Chromat Shows Swimwear For Trans, Nonbinary, and Queer People on a Feel-Good Runway at the Beach
September 13, 2021 at 05:46PM Bodywear label Chromat has been known for showcasing inclusivity on the runway for years. Designer Becca McCharen-Tran counts curve model Denise Bidot opening the brand’s spring 2015 runway and a pregnant Mela Murder voguing down the spring 2017 catwalk as two particularly memorable milestones. But the genderless line of all-red swimwear designed for #ChromatBABES embracing Collective Opulence Celebrating Kindred has brought about an especially feel-good moment this Fashion Week season. Chromat teamed up with filmmaker and artist Tourmaline to host a party at LGBTQ+ renowned The People’s Beach at Jacob Riis Park in Queens, and what resulted was a day where all models and showgoers (fully vaccinated) could feel unapologetically like themselves. “People have been looking for places to replenish with community, seeking solace and serenity at the beach.” The swimwear incorporates skirts, monokinis, shorts, and bottoms with…