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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…

Model of the Month : Michelle Ayala

Our July Model of the Month is Michelle! Michelle started with SmartGlamour by being part of our video campaign Clothing Can Heal. We then brought her back for our Spring 2018 runway and look book, and our swim shoot! Learn more about her below: [hr] 1. Aside from occasionally modeling for SmartGlamour – what do you do? I am a Supervisor/ building inspector and mother of two. 2. How did you get involved with the brand? I came across SmartGlamour through social media (instagram) and fell in love with your message instantly. 3. You’ve modeled for us multiple times – what makes…

Model of the Month : katie bishop

Our June Model of the Month is katie bishop! She’s participated in two runway shows, multiple shoots, campaigns, and our Round Table Discussion video with LGBTQIA folks. She’s also in our Model Directory! Learn more about her below. [hr] 1. Aside from occasionally modeling for SmartGlamour – what do you do? my main focus in life is building community and creating connections between my social groups. i have communities of friends centred around queerness, kink, coffee, music, and performance and i really enjoy bridging gaps between them all and introducing people to other people and holding space for new friends…

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…

Your Fashion Wish List. Granted.

SmartGlamour is a brand that was created to solve fashion fit problems (while simultaneously helping to heal relationships with our bodies) – through a full size range and tons of customizations, our main goal is to make fashion accessible to everyone! Throughout our design process, we do tons of research, and really pay attention to what shoppers are looking for – wishing they could find in the perfect size, fit, price point etc – and we’ve been listening! Scroll below to find out which of your shopping wishes have been granted. The perfect Wrap Dress Look no further than the…

SmartGlamour Celebrates Pride!

SmartGlamour stands with the LGBTQ+ community in celebrating all the colors of the rainbow, all the milestones achieved and the continued efforts in the name of liberation and human rights. To celebrate Pride month, a portion of proceeds from the sale of these Amelia Tees will be donated to our customers’ LGBTQ+ charity of choice. We also thought that, in honor of Pride, our blog would be a great space for sharing personal perspectives on “Pride” from some of our favorite members of the SmartGlamour community – our models! We are thrilled to have been a support to the LGBTQ+…

In #FashionForAll, #AllMeansAll : Size

At SmartGlamour, when we say #FashionForAll, we truly mean all. Throughout 2017 we are highlighting the various marginalized groups that are often left out when brands + media say all or everone. In our first #AllMeansAll campaign, we highlighted how clothing should be inclusive of transgender and gender non-conforming individuals – that clothing items on their own do not actually have a gender, society chose to dictate that. Now as our year long campaign continues, we are highlighting the most under served plus-size population, those in sizes 24 and up. Because #AllMeansAll continues to mean just that; whether that all…

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