This season, we draw inspiration from a few statement making individuals who make their voices heard, namely Brian Whittaker, Freja Wewer, Emily Bador and Elyanna Banes Sanchez. Meet the people and get their stories.
Emily Bador
Emily Bador is a model and activist for body confidence and mental health. She´s a promoter of self-love and self-acceptance and raising awareness of mental health. Lover of dogs.
Freja Wewer
Freja Wewer is a Danish model who has modeled for some of the biggest designers in the world and appeared on the cover of magazines like Vogue Japan, Numéro, and W. Her unique, androgynous look led to her being referred to as "The Queen of Cool" by the Danish fashion press.
Brian Whittaker
Instagram sensation Brian Whittaker started his modelling career with only
12 000 followers. Discovered at the age of 15, Brian built up his followers by diligently posting selfies and using his platform to discuss taboo subjects like mental health, the negative effects of social-media landscape on young people and bullying. Talking about these issues made Brian more relatable to his followers, which are nearing one million.
Elyanna Banes Sanchez
Elyanna (Elle) Banes Sanchez is a Filipino, Puerto Rican and Japanese College student who´s studying English literature/creative writing in New York city. She is a freelance poet, fiction writer, painter, influencer, blogger and model. For years she has been captivated by both verbal and body language.