Changing the routine with Ellie Goldstein

Up and coming model Ellie Goldstein is only eighteen years old and already she is making history in the world of high fashion and beauty. Goldstein was diagnosed with Down’s Syndrome at birth, but she never let narrow beauty standards prevent her from following her dreams. exclusively for people with physical and learning disabilities - and she has since become one of the most inspiring models in the industry, as a passionate advocate for disability representation. In clee, she tells The Gryphon about her experience of modelling.

It feels so amazing, I’m really proud to have represented the Gucci brand and hope other brands will follow.

My favourite thing about modelling is to be in front of the camera, to have my hair and makeup done, wear fabulous clothes and to see myself appear in magazines and on social media.

Follow your dreams and never give up!

The fashion industry needs to change, I have proved this by making the history books. Everyone who wants to be a model should be given the chance, whatever their disability, and fashion brands need to use all kinds of models.

My goals for the future are to appear on more front covers and to work for Gucci again!

Freya Alsop

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Aaron PHILIP: uniting the industry

Earlier this year, Moschino announced the face of their Fall/Win modelling campaign, but it marks something bigger than just personal success. As a Black, transgender and disabled model, this is also a momentous campaign for the disabled, Black and LGBTQ+ communities, signalling a change in the fashion and beauty industry. del to sign with a major modelling agency, Elite Management. than Naomi Campbell, she has quickly become a name to remember in the modelling world. That year, Philip also featured in Miley Cyrus’ music video for ‘Mother’s Daughter’. Even before her modelling career, Philip was outspoken about her experiences growing up in the Bronx as a teenager diagnosed with quadriplegic cerebral palsy; she published an autobiography ‘This Aaron has continued to actively champion disabled and trans represen agency…because there’s such little representation for disabled bodies, people with disabilities, and Black, trans women and femmes,

often marginalised communities and forcing the fashion industry to confront its prejudices about what is considered “beautiful”. kingly at the viewer, forcing them to directly address their own prejudices - all whilst channelling a „sexy, alien Marie Antoinette“. high fashion houses. Aaron gives those who are often underrepresented in many areas of society- not just fashion- a voice through which they can be heard. She holds the door open for millions of others who are by division and prejudice, Aaron Philip brings unity, hope and couture.

Carmen Ghazi