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Why is it important for brands to not make gender-inclusive clothing but also size-inclusive pieces?

It’s important because we’re in a time where fashion shouldn’t be limited to the standard binary. Nothing should only belong to one type of person. Fashion plays such a huge part in lots of people’s lives. It’s not fair to have a big section of those people not be included because brands aren’t making clothes in diverse sizes. It’s the way forward, and brands need to take the initiative to make a broad range of sizes.

Do you struggle with clothes or brands that aren’t size-inclusive?

As a model, it benefits me that I have a smaller size because brands don’t extend their range. But I did struggle with finding menswear that fit me. So, I had to take my own initiative and find womenswear that was a comfortable medium of masculine and feminine because I’m also a dancer. I wear lots of heels when performing, but it’s a struggle to find heels in bigger sizes that aren’t super expensive.

What’s your favorite pair from the Zalando campaign?

I would have to say the black GCDS boots with the gold teeth, especially the knee-high version. My first thought when I saw them was: “Wow, they look very nice!”

How do you try to be inclusive in your work as a model?

Sometimes it is just important to question the brand or the client. I do this by initiating ideas, presenting them with alternatives, or involving others. It’s about bringing in people who I know should be represented and included, whether they’re trans, dark skin, non-binary, … I feel like I have had the privilege of bringing people to the table that I feel should be at that table. I’m hoping that the brands that I’m doing this with take note and decide to do a similar thing with or without me present.