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Model of the Month : Vanna Correa

It may be June 1st – but we are here to share May’s Model of the Month – Vanna! Vanna has participated in both photo shoots and a runway show. Learn more about her below! 1. Aside from occasionally modeling for SmartGlamour – what do you do? Aside from the occasional modeling for the sensation that is Smart Glamour. I am a food and beverage supervisor at EVEN Hotels on Manhattan. A lovely hotel that promotes wellness and balance to every traveler. 2. How did you get involved with the brand? Mallorie and I knew each other through my then…

Model of the Month : Laya Nixon

Our January Model of the Month, and first Model of the Month of 2019, is Laya Nixon! Laya has participated in our Spring 2018 look book and runway show, and also in a campaign during Summer 2018. Learn more about her below! 1. Aside from occasionally modeling for SmartGlamour – what do you do? I just recently finished my last semester of college in December. I am excited to be getting my second degree in the Spring. I have been studying Early childhood to become a teacher in the near future. Also, I have been focusing on my photography. I’m…

SmartGlamour Tribute Series: “Bad” Women Throughout History

So happy to continue our SmartGlamour Tribute Series and fill you in on some incredible women and femmes that we dedicate our product names to! If you missed the first installment of this series – head here and learn about some amazing feminist artists from the 70s. Most everyone has heard the quote – “well behaved women seldom make history” by Laurel Thatcher Ulrich – an inspirational tribute to women and femmes who want to make the world a better place. When you live in a world and society where cis men hold the power – any woman or femme attempting to…

Model of the Month : Alessandra Grima

Our Model of the Month for April is Alessandra Grima! Alessandra has modeled for us in both winter and summer look books and we’re happy to have her as part of the SG family. Learn more about her below! [hr] 1. Aside from occasionally modeling for SmartGlamour – what do you do? I am a retail manager by day and a working comedian by night! (insert laugh track) 2. How did you get involved with the brand? I’ve followed SG for ages, so it’s a bit hazy! But, I believe I saw a call for models and jumped at the…

Model of the Month : Moet Cristal

A few days late, but our last Model of the Month feature from 2017 is here, in 2018! This month we are introducing you to Moet Cristal – an SG staple who has been in multiple shoots, shows, and campaigns. Moet even created the floral backdrop from our Fall 2016 shoot and show. Learn more about this awesome artist below! [hr] 1. Aside from occasionally modeling for SmartGlamour – what do you do? I’m a freelance plus size model, visual artist focusing on curvy colorful work in mixed media, photography & digital form, as well as a personal care assistant.2. How…

Model of the Month: Farin

This month’s model of the month is Farin! Farin has been modeling for us for just shy of two years, and has participated in shoots, shows, and videos. Learn more about her below! 1. Aside from occasionally modeling for SmartGlamour – what do you do? I direct opera and coach singers, and stage manage theater. And some other modeling. 2. How did you get involved with the brand? I saw a friend’s sister model a dress I loved. Once I learned more, I loved the fashion, and the representation without tokenism, and the message. I got in touch, and was…

Model of the Month : Tracy Rivas

October’s Model of the Month feature is all about Tracy Rivas! Tracy was introduced to SmartGlamour in 2015, and has participated in campaigns, shoots, and shows since. She is a positive ray of light – and we love having her as a part of the SG family. Read more about her below! 1. Aside from occasionally modeling for SmartGlamour – what do you do? I work as a community events manager at WeWork. I oversee and source events for our 40 buildings in New York City. 2. How did you get involved with the brand? A good friend of mine, Alexa Rose…

Model of the Month : Bear Spiegel

This month’s model feature is all about Bear Spiegel! Bear has been modeling with us for just over a year now. They’ve participated in runway shows, photo shoots, campaigns, and videos. Learn a bit more about them below. Bear in our Amelia Graphic Tee 1. Aside from occasionally modeling for SmartGlamour – what do you do? Primarily I am an actor and activist doing my best to use theatre to educate and inspire others. I also perform in the city living out my fantasy as a drag queen, Bear Lee Legal. And I’m finishing up my final year of college…

Model of the Month : Ana York

Our next Model of the Month has been working with us for multiple years now – Ana York! She’s been in runway shows, look books, and mini shoots alike. Learn more about her below. 1. Aside from occasionally modeling for SmartGlamour – what do you do? I work in Human Resources in hospitality! 2. How did you get involved with the brand? I got involved with SmartGlamour at first modeling jewelry and then I modeled for the Spring 2015 collection! 3. You’ve modeled for us multiple times – what makes you continue to come back? There are multiple things that…

In #FashionForAll, #AllMeansAll : Disability

One day I received an email from a cane user who told me she was in tears (happily) after seeing a model glamorously posing amidst the other models on my site, while using her cane. I won’t go into too many details, for the privacy of both her and my model – but suffice it to say, she had never seen that before, and this is why just one example of why representation is so important. There is so much “othering” happening in our society today – and a group that absolutely feels the brunt of it are disabled folks….

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