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Leomie Anderson says she was dropped from a fashion show because the designer didn’t want more than one black model

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When it comes to genuine diversity – not just slapping the diversity label on one campaign for good PR and thinking you’re all done – the fashion industry has a long way to go.

Last year, 75% of the models walking in fashion week shows were white, and only six plus-size models and eight transgender models walked the shows.

Leomie Anderson says she was dropped by a designer who didn't want black models

Things are getting better, but at a frustratingly slow pace. And while we wait for the industry to catch up, models who don’t fit the super thin, white mould… Read the full story


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