Seven times plus-size models slayed the runway

Fresh from her appearance in the second season of Pose, queer multidisciplinary artist Fatima Jamal landed in Florence to take the runway at Stefano Pilati’s AW20 Random Identities show. Taking place in the Italian city’s longest standing train station, the venue was turned into a pulsating underground club bathed in red light, with Jamal taking her turn in a black sequined sheath gown, alongside the likes of Lux Gillespie and Pilati himself.

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With ‘No Fats, No Femmes,’ Fatima Jamal aims for more than just visibility and representation

While shows like Pose, Euphoria and Work in Progress reflect a moment of unprecedented trans, and broader LGBTQ2, representation in Hollywood, some members of the community, like Fatima Jamal, are rightfully skeptical. It’s not that she isn’t thankful or appreciative of the historic strides that have been and are continuing to be made. Rather, the model, artist and filmmaker questions visibility for visibility’s sake.

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6 Transgender Models Talk Activism, Identity, and Style

My experience as a trans model is interesting. Beyond the transness, I would say that it is complicated by being plus size. I've been told that I'm very niche and will only book trans-specific work, which, in my opinion, lacks imagination and is super limiting.

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how to live a radical existence, with fatima jamal

To celebrate the launch of Maison Margiela’s Mutiny fragrance, I-D is spotlighting the voices and talents of bold iconoclasts. Through their creative endeavours and by speaking out on the issues that matter to them, this group are challenging archaic norms and exploring diverse concepts of identity.

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