“Do you taste like chocolate if I lick you?” Models Leomie Anderson, Khoudia Diop, Nyakim Gatwech and Ajak Deng describe the issues with being Black in the modeling and fashion industry. Continue reading
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My story is painted on my body | Chantelle Brown-Young
We love Chantelle. Take a look at her Ted Talk and find out what she has to say about being a model that lives with a skin condition. Continue reading
Confessions of a D Girl : Chika Okoro
In a world where light skin, light eyes and long “real” hair are sought after features, Chika Okoro tells us how she copes, and what we can do to unlearn this deep rooted, destructive mindset. Okoro is a second year MBA student at Stanford. Passionate about race and gender equality, she is excited to raise … Continue reading
Black girl magic in the fashion industry | Ebonee Davis
After being discovered at the age of 18, Ebonee Davis left Seattle for New York City to pursue her modeling dream. In this Ted x Talk, Davis recalls her experiences as a black model in the industry. Have a look at how she emphasizes that the fashion industry does not only reflect and beauty standards, its a … Continue reading
Changing my mind and not my body
Clothes are such beautiful and amazing things. They really are. I mean you can wear them to cover up and ensure that very little is seen. In the same breathe you can choose to show a whole lot of skin depending on little you wear. For years I hid behind those very same clothes. To … Continue reading
SA Fashion Week Recap: Day 1
#MyGirlSquad is at #SAFashionWeek2017 and we thought we should take you along to see SA’s most talented designers! Here are our favorite looks from Day 1. All photos are courtesy of Ivan, Planet Ivan // Official SAFW Collections Photographer. Continue reading
