For most of us, September is about back-to-school, apple picking, and new shoes.
But it’s not just about buying a new pair of boots to get you through the season — did you know that September is also one of the most important months in the fashion industry? Starting at the beginning of the month, all of the world’s designers get ready to show their latest collections in the multi-city whirlwind known, appropriately, as “Fashion Month.”
As we all know, where you find fashion, you are bound to find models. Typically, we think of beautiful, leggy creatures like Lauren Williams, who has the longest legs in the biz. That said, lately, the fashion industry has drawn a lot of fire for presenting such a narrow view of what beauty can be.
These days, more and more models are pushing those boundaries, and working to redefine what beauty is, like the incredible model Ruby Roxx, who’s working to showcase the positive message of plus-size models. Alongside these pioneers in the industry is modeling’s freshest new face: Jillian Mercado.
Following a successful campaign for the Italian brand Diesel, Jillian was recently signed by IMG, the same agency that represents faces like Gisele Bundchen and Gigi Hadid. Jillian, however, looks a little different from the typical model.
Watch the video below to hear Jillian describe her incredible journey to success as a model, despite almost insurmountable odds.
If her story helped you look at physical appearances in a new light, please SHARE on Facebook for everyone who knows that beauty is not just skin-deep.
