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BACKSTAGE AT NYFW: CHROMAT

A wet t-shirt pool party where inclusivity reigned supreme.

Chromat at NYFW for SS19 - tattooed model
Chromat at NYFW for SS19 - tattooed model

An entire collection inspired by the wet t-shirt? Oh, why the hell not. But before you cringe at the thought – it’s not quite what you think…

Long-celebrated for their emphasis on body positivity, swim and athleisurewear brand Chromat, once again smashed it all the way out of the park for their SS19 show. On the brand’s Instagram page, they explained: “Our #SS19Saturation collection was inspired by wet t-shirts. We wanted to reclaim the experience of hiding under a giant T-shirt at a pool party (when you’re too embarrassed to be seen in your swim) and make it a garment to wear proudly.”

Whoopi Goldberg sat on the front row, and inclusivity reigned supreme as models of all sizes, skin tones and abilities made their way down the catwalk. A beautiful moment? Mama Cax, an amputee model, powerfully striding down in a neon bralet, mini dress and bedazzled prosthetic.

A pool party we all want to be invited to.

Chromat at NYFW for SS19 - three models
Chromat at NYFW for SS19 - three models
Chromat at NYFW for SS19 - Mama Cax
Chromat at NYFW for SS19 - Mama Cax
Chromat at NYFW for SS19 - kimono
Chromat at NYFW for SS19 - t-shirt
Chromat at NYFW for SS19 - sample size t-shirt
Chromat at NYFW for SS19 - kimono
Chromat at NYFW for SS19 - t-shirt
Chromat at NYFW for SS19 - sample size t-shirt
Chromat at NYFW for SS19 - models backstage
Chromat at NYFW for SS19 - models backstage
Photography
Hatnim Lee