Dazed Magazineのインスタグラム(dazed) - 8月4日 23時21分

The model who sparked an Instagram race debate speaks out:
In a new interview with @styledotcom, Sudanese model @Nykhor Paul has responded to the Instagram post that attracted widespread attention last month. Paul directed her post at white people in the industry, particularly make-up artists, claiming that she had to bring her own make-up products to shows. What followed was a fresh debate about race in fashion – one which she weighs in on in this interview. “I’ve been in this industry for a long time, so it wasn’t one thing that set it off,” Paul responds. “It’s been a constant battle. Dealing with all the make-up issues, skin issues, hair issues, it makes you feel inadequate, especially when you’ve come to work geared up and ready to do your job as a mannequin. This is not just something I’m going through – a lot of girls are going through this.” And on the debate that followed, she says, “Everything has been positive except for a few people online. The complaints I have gotten have been from people who feel I was attacking their race, but anyone who reads my comments carefully knows that wasn’t my intention.” But Paul is quick to affirm the power of social media in the ongoing battle against racism: “I love social media,” she says. “I always say people don’t have room to be racist anymore; it will be picked up by some social media, someone will tape it and expose them.” As for a solution to fashion industry racism, Paul’s opinion is clear. “I do feel people need to expand their idea of what black models can do. Black beauty can be Chanel, black beauty can be Dior, it can be Lancôme and all those things. Clients can have a narrow definition of beauty.” But Paul says there are signs that change is afoot. The model notes @VivienneWestoodOfficial, for whom she has walked multiple times, as a designer who is leading the way towards more inclusive runways. Westwood is known for pioneering catwalk shows with diverse models. In the past she has been outspoken about racism in the industry, once suggesting that editors should be “forced” to use a certain proportion of models of colour. – words @ted_stansfield

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