'American Horror Story' Actress Jamie Brewer Becomes First Down Syndrome Woman In History To Walk The Runway At NY Fashion Week

For the first time in history, New York Fashion Week saw a Down Syndrome woman walk the ramp. “American Horror Story” actress Jamie Brewer looked adorable as she wore designer Carrie Hammer’s clothes and walked the ramp confidently on Thursday's show. The 30-year-old participated in Hammer's “Role Models Not Runway Models” campaign.

Brewer looked elegant in a black frock, which was reportedly inspired by her television series. She told Today that many women get inspired by her as a person and she is enjoying the limelight. “It’s a true inspiration being a role model for any young women to [encourage them] in being who they are and showing who they are.”

Brewer is not only a popular face on television but she also works for promoting people who suffer from similar mental disabilities. When she was just 19, she started working for Texas Arc Board, an organisation that helps create opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. In Texas Arc Board, she is the only person with intellectual disability.

Hammer told The Huffington Post that Brewer is an “inspiring” lady who did not let Down Syndrome rule her life. She is not only an actress but is also a great writer and a disabilities activist. On television, she is best known for her roles as Nan in “American Horror Story: Coven” and Marjorie in “American Horror Story: Freak Show.”

Brewer told Today that she felt “honoured” to wear the dress designed by Hammer. The designer also hopes that First Lady Michele Obama wears the same dress she created for Brewer. While making her outfit, Hammer kept in mind Brewer's “dark, scary and witchy” role in “American Horror Story.” She also added that Brewer has a beautiful body with a “tiny” waist and the dress highlighted her curves.

Hammer kicked off her “Role Models Not Runway Models” campaign in 2014 when she was first asked to show her creation. The designer wanted to showcase her customers, who actually bought her designs, on the runway. She invited one of her physically challenged friends -- Danielle Sheypuk to “walk” the runway for her first show. Sheypuk strutted the runway on a wheelchair. Following her, Hammer was flooded with emails from various people who wanted to do same. Check out the profile of Hammer's “models” here.

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