the bi-annual fashion week by fashion production company FTL Moda.
Qureshi wore a floor-length white gown with floral prints by Indian designer Archana Kochhar and was greeted with cheers and applause as she confidently walked the ramp on Thursday in what she called a life-changing experience. Backstage, as she was getting ready to walk in two shows, video cameras and photographers thronged around her.
“It feels very nice,” Qureshi said, speaking in Hindi. She stressed that it is important for people to know “the story about the survivors of acid attacks and that they too can lead normal lives.” Speaking through a translator, Qureshi said the message she wants to send across with her appearance at the fashion week is that people should not be judged based on their appearance.
