“WHAT WERE YOU WEARING?”

Rise 2023 Survivor Fashion Show

photos by indie studios

“In fashion, this question celebrates identity, creativity, and influence. For survivors of sexual assault, it’s used to blame them for the violence that happened to them. In one context this question is empowering, on the other, it takes away survivors’ agency. On September 11th, 2023, survivors and allies stepped out on the world stage to take back their power as part of the third annual NYFW Rise Survivor Fashion Show. The 2023 show will spotlight survivors’ rights and celebrate all who advocate for survivors worldwide. Together, we can reclaim this sentence — and our power.” ~ Rise

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Group of four people in a kitchen setting, including a woman pointing at a table with blue sticky notes, another holding a camera, and two others observing, with a metal oven in the background.
A group of women standing in a room, dressed in colorful and stylish attire. The women exhibit different hair colors and fashion styles, creating a vibrant and diverse group. The room appears to be indoors, possibly with racks and shelves in the background.
Two women in a kitchen, one applying makeup to the other, with snacks and cups on the counter.
Tote bag with "Zero tolerance for all forms of sexual misconduct" text next to a water bottle and a person's foot wearing a black high heel with pearl detail.
Person with jewelry working on fabric, smartphone and pink magazine nearby, reflection in mirror.
People in a kitchen wearing stylish, elegant attire, including a burgundy hooded outfit and a silky white dress.
Blurry image of people in colorful clothing at a social gathering or event.
Close-up of two women in colorful dresses holding smartphones, with one displaying tattoos on her forearm.
Group of people in stylish attire, including a person in a black outfit and another in a pink suit, standing and talking in an indoor setting.
Blurry image of three people in motion wearing red costumes, creating an abstract effect with soft colors.
Black and white photo of a woman in a jumpsuit holding a water bottle, standing near boxes and a trash can in a hallway with an overhead exit sign.
Group of fashionable people in hallway, one wearing a white dress with floral design, others in various outfits.
Back view of a person in a long white dress walking through a dimly lit room with chairs and photography lights, while people are seated and capturing the moment.
People standing outside Forbes Media building, engaged in conversation, with one wearing a colorful dress.
Blurry image of a person walking indoors with patterned wallpaper and a sofa. The person appears to be holding a smartphone.
Chanel Miller in a black dress with henna on her hand sitting indoors at an event, holding papers. Two other people are in the background, one with a mask and another adjusting their hair. A sign reads "Rise at Forbes."
Woman in stylish outfit with beige top and black leather skirt in a dimly lit room with patterned carpet and ceiling lights.
People socializing at an indoor event with a crowd seated and standing, in a formal setting.
Indoor fashion event or performance with audience watching a performer holding a woven hat, surrounded by seated spectators and photographers.
Four dancers in red outfits performing in front of an audience, one holding a conical hat, with a dimly lit background and a sign saying 'RISE Forbes.'
Amanda Nguyen in a light-colored suit speaking into a microphone, standing in an elegantly decorated interior of Forbes on Fifth with a bar in the background.
Audience sitting at an event, dimly lit, focusing on three women in front row.
Woman walking in a fashion show wearing a black, textured dress with audience members in the background.
A woman is performing with an acoustic guitar in a seated position on a stage, surrounded by an audience in an indoor setting. The scene is dimly lit, with focus on the performer under spotlights.
Black and white photo of a fashion show with a model walking the runway, an audience seated on either side, and people capturing the event on phones.
Chloe Flowers walking on runway during new york city fashion week in brown dress with hood and matching long coat, surrounded by audience.
Woman in beige satin dress walking on a runway at a fashion show.
Model in white blazer dress walking on runway in fashion show.
Model walking on runway wearing a black pleated skirt and coat
Model in pink suit walking on a runway during a fashion show with an audience seated on both sides.
Model wearing a black textured gown on a fashion runway.
Model walking down a runway wearing a dark floral dress with long sleeves.
A model in a white sleeveless gown walking on a runway, surrounded by seated spectators in a dimly lit setting.
Amanda Nguyen walking down runway during new york city fashion week wearing a long white dress with black and white floral details and a cape, fashion show setting.
Amanda Nguyen in white gown during new york city fashion week walking on runway, surrounded by audience taking photos.
Blurry image of people in motion, possibly at a fashion show or event, with colorful outfits and spectators in the background.
Blurred group of people interacting at an indoor event, with one person appearing surprised.
Blurry photo of two women embracing, one in a white dress and the other in a pink dress, in a warmly lit interior setting.
Two women posing in front of a "RISE at Forbes" sign, one wearing a beige top and black leather skirt, the other in a white dress.
A group of women astronoughts featuring Amanda Nguyen people posing and smiling at a 'RISE at Forbes' event, dressed in formal and colorful attire.