In the month of March, as we observe International Women's Rights Day, the urgency of amplifying women's voices has never been more critical. Women make up 52% of the global population, yet their access to fundamental rights remains profoundly unequal.
When you think of a runway model, three words usually come to mind: tall, thin and young. The typical high fashion model is between 16 and 24 years old, with sample sizes rarely exceeding a US 2 or 4. These old standards have left millions without representation on the runway. British model, Charlotte Reardon, is working to change that.
The first time Annie Schröter walked onto a set in Milan, she felt completely out of place. The room was filled with industry veterans, well-known stylists, and models who seemed to know exactly what they were doing. She was 18, had just landed her first international job, and had no idea what to expect.
