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The Intersection of Fashion & Mental Health: How ‘Recovery on the Runway’ is Shaping the Conversation

Alexandra NymanBy Alexandra NymanSeptember 19, 20244 Mins Read
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Fashion and mental health—two seemingly distinct worlds—intersect profoundly, often hidden beneath layers of fabric and societal expectations. Fashion is more than just a means of adorning the body; it is a powerful form of self-expression that reflects identity, mood, and personal values. However, the fashion industry, with its high-pressure environment, fierce competition, and often unrealistic beauty standards, can also be a breeding ground for stress, anxiety, and other mental health challenges.

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At the Break Free Foundation, we are dedicated to exploring and addressing this intersection. We recognize that fashion can exacerbate mental health struggles or be a healing, empowering force. Our ongoing Recovery on the Runway events are a testament to the latter, showcasing how fashion can catalyze change, awareness, and recovery.

Defining the Intersection of Fashion and Mental Health

The intersection of fashion and mental health lies in how deeply clothing, body image, and self-perception are intertwined with our mental well-being. What we wear can influence how we feel about ourselves and how others perceive us, which can, in turn, affect our mental health. The fashion industry’s historical focus on thinness, perfection, and exclusivity has contributed to widespread issues such as body dysmorphia, eating disorders, and low self-esteem.

However, fashion also holds the potential to uplift, inspire, and promote positive mental health. When fashion embraces diversity, inclusivity, and authenticity, it becomes a platform for self-acceptance and empowerment. Break Free’s ‘Recovery on the Runway‘ shows are making a significant impact at this intersection- where fashion meets mental health advocacy.

‘Recovery on the Runway‘: A Fusion of Fashion and Advocacy

‘Recovery on the Runway‘ is more than just a fashion show—it’s a movement. Each runway show is designed to merge the world of high fashion with the critical conversations surrounding mental health, substance use recovery, and body positivity. By bringing together designers, models, and activists who have lived experience with mental health challenges and recovery, these events shine a light on the strength and resilience of those who have walked the path of recovery.

The runway becomes a stage for storytelling, where models—many of whom are survivors of mental health challenges, substance use, or disordered eating—take the spotlight not just for their appearance but for their journey. This fusion of fashion and advocacy challenges the industry’s traditional norms and redefines beauty in an inclusive, empowering, and real way.

Celebrating Resilience Through Fashion

Each ‘Recovery on the Runway‘ show is an opportunity to celebrate resilience, redefine beauty, and promote mental health awareness. These events foster community and collaboration, bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds to support a common cause. Attendees are not just passive observers but active participants in a movement that seeks to normalize conversations about mental health, recovery, and body positivity within the fashion industry.

Fashion has the power to influence societal attitudes and behaviors. By leveraging this power, ‘Recovery on the Runway‘ aims to create a space where mental health is prioritized, recovery is celebrated, and traditional beauty standards are dismantled. The events are a testament to the idea that fashion can be more than just a form of expression—it can be a tool for advocacy, a platform for change, and a source of healing.

Looking Ahead: Join the Movement

As we prepare for the upcoming ‘Recovery on the Runway‘ fundraiser on October 6th, we invite you to join us in this important movement. Whether you attend the event, donate, or spread the word, your involvement helps to advance the conversation around mental health and fashion. Together, we can create a world where fashion is not just about what we wear but about how it makes us feel—confident, empowered, and accepted. If you want to become a partner or host your own ‘Recovery on the Runway‘ event, contact us at team@breakfreenyfw.com.

the intersection of mental health and fashion

Fashion can profoundly impact our mental health, and through events like ‘Recovery on the Runway,’ we are committed to ensuring this impact is positive. Join us in walking the runway for recovery, celebrating the strength of survivors, and fostering a world where everyone can break free from the chains of mental health challenges and live their most authentic, empowered lives.


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WALK YOUR TALK: This must-read section is a haven for sober fashionistas, delivering original content from our fabulous Sober Curators – Kate Vitela and Alexandra Nyman. Living a sober life doesn’t need to be dull, and we’re here to smash the stigma surrounding addiction by showcasing that life can indeed be lived to the fullest without alcohol and in fabulous outfits. If you were anything like us in your drinking years, getting dressed to party and the pre-funk that went with that was usually part of the plan. After putting down the bottle(s), we’re even more excited about getting ready for life, and you should be too!


Call 988 to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. It provides free and confidential support 24 hours a day, seven days a week for people in suicidal crisis or distress. You can learn more about its services here, including its guide on what to do if you see suicidal language on social media. You can also call that number to talk to someone about how you can help a person in crisis. For crisis support in Spanish, call 1-888-628-9454.

For support outside of the US, a worldwide directory of resources and international hotlines is provided by the International Association for Suicide Prevention. You can also turn to Befrienders Worldwide.​


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If you or someone you love is living with substance use, alcohol misuse, a co-occurring, or a behavioral health disorder, there is hope. The Break Free Foundation aids individuals seeking recovery through the Break Free Scholarship Fund. It sends anyone who lacks the financial resources to attend a recovery center to do so at low to no cost.

Review our Treatment Locator Tool to find the right program near you, as well as our list of Hotlines and Helplines. Click here for a list of regional and national resources. On this road to recovery, no one is alone. We are all in this together.

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Alexandra Nyman is a fashion designer, marketing professional, and the founder of the Break Free Foundation. When she is not screaming at the top of her lungs, advocating for change, she can be found taking a million pictures of her cat and playing way too much Animal Crossing.

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