Model-Activist Brana Dane talks with host Vijay R. Nathan about her work advocating for models and climate change, among other causes. She shares her favorite songs and stories. Music from Caro Emerald, Leon Russell, and Bitter Sweet. Listen to the episode
Meet the Model Mafia, the game-changing community of model activists brought together by Cameron Russell and Áine Campbell, as they reflect on an incredible two years. In an apartment in New York City, a group of inspiring model activists are connecting and reflecting on the achievements of the past 24 months. They’re gathered to celebrate …
Meeting Hadi Nasiri at the New York Oslo Freedom Forum, I was struck by his nonchalant demeanor and human, down-to-earth approach. As an activist, multidisciplinary artist, innovator, and educator, his matter of fact focus on the real human and individual impact of his work was very relatable and uniquely refreshing in a sea of change-makers …
Bana does workshops within the fashion industry using art to promote emotional healing and body appreciation. Read more on SpaceForAnything.com
Check out this video about Brana’s original interactive art program. Video by Victor Medina San Andres. Sponsored by Space For Anything, Innisfree, Redd Bars, sundays studio and Superolemodels.
Over the past year the message that has come through loud and clear is this: when women support each other, we win. Setting a very fashionable example is the game-changing MODEL MAFIA. Wearing FW18’s must-have coats, some of the group’s members talk to us about change, challenges and the importance of community Read more
One of the speakers, Suzanne Lee, is among the few people coming up with truly innovative solutions to this escalating issue. Many of my readers have never even heard of clothing created in a lab, yet through a complicated biofabrication process, these materials are already being brought to market! Suzanne had the following to divulge an …
Lisa Qu is a 21 year old entrepreneur making her mark in one of the most ephemeral industries out there – fashion. As one of the many young designers championing responsible and sustainable fashion, Lisa makes her garments locally in small batches. Lisa’s brand represents a growing trend of quality over quantity. Unique and yet …
Britt Bergmeister is a successful working model originally from Toronto. Recently starting her own sustainable brand of basics, OMDODC aka “off duty Model, on duty citizen” she is also an activist promoting a waste-free life. At the young age of 12 Bergmeister moved to Tokyo and spent her teenage years there, before heading back to North …
