A Quote by Philomena Kwao
It's refreshing when plus-size styling is exciting and pushes boundaries rather than safe and boring.
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Most of the brands that have used me don't say I'm "plus-size" - and there are other plus-size girls doing really well. But there is still a gap in "normal size" girls being represented. There are so many size 8 girls in shape; they look hot, but there is a lack of diversity for them. At the moment there's an extreme on both size sides. But it's changing, and that can only be seen as positive.
The concept of plus-size is so derogatory and weird. What does that mean? Plus the normal size? It shouldn't exist any more.
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I'm representing for the plus-size community and the plus-size industry. It feels amazing to be able to be the voice that we need.
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