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Model of the Month : Ariana Solomon

Our February Model of the Month is Ariana! Ariana joined the SG family in Fall 2017 and has participated in two runway shows and a wedding campaign since. Learn more about them below! 1. Aside from occasionally modeling for SmartGlamour – what do you do? When I am not modeling for the ethical and inclusive fashion company, SmartGlamour, I can be found in NYC working for an esteemed recruiting firm. My role ensures the smoothness of business to consumer/ clients interactions as well as actualizing a productive atmosphere by acting as support to a team of talented recruiters. I also…

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 Barnes (Shelly)

Our December, and final Model of the Month for 2018, is Michelle Barnes (Shelly)! Michelle started working with us through long time SG model, Shenelle, and has participated in multiple shoots, shows, and campaigns since. Learn more about her below! 1. Aside from occasionally modeling for SmartGlamour – what do you do? I consider myself a jill of many trades. I am going to dote on myself a little bit. I am a professional plus model (signed with agency support). I often do lifestyle modeling and commercial modeling. In addition, I am a professional fit model. I also walk in runway shows….

Model of the Month : Sarah Braver

Our October Model of the Month is Sarah Braver! Sarah was introduced to SmartGlamour through our 2015 pop up shop – and has participated in two of our campaigns – #SameSizeDifferentEyes and #AllBodiesAreGoodBodies. Learn more about her below! [hr] 1. Aside from occasionally modeling for SmartGlamour – what do you do? I run my own business: Braver and Braver, a Talent Consultancy that supports startups, nonprofits, and small businesses with their Talent Acquisition, Organizational Development, and Diversity/Equity/Inclusion needs. I am also a career coach and personal organizational consultant primarily for women and women-identifying people. I work hard to help people…

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…

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 : Gwendolyn Boniface

Our March Model of the Month is Gwen! Gwen first modeled for us in our #InYourSize campaign where we featured 60 babes in the same outfit. She then joined us to model our Amelia Graphic Tees during Pride Month last year. She also took part in a live fit video, getting some custom fit pants. Learn more about her below. [hr] 1. Aside from occasionally modeling for SmartGlamour – what do you do? I am a teaching artist, an actor, a singer, a roller derby jeerleader and a burlesque performer (under the name Rosie Rapture). My biggest time commitments at…

Model of the Month : Jonna Capone

Our Model of the Month for February is Jonna Capone! Jonna joined us first for Spring 2017, and has modeled in multiple shoots, a live fit video, and helped behind the scenes as well. Learn more about her below! [hr] 1. Aside from occasionally modeling for SmartGlamour – what do you do? I actually model, write and perform full time. I am body positive activist and public speaker, developing a body positive course particularly for young theatre students as well as a blogger and influencer. 2. How did you get involved with the brand? I actually did a photoshoot with…

Fashion is for everyone. Clothing can heal.

One of my biggest personal gripes with the fashion industry is how exclusionary it is – not just in size and price accessibility – but in pretension. Everyone wears clothing – yet the industry at large spends money + energy making folks feel left out, not good enough. They hope this is “aspirational” – that we will pay hand over fist to get an invite to the cool club. But for many folks – it just makes us not want to participate at all. No more. Not here. Fashion is for everyone. And it can heal. I’m so excited to…

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