Homeless people from an area in Bogota, Colombia modeled clothing sold at a shopping center and were given free food, showers, hair cuts and clothing, as part of the mall’s social responsibility program for nearly 200 homeless and drug addicts who live in the area.
How will they be transformed? Here are some photos by Associated Press photographer Fernando Vergara:
Victor smiles to the camera in a tuxedo tie before modeling. AP/Fernando Vergara
Lina gets her nails done before the show. AP/Fernando Vergara
Lina has her nails done before the show. AP/Fernando Vergara
Homeless Fidel Cabello is prepared to model in a fashion show at the Sabana Plaza shopping mall. AP/Fernando Vergara
Tattoos cover the fingers of Fidel he gets his hair washed for the show. AP/Fernando Vergara
Lina and Fidel pose for a photo before modeling. AP/Fernando Vergara
Fidel models clothing on the catwalk during a fashion show at the Sabana Plaza. AP/Fernando Vergara
Lina models clothing on the catwalk. AP/Fernando Vergara