. Not only does the beautiful cover showcase a curve model who is Black and Latinx, but it also happens to be the firstcover styled by a Black woman. While this is most definitely an exciting feat, it's pretty wild that this is 2020 and we're just reaching this mark. We're hoping that 2021 will bring more exciting moments like this one to the forefront.cover to her mother and grandmother, and it was emotional, to say the least. She captioned the video,"for my grandparents.
"Not every part of fashion needs to focus on politics and reality — this isn't CNN — but ultimately, we all have a level of responsibility." Paloma made many important statements during her interview that were empowering to hear. She discussed what visibility means for herself and others, saying,"When a size 14 person like myself says no to doing a show, they may not put anyone larger in that show — therefore that sample doesn't go into the editorial season; other girls my size don't get shot in looks that aren't lingerie or a jacket; there's a whole cycle happening. My participation isn't just about me.
Paloma also talked about the impact that models like Crystal Renn and Sophie Dahl had on her career, saying,"I felt like they had this inherent power and sexuality that I didn't feel in myself. I wasn't tall enough or thin enough, and I wasn't the right kind of plus. I was this chubby weird brown girl from L.A., just figuring things out."
Keep reading to see the gorgeous cover story shoot, watch Paloma's emotional video, and read Gabriella's caption ahead.
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