Katie Neeves was invited to take part in a fashion show celebrating diversity
A photographer who was invited to make her modelling debut at London Fashion week has said she was cheered as she made her way along the catwalk.
Katie Neeves, from Stoney Stanton, in Leicestershire, was invited to take part in a fashion show celebrating diversity and inclusion.Diana Dahlia, who organised the event, said it was "time to change the conversation" around diversity.Ms Neeves, 53, said her only previous involvement in the fashion world had been as a photographer.
"I kept fairly straight-faced but I broke into a big smile when I did my three poses. I got some cheers too.Image caption,Ms Neeves said she had modelled a designer evening gown with a cape at the event."In my previous life, my name was Martin and I didn't like clothes shopping at all.She said she had had a lot of positive reaction following her appearance."It's an experience I will never forget.
"There's great scope within the field to truly foster diversity and inclusion, as this is what is needed in society in general, and we are delighted to play a key role in directing the conversation."
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