The Black Tape Project is the brainchild of Cuban-American creative Joel Alvarez, who overcame poverty to become one of his country’s most provocative designers.

A runway presentation by the Black Tape Project caused a stir at Miami Swim Week last Friday

While the very revealing designs drew praise from attendees and the wider fashion world, the runway show has been criticised for the models’ lack of body diversity.

‘I’m confused. Wasn’t Victoria’s Secret’s runway shows cancelled because of the unobtainable body shapes among models?’ one critic wrote.

‘How come this fashion show can take place? Can’t understand the fashion world.’